SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., - Regional West Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Marjorie Jane Streeks Brown Scholarship. Streeks Brown was born in Banner County in 1918. She remained an active member of the community throughout her life and was a strong supporter of education.

The $500 scholarship named in her honor is available to Banner County High School graduates who plan to pursue a degree in a health care related field at an accredited college or university. Students must be in their third or fourth year of undergraduate study in order to qualify.

The scholarship is awarded through the Regional West Foundation scholarship committee. To apply, send a letter of application including the following information: full name and address, field of medicine being studied and level of study, name and address of college or university, achievements (school, athletics, clubs, church, awards, and community service), employment, number of dependants, and a statement as to why the applicant deserves the award. Applicants should also include a copy of their high school and college transcripts. Students must be a graduate of Banner County High School.

The deadline for application is May 1, 2012. Applications should be sent to Shelley Knutson, Regional West Foundation, Marjorie Jane Streeks Brown Scholarship, Two West 42nd Street, Suite 1500, Scottsbluff, NE 69361.

The mission of the Foundation is to serve the regional community in cooperation with Regional West Medical Center by seeking and administering donations in support of quality health care services and education.

Regional West Health Services, Scottsbluff, Neb., is the parent company for Regional West Medical Center and Regional West Physicians Clinic. These organizations, with over 1,800 employees, provide comprehensive and innovative health care services for the people and communities of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming. With over 110 active physicians, 95 percent of whom are board certified or board eligible, plus an additional 25 consulting specialists, the Regional West family of health care organizations offers care that spans more than 30 medical specialties.