Naeve Hospital Auxiliary will award two $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the Albert Lea Medical Center service area that have selected the medical field as their chosen vocation.

All scholarships are provided on the basis of leadership, character, academic ability and need. Complete scholarship information and applications are available from counselors in area high schools. Applications should be returned to Kathy Leidal, Community Relations, Albert Lea Medical Center, 404 W. Fountain St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 by March 14, 2011.

Applications will be reviewed by the Naeve Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Committee. Those receiving scholarships will be notified in late April.