Bates County Community Health Foundation Health Care Scholarships
Bates County Community Health Foundation (BCCHF) is committed to supporting the next generation of health care professionals. Each year, we award scholarships to Bates County students pursuing careers in the medical field.
BCCHF Health Care Scholarship
The BCCHF Health Care Scholarship is a one-year, $1,000 scholarship available to Bates County residents who have been accepted into a health care educational program. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Scholarship Criteria:
- Must be a resident of Bates County
- Pursuing a career in the health care field
- Proof of acceptance into an accredited health care program
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and provide a copy of transcripts
- Demonstrate strong communication skills
- Submit an essay explaining their motivation for a career in health care
- Provide three letters of recommendation
For full details on eligibility and the application process, please refer to the scholarship application form.
Download the BCCHF 2026 Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Printed application forms are also available at the hospital’s information desk at 615 W. Nursery Street, Butler, MO 64730.
We are proud to invest in the future of health care and encourage all eligible students to apply!
The Gehm Scholarship
The Louis E. Gehm Jr., M.D. and Alice M. Gehm, R.N. Medical Scholarship is a four-year award providing $500 per semester ($4,000 total), as long as the recipient remains in a health care program and maintains the required GPA. This scholarship is available to seniors of Bates County, Missouri schools.
Learn more about the history, applicable fields of study, and requirements for the Gehm Scholarship.
For additional details or assistance, please contact your Bates County school counselor.
