LACONIA, NH – The LRGH Auxiliary scholarship committee is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2018 LRGH Auxiliary scholarships.   The annual scholarships are to support continuing education, training, skill development, and career advancement for immediate family members of LRGHealthcare employees and volunteers, who are pursuing a degree or certification in an accredited/licensed program (related to the medical profession).

The LRGH Auxiliary has awarded over $250,000 in scholarship aid to healthcare students in our community since 2000.  Scholarship funding is the direct result of the hundreds of hours worked by volunteers annually at the LRGH Auxiliary Gift Shop to raise the necessary funding.

Scholarship applications can be picked up at the front desk at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia and Franklin Regional Hospital in Franklin and must be submitted by May 1, 2018, to be eligible for consideration.

LRGHealthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare charitable trust representing Lakes Region General Hospital, Franklin Regional Hospital, and affiliated medical providers. LRGHealthcare’s mission is to provide quality, compassionate care and to strengthen the well-being of our community.