Opportunities for Students
Medical Explorers
Considering a career in health care?
CoxHealth Medical Explorers is a great way to learn what it takes.
Medical Explorers Post 229 started in November 1968 as the first medical exploring post in the United States. The CoxHealth Medical Explorers program is a rewarding, non-traditional educational avenue for students ages 15-20 trying to decide if a health care career fits into their future. Explorers may begin their program in September or February. All qualifications must be met to be eligible for this exclusive, high quality program.
Springfield Medical Explorers Fall 2018
Registration deadline is 4 p.m. January 18, 2019.
Open house
Attendance at the open house is not required—if you do not make it, please stop by the Volunteer Office to turn in your application and have your picture taken. This is a come and go event. At the open house you can turn in your completed application, try on scrubs (they will be ordered then handed out a meeting), have your picture taken for your name tag and ask questions.
COX MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH, MEETING ROOM 2
Saturday, January 12, 2019
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Questions? Email Pat Long: pat.long@coxhealth.com
Orientation meeting is Tuesday, March 6 at 6 p.m. in the Foster Auditorium at Cox Medical Center South.
Attendance at the first Medical Explorers meeting IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW AND RETURNING EXPLORERS. Only one meeting time will be offered. If you are unable to attend, you must wait until the next enrollment.
Requirements
Once approved for the program, your Medical Explorers membership is good for one year.
| Registration form | √ |
| Permission form (ages 15-17 only) | √ |
| Background screening authorization form (ages 18+ only)* | √ |
| Copy of current grade record demonstrating a minimum C+ GPA from an accredited school program | √ |
| Letter of recommendation from a counselor, teacher, coach, principal, etc. (not a relative) | √ |
| Complete immunization record | √ |
| Registration fee | √ |
Clubs & Activities
8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
Sponsor, Heather Aust
This club will travel to Washington Dc to learn about our nations capital, democracy.
Acts of Random Kindness Club (ARK)
Sponsor, Hadlee Goldberg
We promote kindness throughout the building and community.
Choir
Sponsor, Alicia Campbell
We sing in here!
Competition Robotics Team
Sponsor, Kristina Suiter
A selected group of students in grades 8 through 12 are given a new mission each year in the First Tech Challenge regional robotics competition with hopes of making it to state completion.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Sponsor, Stacie Agee
Students are given the opportunity to learn together what it means to be a follower of Christ and how to do that in today's world.
FCCLA
Sponsor, Sarah Brockmeier
Come and learn leadership skills to apply in all aspects of your life!
FFA
Sponsor, Heath Wright
Community service orientated club for students interested in all aspects of agriculture.
JROTC
Sponsor, 1SG William Crawford
JROTC is a high school program with the ultimate goal of "Motivating young people to become better Citizens" we are not the army.
Key Club
Sponsor, Katherine Head
Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
Make Tank(Makerspace)
Sponsor, Abigail Wright
An interactive space in the library where students can explore ideas, design, build and create.
Math Club
Sponsor, Kim Spence
National Junior Honor Society
Sponsor, Lindsay Ash
This club is for students who are dedicated to scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Applications will be available in October.
Ozark Culture Club
Sponsor, Dallas Eoff
Foreign Language Club
Ozark Esports
Sponsor, Matt Fox
Playing League of Legends competitively.
Special Olympics
Sponsor, Tamara Jackson
Students can Volunteer to assist the Special Olympics athletes, or chose to participate in the sport with the athlete as a Unified Partner. We Participate in bocce in August, bowling in the fall, basketball in the Winter, and track and field in the spring.
Student Council
Sponsor, Natalie Houston
Student Council is a student activity that plans and participates in school spirit activities like dances and assemblies, charitable events like sock drives for the homeless and canned food drives for Least of These, and designs and sells class shirts.
Technology Student Association (TSA)
Sponsor, Ryan Carlton
Enrichment and competitions to support the Project Lead the Way family of courses meeting once a week after school starting in September.
Scholarships
George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest
Sponsor: National Rifle Association of America (NRA)
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2020
Description: Contest is open to students in grades 1-12, including home-schooled students. Student must submit a piece of art on a given topic related to North American game birds or animals that may be legally hunted or trapped.
Patriot’s Pen Competition
Sponsor: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2020
Description: Competition is open to students in grades 6-8 in the United States, its territories and its possessions. Applicant must submit an essay on the following theme: "Why I Honor the American Flag.”
