Scholarships

Program Overview
The Bayhealth Scholarship has been revised to benefit both our employees and continue to provide support for our community members.

How it works - consistent process
Common Themes:
All programs accredited n Documented acceptance into bachelor’s or higher program

• Forecasted position/role established for organization
• Money awarded during academic year (August-May)
• Eligible candidates must follow application guidelines
• The need is based on vacant positions and future needs of organization as determined by Executive Leadership

Eligibility
Community (External Candidates)

• Highly competitive
• Awarded to College/University Juniors and Seniors > 3.0 - 4.0 GPA
• Documented acceptance into bachelor’s or higher program for healthcare majors

Supporting our Employees (Internal Candidates)
Eligibility (must meet ALL of the following to qualify):

• Have completed one year of continuous service as a benefits-eligible Bayhealth employee at point of submission with a status of .6 FTE or higher
• Be in good standing, with a satisfactory performance record
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s program or higher
• Exhaust all tuition reimbursement
• Relief and Per Diem are not eligible
• Agree to a three-year work commitment at Bayhealth in a full-time status (Strategic needs weighed)
• No corrective action per policy

Scholarship Application Process
External

• Applications are electronic only. Click here to apply now.
• Forwarded to Human Resources to establish procedures with peer and panel reviews
• Selection committee with onsite interview (after VP approval)
• You must submit your application by August 1 for Fall admission
• Criteria includes letter of recommendation from faculty
• All transcripts sent electronically to Bayhealth from colleges/universities

Internal

• Applications are electronic only and are available by visiting www.bayhealth.org under The Bayhealth Scholarship “apply now”
• Application sent to your manager first for approval then,
• Forwarded to Human Resources to establish procedures with peer and panel reviews
• Selection committee with onsite interview (after VP approval)
• You must submit your application by July 1 for Fall admission
• Applicants will receive email regarding their continued status

Selection
Supporting Our Employees (Internal)

• Scholarship for bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral programs
• Must meet the criteria for selection
• Tuition reimbursement must be exhausted before the Scholarship kicks in
• Eligible employees: The Scholarship can contribute up to $3,000.00 in money for degree completion. (maximum $8,000.00 in one year)
• Taxable income to employees’ W2

Supporting our Community (External)

• Criteria met: peer and panel review
• Selection committee with required onsite interview
• Electronic communication regarding reasons for acceptance and denial
• Application deadline July 1 for Fall enrollment

Work Requirement

• Upon graduation, a 3-year work commitment clock begins ( full-time status /consecutive 3-year period)
• An eligible Bayhealth employee whose employment status drops below benefits- eligible status, or who terminates for any reason prior to completing the work repayment period, must repay a portion of the funds received. This portion is calculated by months/hours worked vs. remainder of commitment
• No guarantee of employment

GPA Requirement
Successful completion of the course with an overall 3.0 or higher is required to retain the payment. Scholarship participants must report grades to the HR coordinator within two weeks of the end of classes. If a student fails to successfully complete the course and/or drops the class, no future funds will be awarded.

Payment Information
Aligns with our existing tuition reimbursement policy and is reflective in our new Scholarship Program policy

Questions?
Click here to find answers to some frequently asked questions.

Contact
Ruth Warner, Director of Benefits and Compensation

Marianne Foard, Director of Professional Recruitment, Patient Advocacy

Human Resources Department
Bayhealth Medical Center
Phone: (302) 744-7143
Toll Free: 1-866-305-5627
Fax: (302) 744-7469
Toll Free: 1-866-866-6442

Download Scholarship Brochure