Taylorville High School seniors planning to pursue a career in health care can apply for a $2,500 scholarship awarded through the Taylorville Memorial Foundation.

The Dr. George Ferry Memorial Scholarship is awarded each spring to two THS graduates who plan to pursue a health care career. The late George Ferry contributed a lifetime of service, dedication and commitment to his family, his practice, his community and Taylorville Memorial Hospital, said Raedena Ryan, the foundation’s executive director.

Deadline for submission is April 1. To submit a scholarship application, visit memorial.health/tmf or mail application information to the foundation’s office, 201 E. Pleasant St., Taylorville, IL 62568.

The Taylorville Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organized in 1995. The foundation accepts financial donations to help further the mission of Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

For more information, contact the foundation at 217-707-5271.