Scholarships

Mid-Columbia Health Foundation Medical Fitness Scholarship

The Water's Edge Fund was established for the purpose of providing scholarship support for the Water's Edge Fitness Center. These scholarships are based on medical and/or financial need. Application Form ›

Eligibility

• Medical
• Eligibility based on medical need from a Physician referral. One or more of the following factors must be established to determine medical need:
• • Family history MI, coronary revascularization, or sudden death in an immediate relative (male <55 years or female <65 years)
  • Hypertension or on antihypertensive medication
  • Dyslipidemia or on lipid-lowering medication
  • Impaired Fasting Glucose levels
  • Obesity BMI >30, or waist girth >102 cm (40 in) for men and > 88 cm (35 in) for women
  • Sedentary Lifestyle
  • Physician referral to Water's Edge Health and Wellness Center

• Financial
• Each applicant will be asked provide copies of financial documentation such as household income to determine current income status. Scholarship Applications are reviewed and awarded quarterly. All records are kept confidential. Completed applications will include:
  • Scholarship Application - complete and signed
  • Proof of current income (current paycheck stubs, SSI or SSD Award Letter)
  • Personal Letter
  • Water's Edge Health History Form
  • Water's Edge PAR-Q Form
  • Physician's Authorization or request (if required)

Scholarship Expectation

• Assistance will be reviewed upon a quarterly basis
• The following criteria will be taken into consideration:
  • Medical necessity
  • Use of the facility
  • Changes in the individual's financial situation
  • Funding availability