Two $500 scholarships are available from St. Luke Hospital and Living Center for residents in the Marion County Hospital District No. 1 who are pursuing health care careers.

Awards will be given on the basis of academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular activities, individual essay, accuracy of application, and letters of recommendation.

The scholarship committee will meet in March to select scholarship recipients for the coming academic year.

Applications for the scholarships will be accepted until March 15 and may be accessed online at www.slhmarion.org or by contacting the human resources department at St. Luke Hospital, (620) 382-2855.