Huntington, West Virginia [December 9, 2024] – Valley Health Systems is now accepting applications for $17,000 in post-secondary scholarships encompassing the Valley Health Cokey Muth Registered Nurse and Valley Health Minority Healthcare scholarships.
The Cokey Muth Registered Nurse Scholarship posthumously honors Registered Nurse and Valley Health Board Member Cokey Muth. This scholarship offers one award of up to $2,000 to applicants enrolled or accepted into a registered nurse program and who have received care from a Valley Health provider within the past 24 months.
The Valley Health Minority Healthcare scholarships offer three up to $5,000 awards to individuals pursuing careers in medicine, health sciences, or health administration. This is the fourth year of the scholarship. Special consideration is given to those who have seen a Valley Health provider in the last 24 months.
“We are committed to nurturing the next generation of healthcare leaders at Valley Health Systems. Through the Cokey Muth and Minority Health Care Scholarships, we proudly offer $17,000 in post-secondary scholarships as an investment in the healthcare workforce to strengthen our communities and ensure that quality care remains accessible to all.” – Dr. Mathew Weimer, President and CEO of Valley Health Systems.
The deadline for scholarships to apply is March 28, 2025. The applications are available at valleyhealth.org under the News & Events tab.
