CRHC created the Marva Jean Jackson (MJJ) Rural Community Health Scholarships Program to encourage rural facilities and communities to “grow their own” healthcare professionals and, when possible, support local scholarship programs. Studies show that persons from rural communities are more likely to return to rural communities for work. Applications can be for anyone pursuing any type of healthcare education (administrative training not included). Examples would be someone studying to be a technician, an employee training to be a diabetes educator, an LPN pursuing an RN degree, or an RN studying to be a Nurse Practitioner, etc. If you are unsure of your applicant’s eligibility, please call and ask. Along the lines of “grow your own”, awards preference will be given to applicants who show a strong likelihood of practicing in your community when they finish their education. CRHC will match, two-to-one, the support provided for the education of a local healthcare professional, up to $1,000 a year.

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Only rural facilities and communities are eligible to apply, meaning facilities located outside one of Colorado’s 17 metropolitan counties. The Board of Directors will occasionally consider compelling applications from smaller, isolated communities within the larger metropolitan counties. Awards are made for one year, but applicants may reapply in subsequent years. The scholarship recipient must be either currently enrolled in classes or start training within three months of the application date. Applications are accepted year-round. For additional information or with questions please contact:

Cherith Flowerday
303.996.9698
800.851.6782
cfl@coruralhealth.org