Expires On: Friday February 16th, 2024 5:00pm
Scholarship Provider: Central Peninsula Health Foundation
Career Choice: Medical
Geographic Limitations: Kenai Peninsula
Who Can Apply: Graduating Seniors
Dollar Amount: 2000
Dr. Paul Isaak Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Paul Isaak Memorial Scholarship is available to high school graduates of the Kenai Peninsula who plan to enter the field of health care. This includes those who have an interest in complementary or alternative medicine.
Complementary medicine: A group of diagnostic and therapeutic disciplines that are used together with conventional medicine. An example of a complementary therapy is using acupuncture in addition to usual care to help lessen a patient’s discomfort following surgery.
Alternative medicine: is used in place of conventional medicine. An example of an alternative therapy is using a special diet to treat cancer instead of undergoing surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy that has been recommended by a physician.