Yuba County, CA (MPG) - The Rideout Hospital Auxiliary is offering scholarships of up to $2000 to any college student who has been accepted to study a health career curriculum at an accredited college, university, or technical school.  A minimum of 3.0 GPA is required. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States and a permanent resident of Yuba or Sutter County.

The scholarships are awarded annually and are based on a student’s scholastic achievement, activities, school and community service, and a desire to enter a health care profession.  If a recipient drops out of school while the award is in effect, funds must be returned commensurate with the school year remaining.  Selection of recipient(s) will be announced in September.

Applications are available at the Yuba College Student Aid office or the Adventist Health +Rideout Hospital Gift Shop, 726 Fourth Street, Marysville. The gift shops hours are: 9-3 Monday through Thursday, 9-5 Friday and 11-2 on Saturday.  Completed applications must be returned to the gift shop on or before Wednesday, May 31.

For more information, call Emily Dawson at (530)701-2442 or Marge Picard at (530)749-1468.