DR. JEFFREY M. HASKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established by Tappahannock Hospital team members and community supporters, this annual scholarship honors the contributions and memory of Jeffrey M. Haskins, M.D., a dedicated urologist who served the Tappahannock and Northern Neck community for 25 years. Scholarships awarded will be $500 or $1,000.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be:

• Pursuing a healthcare degree and committed to serving the Tappahannock community during or upon program completion.

PREREQUISITES

Applicants must also meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated commitment to VCU Health’s mission to preserve and restore health for all people of Virginia and beyond through innovation in service, research, and education.
• Demonstrated values of caring and compassion, as Dr. Jeff Haskins represented.
• Application must be seeking support for courses that would benefit VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital (e.g. CNA, LPN, RN, Surgical Tech, Radiology Technology, including sonography, Laboratory Technology, Medical Assistant, HVAC, Environmental Services Technician, etc.)
• Demonstrate an interest and plan to remain in the Tappahannock/Northern Neck community to pursue their healthcare career.

Funds may only be used for educational expenses such as CE courses, books, certification study modules, and meeting registration fees, and will be mailed directly to the educational institution.

CONSIDERATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for consideration, applicants should provide the following documents.

• Completed Application Form
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (one personal and one professional)
• Two (2) personal essays:
• Reflections that demonstrate your connection to VCU Health’s mission and the values of caring and compassion (250 words)
• Reflections that demonstrate your interest in pursuing this new career path (250 words)
• Official documentation of service, if applicable (VCU Health employment duration or volunteer hours)
• Documentation of enrollment or information on program (subject, cost & duration)

Applications can only be processed once all required documentation is provided.

The selection committee reserves the right to request additional information or conduct in-person interviews as needed.

Please submit your application online (below) or mail your complete application packet to:

Dr. Jeffrey M. Haskins Memorial Scholarship
c/o VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital Administration
618 Hospital Road
Tappahannock, VA 22560

Questions? Please call the VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital Admin (804) 443-6189.