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Betty Fisher

The Betty Fisher Memorial Scholarship

EXCITING NEWS REGARDING THE 2017 SCHOLARSHIP!

In 2017, the OSRC chose to commemorate the life of Betty Fisher, RRT by creating an annual scholarship in her honor and to continue her legacy of leadership, clinical excellence, generosity, and passion for the profession of Respiratory Care.

Betty Fisher was an instructor for Francis Tuttle Vo-tech Respiratory Care Program in Oklahoma City. More than that Betty was a fierce advocate for Oklahoma Respiratory Practitioners in our state.

A former veteran Betty started her career in the Air Force and eventually landed here in Oklahoma. Here she began working for Integris Southwest Medical Center (formerly South Community Hospital) becoming the director of the Cardiopulmonary Department.

Betty was one of the key players in getting the Respiratory Care Act passed here in Oklahoma. She was a very active member of the OSRC serving in several board positions. Betty was a kind and generous woman. She always stepped in to help wherever she was needed. She was always working behind the scenes and not one to draw attention to herself.

She was a kind and generous woman who always stepped in to help wherever she was needed.  Not one to draw attention to herself, she was a constant worker behind the scenes.  She shared her love of Respiratory Care with her students.  She never had a cross word to say and was there for every student, going the extra mile, and guiding students when needed.  An adaptive teacher, she was able to reach all manner of students to help them excel in the field.

 

In her name, the OSRC is proud to sponsor the Betty Fisher Memorial Scholarship of $1000 annually.

Specific Application Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Download and complete application by 12pm CST on June 1st.  The winner of the scholarship will be announced at the OSRC 3rd Quarter Meeting.Click Here to Download ApplicationRequirements:
    • Complete the BettyFisherScholarshipApplication in its entirety.
    • Documentation of one of the following:
      • Acceptance into an accredited Respiratory Care Program in the state of Oklahoma
      • Current enrollment at an accredited Respiratory Care Program in the state of Oklahoma
      • Graduated from an accredited Respiratory Care Program in the state of Oklahoma within 6 months of the due date for scholarship applications.
    • Documentation showing a minimum GPA of 3.0.
    • Documentation of good standing from Program Director.
    • Proof of active AARC/OSRC Membership.
    • At least one letter of personal reference speaking to the applicant’s positive qualities, leadership or community activities, &/or their potential in the field of Respiratory Care.
    • Submit one of the following media applications describing any of the following: why you chose the field of Respiratory; what the profession means to you; what professional advocacy means to the field; or how you plan to embody Betty Fisher as you progress through the field of Respiratory.
      • A minimum 1-page essay
      • A minimum 5-minute video
      • Storybook or slide presentation (minimum 10 pages or slides)

     

    Complete applications may be submitted to the OSRC Scholarship Chair at either osrcinformation@gmail.com c/o Scholarship Committee Chair or mailed (with postmark no later than the due date) to OSRC c/o Scholarship Committee Chair, PO Box 95065, Oklahoma City, OK 73143.

     

    OSRC Board / Committee Members:

  • Review and evaluate the application packets. Each member will use the standard evaluation form.
  • If a student writes more than one page in his or her personal essay,  only the first page of the essay is to be considered
  • Select 1 scholarship recipient and an alternate for each year.
  • Fill out the selection form
  • The President will contact, by mail, the recipients and non-recipients and the recipient will be announced during the 3rd Quarter OSRC Board of Director Meeting
  • Scholarship Award Winners:
  • Recipient will maintain OSRC membership
  • Recipient will attend OSRC seminars in person or virtual
  • Recipient will be assigned a mentor who will be available during his/her program and 1 year post graduation


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