Dr. Jerry (1933-2023) and Norma Hamm (1933-2023) were lifelong residents of southeast Kansas, educators and advocates for the region and its people. Both dedicated their careers (and retirement) to advancing the importance of education through service and were deeply committed to family and friends. Dr. Hamm was integral in establishing a clinic and a three school-based health centers in Coffeyville in 2011 and served as a member of CHC’s Board of Directors from 2015-2023. Prior to his passing, Dr. Hamm was named the 2023 Sheridan Award recipient, the highest honor bestowed by CHC. 

To honor their lives lived for others, their work to improve communities, their service to CHC/SEK and their commitment to education, Inspire Health has established the Dr. Jerry and Norma Hamm Scholarship Fund. 

The following preferences may be considered: 

• Current Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas employees 
• Applicants located in southeast Kansas and northeast Oklahoma who are committed to working in rural health care.     
• Financial need will be considered.   

Eligibility:

Applicant must: 

• Be a current employee of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas or a dependent of a current CHC/SEK employee. 
• Be pursuing a health care related degree or taking a post-secondary health care related course from an accredited college or university.

*License/certificate renewal related courses not eligible   

Scholarship application may be submitted for only one semester for the academic year (Fall 2024 or Spring 2025)  

Amount: Multiple non-renewable scholarships may be awarded, up to $1000 each.

Final Day for Submission:  April 30, 2024

Notification: Recipient will be notified of their selection in June.