West Valley Medical Center recently awarded its annual Allied Healthcare Scholarship to four local students. These funds are earmarked for their education in the healthcare field. This year’s scholarship recipients are:
- McKayle Burner, who graduated from Victory Charter School and will be attending College of Western Idaho for Physical Therapy
- Wilver Coria, who graduated from Caldwell High School and will be attending College of Western Idaho for Nursing
- Amaya De La Cruz, who graduated from Caldwell High School and will be attending College of Idaho for Nursing
- Hannah Deuel, who graduated from Nampa High School and will be attending College of Western Idaho for Health Sciences/Nursing
The Allied Healthcare Scholarship is open annually to students who attended local high schools in Owyhee or Canyon counties and/or currently reside in the hospital’s service area. Students must be current students or planning to attend a college/university in the southwest Idaho or eastern Oregon area to pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree in an allied health care program.
Scholarship criteria is focused on academic performance and interest in the healthcare field. Students must demonstrate a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher and agree to allow the hospital an opportunity to recruit them for employment upon completion of their degree; however, no work commitment is required.