High school seniors and returning adult students, who live in the area served by Fairview Lakes Health Services and who are entering the field of health care, are invited to apply now for one of 18 scholarships available through the Fairview Lakes Auxiliary in 2008. Applications must be submitted on or before March 31.

In June, all applicants will be notified in writing whether or not they have been selected to receive a scholarship. These scholarship grants are available to qualified candidates planning a career in a medical field. Applicants must be high school graduates (or anticipated to graduate in spring 2008) attending or planning to attend an accredited school and must live in the area bounded by Pine City on the north, Lino Lakes/Hugo on the south, Hwy. 65 on the west and the Wisconsin border on the east. Fairview Lakes' employees and their children are eligible to apply.

Judging will be based on:  scholastic achievement, a 250-word essay describing the applicant's motivation and career goals, financial need, and experience and/or exposure to health care. Applicants must provide two letters of reference and be able to demonstrate good character, dependability and academic achievement.

Students must maintain 12 credits per quarter to be eligible for these scholarships. (Adults returning to school, changing a career, or advancing their education will be considered for the Cindy Lynch Memorial Scholarship if taking only 6 credits per quarter.)

For more information, contact Carla Norelius at (651) 257-8806 or cnoreli1@fairview.org. To obtain an online application form, go to www.lakes.fairview.org. Completed applications, essays and letters of reference may be returned electronically to cnoreli1@fairview.org or sent by U.S. mail to: Carla Norelius, 11725 Stinson Avenue, Chisago City, MN 55013.