GECU Borderland Health Scholars
Purpose
The GECU Foundation is dedicated to empowering individuals within our communities by providing scholarships that foster educational opportunities and personal growth. The GECU Foundation is aligned with the credit union movement and their mission to support charitable initiatives focused on 12 development issues: education, health, hunger, housing, among others. By investing in education, the GECU Foundation aims to uplift and enrich lives, creating a brighter and more sustainable future for all. Criteria
| Name of Scholarship | GECU Borderland Health Scholars |
| Eligibility Criteria | Must be in good standing with the College Must be a resident of, or have demonstrated strong ties to, the El Paso, Texas or Las Cruces, New Mexico region for at least five years, |
| Additional Award Considerations | Academic achievements, extracurricular school activities or employment, community service, personal integrity, and character. |
| Required Submissions | Provide a list and background information on any community, charitable, or volunteer service organizations and/or projects conducted since their freshman year in college to present A short essay (1000 words or less) that addresses the regions’ unique healthcare challenges, including access to care, health disparities, and workforce shortages. |
If you have any questions regarding the GECU Borderland Health Scholars Scholarship please e-mail them to financialaid@burrell.edu
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