Joan Ervin, AVP of Quality and Safety at McLeod Dillon, Alexus McGriff, Kathryn Bumgardner, Vice Chairperson of the McLeod Dillon Community Advisory Board, Amber Graves, Austin Miller, and Linda Dutton, Secretary of the McLeod Dillon Auxiliary. (Contributed Photo)

Three area residents were awarded scholarships through McLeod Dillon.  Each received a $1,000 scholarship.  The recipients were recognized at a luncheon on July 24, 2015, at McLeod Dillon.  All recipients have plans of pursuing a career in health care.
In 2001, the McLeod Dillon Auxiliary established the Chellis B. Ellis Nursing Scholarship in memory of Mrs. Chellis B. Ellis.  Mrs. Ellis was a dedicated member of the Auxiliary, and she was also a nurse. Alexus Jhonae McGriff was the recipient of the Chellis B. Ellis Nursing Scholarship.  The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and enable deserving people from Dillon County to enter the field of nursing.  The scholarship is awarded to a student with a satisfactory academic record, good character and a sincere desire to enter the nursing profession.  Alexus is a graduate of Dillon High School.  She is the daughter of Adrienne Thrower.  Alexus plans to attend Francis Marion University in the fall and pursue a degree in nursing.
In 1982 a scholarship fund was established at McLeod Dillon in memory of David H. Shuttleworth.  Mr. Shuttleworth was a member of the Advisory Board from 1969 until his death in 1979, and he served as President of the Board in 1971 and 1972.  Austin Cole Miller received this award. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage Dillon County residents to pursue careers in the health field.  The scholarship is awarded to a student who will be enrolled in a health science major, and it is based on the student’s academic merit, leadership, character and need.  Austin is a graduate of Latta High School.  He is the son of Billy and Tiffany Miller.  Austin plans to attend Francis Marion University in the fall and follow his dream to pursue a career in dentistry.
In 1978 a scholarship was established by the McLeod Dillon Auxiliary to encourage and enable deserving people from Dillon County to further their formal education in hospital-related health careers. The Auxiliary recognizes the value of continued education and the health needs of this community and expresses its desire to assist those who deserve and need assistance.  This scholarship will enable this year’s recipient, Amber Regiene Graves, to create a richer and fuller life through community health service.  Amber is a graduate of Dillon High School.  She is the daughter of Reginald and Antonia Graves.  Amber plans to attend The University of North Carolina and pursue a career in the field of mental health.
For a scholarship application or for more information, contact the McLeod Health Human Resources Service Center at (843) 777-2595 or the McLeod Dillon Human Resources Department at (843) 777-4519.