UWM scholarships available for Rogers employees pursuing behavioral health careers
12/17/18 09:14:amThanks to a generous donation by a grateful patient’s family, Rogers employees are eligible for a scholarship to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Two $3,000 scholarships to the following UWM health sciences programs are available for the next five years:
- College of Health Sciences (uwm.edu/healthsciences)
- College of Nursing (uwm.edu/nursing)
- Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health (uwm.edu/publichealth)
- Helen Bader School of Social Welfare (uwm.edu/socialwelfare)
- Other major related to mental health
“This donation is a testament to the real impact that employees have on patients and families,” comments Scottie Girouard, director, corporate HR. “It’s also a great opportunity to continue career advancement and amplify that impact. We’re pleased to have this partnership with UWM and appreciate their commitment to educating students in the behavioral health field.”
Matthias Schueth, executive vice president of the Rogers Memorial Hospital Foundation, adds, “The family’s donation speaks to the excellence of Rogers’ programs and the depth of gratitude that families have.”
Interested Rogers employees can apply for the scholarship directly to UWM. See the flyer on Rogers Connect for application instructions. Applications are due by Friday, February 1 at 4 pm.
Please note that you must be a Rogers employee when you apply and maintain employment with Rogers throughout the duration of the scholarship. Rogers employees are able to apply and receive a scholarship for multiple years. You may contact Mike Walk at walk@uwm.edu with questions.
