Scholarships
Inspire Health Foundation supports students pursuing careers that strengthen the health and wellbeing of southeast Kansas communities through scholarships established in honor of local leaders.
Anderson Behavioral Health Scholarship
The Anderson Behavioral Health Scholarship is named for Darwin Anderson, PhD, and Pam Anderson, LSCSW, who over their 18+ years with CHC/SEK, were instrumental in developing the behavioral health program we have today. The Andersons received the Sheridan award in 2013 in gratitude for their service.
The Anderson Behavioral Health Scholarship is open to applicants pursuing a clinical track master’s degree or doctoral degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited university.
Dr. Jerry and Norma Hamm Scholarship
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 the CHC/SEK 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/SEK.
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.
Judge Daniel D. Creitz Legal Education Scholarship
To honor Chief Judge Creitz and the 40 years, and counting, of his dedication to legal excellence, community leadership, healthy families, and brighter futures in Southeast Kansas, Inspire Health Foundation is pleased to accept applications for the Judge Daniel D. Creitz Legal Education Scholarship.
Nancy Evans Community Health Nursing Scholarship
To honor Nancy Evans, BSN, RN, for her 17 years of service to CHC/SEK and a lifetime dedicated to nursing, CHC/SEK established the Nancy Evans Community Health Nursing Scholarship at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas. Over the span of 17 years, Nancy was part of the beginnings of many services at Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas.
The Nancy Evans Community Health Nursing Scholarship is open to applicants pursuing a higher education degree from an accredited nursing program in the region who are entering their final year of study in the nursing field. Nancy received the Sheridan award in 2010 in recognition of her service.
Dr. Daniel & Jeannette Minnis Oral Health Scholarship
The Dr. Daniel and Mrs. Jeannette Minnis Oral Health Scholarship was established in 2008 in honor of the Minnis’ commitment to improving the health and well-being of citizens of southeast Kansas. Daniel Minnis, DDS, (1961-2026) was a founding CHC/SEK board member and was instrumental in securing the funds that allowed CHC/SEK to expand to its North location at 3011 N. Michigan as well as the opening of the organization’s first dental clinic. He volunteered countless hours over the years to ensure patients in the region and across the state had access to dental care. Dr. Minnis received the Sheridan award in 2009 in gratitude of his dedication to the organization.
Dr. Daniel & Jeannette Minnis Oral Health Scholarship applicants must be third-year students enrolled in the pre-dental program/track at Pittsburg State University (PSU) in Pittsburg, Kansas, at the time of application. The recipient should be interested in a career path focusing on rural/underserved dental needs.