Richfield, Utah, Feb. 24, 2017 — Sevier Valley Hospital is once again accepting applications as part of their annual Kendall J. Willardson Memorial Scholarship program. The program will provide two $1,000 awards to support high school students in Sevier, Piute, and Wayne communities as they further their education. Now in its fourth year, the scholarship program is held in honor of long-time SVH employee and friend, Kendall J. Willardson.

“This scholarship is our way of remembering Kendall and all of the contributions he made – both to our hospital and to the community,” said Gary Beck, Sevier Valley Hospital administrator. “Our goal with this program is to give students who have interests and goals similar to Kendall’s, the opportunity to gain an education in healthcare and make an impact in the lives of others, the way that Kendall did.”

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Currently a High School Senior (at a Sevier, Wayne, or Piute County high school)

* GPA of 3.0 or Higher
* Pursuing a Career in Healthcare through Higher Education
* Actively Involved in Community Service
* Actively Involved in Sports (High School or Other)

Applications may be obtained at sevierhospital.org or from high school counselors. Completed applications, along with resume, and a 300-500 word essay must be scanned and emailed to brooke.heath@imail.org by Friday, April 21, 2017. Questions about the scholarship program may be directed to Brooke Heath at brooke.heath@imail.org.