Scholarship Information
Purpose: To provide a scholarship(s) to deserving Washington resident students seeking
a degree in the health professions.
Award Components: Each year WestSound Orthopaedics will donate up to $5000 to a
scholarship fund to support our local community by rewarding students seeking an
education in the health professions. The amount and number of recipients will be
determined by the WestSound Orthopaedics scholarship committee based on the number
of qualified applicants.
Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a Washington resident.
2. Applicant must be a senior in high school or have a high school diploma.
3. Applicant must be seeking a degree in the health professions.
4. Applicant must be entering into a full-time Washington state college/university
program.
5. Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
6. Preference may be given to a student who demonstrates financial need.
Application Process: (Applicant must submit)
1. Completed application form.
2. Letter addressing the Scholarship committee containing a brief explanation of
career goals and biographical (background) information.
3. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, coach, or employer supporting
the application.
4. A current high school or college transcript.
Deadline for applications is May 18th. Applications postmarked after this date will
not be considered.
Submit application packets to:
WestSound Orthopaedics
Scholarship Administrator
PO Box 450
Silverdale, WA 98383
or via email: ksnyder@westsoundortho.com