LA PLATA, Md. - The Charles County Commissioners today announced that scholarships totaling $7,000 have been awarded to County residents for the 2007 Nursing/Allied Health Scholarship Program.
Scholarships were awarded to Peggy Sue Ayers of Hughesville; Sara Gray and Jennifer Ledford of Indian Head; Karla Leath and Stephen Strowers, II, of Waldorf; Dara Schwartz of Marbury; Monique Tyler of La Plata; and Kristine Wood of Pomfret.
The awards were granted to students who are studying nursing. At the completion of their course of study, they will be required to practice in their field of study for at least two years in the County at Civista Medical Center, the Charles County Health Department, Charles County Public Schools, Hospice of Charles County, any Charles County Long Term Care facility, Charles County Community social service agencies, home health care, or with a private health practitioner.
You can find more information about the Charles County Commissioners Nursing/Allied Health Scholarship by visiting http://www.charlescounty.org/commissioners/nursing/ .