2016 BlueShield Scholars Program Announced
March 15, 2016
Scholarship program recognizes high school seniors pursuing careers in health and human sciences
Latham, NY – BlueShield of Northeastern New York is officially accepting nominations for the annual BlueShield Scholars Program.
Now in its fifth year, BlueShield has awarded over 400 scholarships totaling more than $100,000 since the program’s inception.
The scholarship program recognizes exceptional high school seniors who are pursuing higher education for a career in the fields of health or human sciences. Nominated students should have a passion for health care and exemplify BlueShield’s core values: teamwork, integrity, passion, personal responsibility, excellence, and respect.
“At BlueShield, we believe in providing young leaders with opportunities for today and for tomorrow,” said Dr. Kirk Panneton, Regional Executive and Medical Director of BlueShield of Northeastern New York. “We work hard to keep students healthy, and our schools work hard to guide them to healthy futures. We're proud to support students as they follow their academic passions.”
School guidance counselors and administrators can nominate one senior from their school who meets the award requirements through April 22, 2016. Nominations will be accepted online at bsneny.com/scholars.
This year’s recipients will each receive a $250 scholarship and will be featured in a special insert as part of the Albany Business Review’s 2016 Schools Report. BlueShield scholars will also be featured in an extended profile at bsneny.com/scholars.
About BlueShield of Northeastern New York:
BlueShield of Northeastern New York is a division of HealthNow New York Inc., an independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. Since 1946, BlueShield has helped millions of people lead healthier lives. BlueShield offers a full range of insured, self-insured, and government programs and services covering businesses, families, and individuals, as well as life and disability coverage, dental and vision plans and stop-loss coverage. As a community-based, not-for-profit health plan, BlueShield contributes significantly to organizations that promote physical health, community health and our region’s health.
For up-to-date news, facts, and information about the company, leadership, and industry, please visit the BlueShield News Center at bsneny.com/news or follow us on Twitter.
Latham, NY – BlueShield of Northeastern New York is officially accepting nominations for the annual BlueShield Scholars Program.
Now in its fifth year, BlueShield has awarded over 400 scholarships totaling more than $100,000 since the program’s inception.
The scholarship program recognizes exceptional high school seniors who are pursuing higher education for a career in the fields of health or human sciences. Nominated students should have a passion for health care and exemplify BlueShield’s core values: teamwork, integrity, passion, personal responsibility, excellence, and respect.
“At BlueShield, we believe in providing young leaders with opportunities for today and for tomorrow,” said Dr. Kirk Panneton, Regional Executive and Medical Director of BlueShield of Northeastern New York. “We work hard to keep students healthy, and our schools work hard to guide them to healthy futures. We're proud to support students as they follow their academic passions.”
School guidance counselors and administrators can nominate one senior from their school who meets the award requirements through April 22, 2016. Nominations will be accepted online at bsneny.com/scholars.
This year’s recipients will each receive a $250 scholarship and will be featured in a special insert as part of the Albany Business Review’s 2016 Schools Report. BlueShield scholars will also be featured in an extended profile at bsneny.com/scholars.
About BlueShield of Northeastern New York:
BlueShield of Northeastern New York is a division of HealthNow New York Inc., an independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. Since 1946, BlueShield has helped millions of people lead healthier lives. BlueShield offers a full range of insured, self-insured, and government programs and services covering businesses, families, and individuals, as well as life and disability coverage, dental and vision plans and stop-loss coverage. As a community-based, not-for-profit health plan, BlueShield contributes significantly to organizations that promote physical health, community health and our region’s health.
For up-to-date news, facts, and information about the company, leadership, and industry, please visit the BlueShield News Center at bsneny.com/news or follow us on Twitter.
Contact:
Kyle Rogers
rogers.kyle@bsneny.com, 518.220.4805
