School of Health Sciences to Host Scholarship 5K Fundraiser
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Health Sciences will host its fourth 5K Walk/Run on April 21 to support a scholarship for students in the college's health sciences majors.
Net proceeds from the race will be used to support the School of Health Sciences Endowed Scholarship Fund, with the goal of building the fund to an endowment of at least $25,000, after which it will become a permanent source of scholarship awards. Fundraising efforts for the scholarship including the 5K are coordinated by School of Health Sciences faculty and staff.
The race is set to begin at 9 a.m. at the college's main entrance, off Maynard Street. Registration will take place from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. The cost to register before April 21 is $15. Race-day registration is $20.
Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female runner and walker.
Recipients of the School of Health Sciences Scholarship will be selected from eligible applicants who are enrolled full time in at least their second semester of any major in the School of Health Sciences with a GPA of at least 3.0. An applicant's community service and college extracurricular activities will be taken into account.
The School of Health Sciences offers bachelor's degrees in applied health studies, dental hygiene, nursing and physician assistant, as well as associate degrees in dental hygiene, emergency medical services, health arts, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, physical fitness specialist, radiography and surgical technology. It offers certificates in paramedic technician and practical nursing.
For information about making a gift to support Penn College and its students, or for more information about establishing a scholarship fund at Penn College, visit online , call the Institutional Advancement Office toll-free at 866-GIVE-2-PC, or email .
To learn more about the academic programs offered by the School of Health Sciences at Penn College, call 570-327-4519 or visit online .
For general information about the college, visit on the Web , email or call toll-free 800-367-9222.