"Why My Vote Matters" Competition
Sponsor: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Amount: Up to $30,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2020
Description: Competition is open to students in grades 9-12 in the United States, its territories and its possessions. Applicant must submit an essay on the following theme: "Why My Vote Matters.”
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2020
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Sponsor: Prudential Financial, Inc.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: 2020 Applications closed
Description: Award is open to all young people in grades 5-12 who live in the 50 United States and Washington, D.C., and have conducted a volunteer service activity within the past year.
Maryknoll Student Essay Contest
Sponsor: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: Closed
Description: Contest is open to students enrolled in grades 6-12 for the 2018-2019 school year who are residents of one of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, or a province of Canada (except Quebec). Applicant must submit an essay on the theme, “Love in Action.”
Education Matters Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: November 30, 2020
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.
Americanism Essay Contest
Sponsor: Fleet Reserve Association (FRA)
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2020
Description: Contest is open to students in grades seven through 12 (or equivalent). Applicant must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet Reserve Association or a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary. Applicant must submit an essay on the theme, “What Freedom of Speech Means to Me.”
Military Child of the Year Award
Sponsor: Operation Homefront
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: Closed
Description: Award is open to young people ages 13 to 18 who are children of someone who is/was in the military.
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships
Sponsor: Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: December 5, 2020
Description: Scholarship is open to students in kindergarten through graduate school (ages 5-25) who have demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months.
NGS Genealogical Society
Sponsor: National Genealogical Society
Amount: $500
Closing Date: December 15, 2020
Description: Award is open to students in grades 7 through 12. Applicants must submit a genealogical project.
National WWII Museum Essay Contest
Sponsor: The National World War II Museum
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: Closed
Description: Contest is open to middle school and high school students in the United States, U.S. territories, and military bases. Student must submit an essay sharing their thoughts on the duty of art and the artists should be during times of war and conflict. Only the first 500 essays will be considered.
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Youth Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Nicodemus Wilderness Project
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: Delayed due to COVID-19--See website for details.
Description: Scholarships are open to students between the ages of 13 and 21 who are candidates for a degree/diploma at a primary (middle school), secondary (high school), or accredited post-secondary educational institution from any country around the world. Applicant must conduct their own environmental stewardship project in 2018.
G2 Overachievers Student Grant
Sponsor: Pilot Pen
Amount: $12,500
Closing Date: Closed
Description: Grant is designed to reward and celebrate one exceptional young scholar (aged 13 to 19, in middle school or high school) who is making a difference in others’ lives outside of the classroom.
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Essay Contest
Sponsor: NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: December 31, 2020
Description: Contest is open to all students enrolled, or who will be enrolled, in an elementary, junior high or high school during the 2018-2019 academic year, including homeschooled students in an equivalent grade level. Applicant must submit an essay on the theme, “What Does the Second Amendment Mean to You?”
Blue Mountain Arts Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Blue Mountain Arts
Amount: Up to $350
Closing Date: December 31, 2020
Description: Contestant must submit an original poem.
Top Ten List Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: December 31, 2020
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Sponsor: From the Top
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: Closed
Description: Award is open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the current academic year. This is the second deadline.
Young Filmmakers Contest
Sponsor: One Earth Film Festival
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: January 5, 2021
Description: Contest is open to students in grades 3 through college (ages 8 and up) from the United States. Student must create a film on one of many given topics related to the Earth.
ACIS Travel is Education Scholarship
Sponsor: ACIS
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: January 31, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students in grades 6 through 12 traveling on an ACIS tour from October 15, 2018 through October 14, 2019.
Sweet & Simple Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: February 28, 2021
Description: Applicant must be 13 years of age or older, be a resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, and be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2027) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant must submit a short written response about a gift they received.
Superpower Scholarships
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: March 31, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2027) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. In a short written response, student must explain which superhero or villain they would want to changes places with for a day and why.
All About Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2027) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.
Paradigm Challenge
Sponsor: Project Paradigm
Amount: Up to $100,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2021
Description: Challenge is open to students aged 4 to 18 years of age (as of May 1, 2021) worldwide. Applicants may work in a team or alone to use kindness, creativity, and collaboration to help solve real-life problems.
Fifth Month Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: Closed
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2025) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant must “write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important.”
Do-Over Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: June 30, 2020
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2025) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant must share what they would do “if they could turn back time.”
Flavor of the Month Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: July 31, 2020
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2025) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.
Make Me Laugh Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: August 31, 2020
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2025) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant must share an incident in their life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction) that will make us laugh.
Shout It Out Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: September 30, 2020
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2025) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.