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West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Foundation/Mac Burns Scholarship Program

Purpose: To participate in a scholarship program that would benefit a graduating senior in the service district of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) who has chosen a career in the medical field, and who will be attending McNeese State University in the fall and spring semesters after graduation from high school. 

Eligible schools: 

  • Hackberry High School
  • Sulphur High School
  • Vinton High School
  • Westlake High School

The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who has distinguished himself/herself by:

  1. Exhibiting diligence and determination in their scholastic endeavors;
  2. Exercising effective and positive leadership in school and community activities;
  3. Exhibiting the desire to continue to work to develop their full potential;
  4. Expressing a genuine respect for teachers, fellow students and the citizens of the community through their behavior and attitude.

The amount of the scholarship(s) will be a total of $1,600.00 for one year of collegiate work, payable in two $800.00 increments, one for the fall semester and one for the spring semester following graduation from high school (disbursement based on adherence to the terms of the scholarship). The name of the recipient will be announced during the awards/graduation program at the high school of the recipient. 

The names of the WCCH Foundation/Mac Burns Scholarship applicants will be kept strictly anonymous during the selection process. 

A committee appointed by the WCCH Foundation Board will cast their independent vote on the student(s) whom they feel best meet the criteria set forth in the scholarship program.

ECONOMIC NECESSITY

  1. The student must be able to document/demonstrate financial need.
  2. Assuming that the academic credentials are equal, priority will be given to the person not already receiving substantial scholarships from other sources and who has the greatest need for financial assistance.  Any scholarships applied for or already received must be listed on the resume’.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025, AND MUST BE EMAILED TO MWELSH@WCCH.COM. 

Download WCCH/Mac Burns Scholarship Application Form

If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Welsh, Executive Director, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Foundation at (337) 527-4144.