Bates County Community Health Foundation

🎓 BCCHF Health Care Scholarship Applications Are Now Open! 🩺

The Bates County Community Health Foundation (BCCHF) is excited to announce that applications are now open for our $1,000 Health Care Scholarship!

Each year, BCCHF proudly supports Bates County students pursuing careers in health care. These scholarships are made possible entirely through the generous support of our community and the foundation’s fundraising efforts.

💡 Scholarship Criteria:
Applicants must:
• Reside in Bates County
• Be pursuing a career in the health care field
• Be accepted into a chosen health care program (copy of acceptance letter)
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA (copy of transcript required)
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Submit an essay explaining why you are pursuing a career in health care
• Provide three letters of recommendation

📅 Application Deadline: May 22, 2026

🔗 View the full scholarship criteria and apply here:
https://bcmhospital.com/foundation/bcchf-community-health-projects/

📍 Paper applications are also available at:
Bates County Memorial Hospital
Attn: Administration Office
PO Box 370
Butler, MO 64730

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BCCHF Community Health Projects - Bates County Memorial Hospital BCCHF Community Health Projects Health Care Scholarships Bates County Community Health Foundation (BCCHF) is committed to supporting the next generation of health care professionals. Each year, we award scholarships to Bates County students pursuing careers in the medical field. BCCHF Health Care Sc...

At the start of the collegiate semester, Linda Jennings delivered scholarship checks to two of our 2025–26 recipients. Jenna Shipley is working toward a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition, and Mackenzie Davis is pursuing a doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Jenna and Mackenzie, along with Brooke Miller, were awarded $1,000 scholarships last June, with $500 distributed each semester.

‼️Moments like this are a great reminder that applications for the 2026–27 Foundation Healthcare Scholarships will be opening soon. ‼️

To qualify, applicants must reside in Bates County, be pursuing a career in healthcare, and be accepted into an accredited healthcare program.

Also pictured: Greg Weaver, BCMH CEO and Foundation member, and Shanya Hedrick, OT.

We would like to thank this year’s car show participants, volunteers, community members, and Blue Truck Cafe who helped make this year successful! Looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!

Join us today for the BCCHF Car Show! Located in the parking lot of Bates County Memorial Hospital. Proceeds go towards heathcare scholarships for Bates County residents! (Snag some coffee and goodies from Blue Truck Cafe while you’re here!)