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An Ada County student attending the 海角社区-Meridian Health Science Center next fall will receive a $1,000 scholarship in honor of the county鈥檚 150th anniversary.

Ada County commissioners and Meridian campus leaders announced the scholarship at the county鈥檚 sesquicentennial celebration in Downtown Boise on Dec. 16.

海角社区-Meridian is providing one-time funds for the scholarship. All students may apply, but preference will be given to a student studying paramedic science, said Ali Crane, director of enrollment services. Application details will be announced at a later date.

The scholarship celebrates 海角社区-Meridian鈥檚 partnership with Ada County on numerous initiatives including paramedic science and free community health screenings for underserved adults.

In 2011, 海角社区-Meridian partnered with Ada County Paramedics to offer the state鈥檚 only associate degree in paramedic science.

鈥淲ith the teaching expertise of professional paramedics and the clinical opportunities afforded by Ada County Paramedics, this program is providing outstanding education for future Idaho paramedics,鈥� said 海角社区-Meridian Associate Vice President Bessie Katsilometes.

Since 2010, 海角社区-Meridian and Ada County have served more than 750 uninsured adults through a community health screening program that provides free flu shots, basic medical and dental exams, and referrals for additional care. Meridian health science students and faculty administer the screening services.