Conway Regional Scholarships
Each spring, the Foundation awards scholarships to area students who are currently enrolled, or beginning their education, in a health related career field. Applicants must be studying one of the following on a full-time basis: medicine, nursing, laboratory/research, radiology, physical therapy, speech therapy, surgical technology, dentistry, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, medical information, or another health related field.
Dr. William Furlow Medical Staff Scholarship Fund
A scholarship is available annually as funding provides. All area students currently enrolled or beginning their education in a health related career field are invited to apply. This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Furlow upon his retirement, and is funded annually, by the Conway Regional Medical Staff to assist area students in pursuing a career in the field of medicine.
Dr. Bill & Betty Roberts Medical Staff Scholarship Fund
A scholarship is available annually as funding provides. All area students currently enrolled or beginning their education in a health related career field are invited to apply. This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Bill Roberts upon his retirement. During his time as a physician, Dr. Roberts was known for his quality patient care and passion for lifelong learning. Apart from his medical practice, Dr. Roberts has served his community in a multitude of ways.
Dr. James S. Garrison Scholarship Fund
Scholarships are available annually as funding provides. All area students currently enrolled or beginning their education in a health related career field are invited to apply. This fund was established to pay tribute to Dr. James S. Garrison and his 24 years of service and dedication to health care in the central Arkansas area. As the first full-time radiologist at Conway Regional, Dr. Garrison helped build the radiology department from a single x-ray room to a multi-unit department offering the latest in diagnostic services. Dr. Garrison dedicated his career to healing the bodies and minds of his countless patients and friends.
Janice and John Robbins Scholarship Fund
A scholarship is available annually as funding provides. This fund was established in 2007 by the Conway Regional Women’s Council to honor John Robbins and his wife, Janice, upon his retirement as Conway Regional’s President and CEO. The Women’s Council was established in 2001 and was the vision of John who recruited his wife, Janice, to serve as its first President. Since that time, the Women’s Council has grown into a dynamic group of more than 150 women working to improve women’s health in the community and raise funds for Conway Regional through Dazzle Daze, an annual holiday shopping extravaganza. It is hoped this scholarship will honor the Robbins’ vision and their unwavering commitment to education in the health field.
Mary Ann Stiefvater Medical Information Scholarship Fund
A scholarship is available annually as funding provides. All area students currently enrolled or beginning their education in medical information and records are invited to apply (RHIT, RHIN coding, transcription). This scholarship was established in 2007 by the Conway Regional Board of Directors to recognize long-time employee Mary Ann Stiefvater for her 50 years of service to Conway Regional.
Employee Scholarships
The following scholarships are available for Conway Regional employees or family members.
Clemmie Cook Nursing Scholarship Fund
A scholarship is available annually as funding provides. This fund was established to recognize long-time employee Clemmie Cook for her 60 years in nursing and assists a Conway Regional Health System employee, or family member of an employee, with preference given to those pursuing an advanced degree in nursing.
Conway Regional Health System Nursing Scholarship Fund
A scholarship is available annually as funding provides. This fund was established to aid a Conway Regional Health System employee, or family member of an employee, pursuing a degree or certificate in nursing from an accredited nursing institution.
Eleanor Duncan Nursing Scholarship Fund
A scholarship is available annually as funding provides. This scholarship was established in 2002 in memory of Eleanor Duncan by Conway Regional Health System oncology nurses to assist a Conway Regional Health System employee, or family member of an employee, pursuing a career in oncology nursing.
Lawanna Thessing Laboratory Scholarship Fund
A scholarship is available as funding provides. This scholarship was established in 2001 by Conway Regional Health System physicians and employees in memory of Lawanna Thessing, a long time lab employee. This scholarship assists a Conway Regional laboratory employee in furthering their education goal of ASCP or Med-Tech.