(February 9, 2005 -- Rockville Centre, NY) – Applications are now being taken for the Sister Mary Grace Memorial Scholarship in Health Care, sponsored by the Council of Leagues of Mercy Medical Center. Sister Mary Grace, a Moderator of the Leagues of Mercy for many years, encouraged individuals to pursue service to the sick. The scholarship in her memory, which in the past have ranged from $500 to $2,000, are provided on a one-time basis to worthy students in financial need who are studying careers in the healthcare field and demonstrate community service to people in need. For more information regarding this scholarship or to obtain an application, please call the office of Sister Anne Reekie, CIJ, Vice President for Community Health at Mercy, (516) 705-1834, or Mary McNiff, Administrative Assistant, (516) 705-1833. The deadline for submitting applications is April 30, 2005.

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