Students pursuing degrees in healthcare in southeast Kentucky have a few extra reasons to be thankful this holiday season.
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education announced a total of $91,000 in new scholarships for students at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. According to a news release, $70,000 will be for nursing students and the remainder for those studying to become physical therapist assistants. The scholarships are in collaboration with Appalachian Regional Healthcare in an effort to assist local and regional workforce needs.
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