HEALTH CARE & NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Health Care & Nursing Scholarships
Listed below are the descriptions and requirements for each individual scholarship. Each Scholarship fund has ranked, in order of scoring importance, the eligibility criteria specific to that fund.
The Eileen J. Smith, R.N. Memorial Scholarship
The Eileen J. Smith, R. N. Memorial Scholarship was established by Eileen's husband and children. Eileen was a friendly generous person. This scholarship is a reminder of the passion and dedication she had for helping others.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university with a major in a medical profession
- Applicants can be part-time or full-time students
- Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: Interviews may be required
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $1,000
SCHOLARSHIP USE: Tuition, books, or other academic fees
Paul Tejada Memorial Scholarship (previous recipients can apply for renewal scholarships in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th consecutive years of school)
The Paul Tejada Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Paul Tejada, former President of W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college or university to major in health services administration, nursing or human medicine.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- A grade point average of 3.0 or above
- Demonstrate good citizenship qualities, high moral character and potential for leadership
- Plan to pursue a course of study leading to a degree in health services administration, nursing or human medicine
- Must plan to be or be a full time student who maintains a minimum of 12 credit hours
- Prior recipients must carry at least a 2.0 grade point average during their first year of college and a 2.5 thereafter
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $1,500, More than one scholarship may be awarded
SCHOLARSHIP USE: Tuition, books, fees, dormitory room and/or board
Sue Walicki Nursing Scholarship (previous recipients can apply through the regular application process)
The Sue Walicki Nursing Scholarship was established by Sue's husband, Richard Walicki, and father, Jim Winter, in honor of the passion and dedication she had for her work. "She knew she wanted to be a nurse from the time she was a child". - Richard Waliciki
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- A
Jackson County resident or current employee of a Jackson County health care facility - Plan to start, continue, or advance education in the field of Nursing or a Nursing-related field (such as a Nurse Practitioner, Mid-Wife, or Nurse Anesthetist)
- Proof of acceptance in an accredited Nursing Program
- Full or part time enrollment at an accredited
Michigan college or university - Proof of financial need
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Up to $5,000
SCHOLARSHIP USE: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic needs (excluding room and board expenses) and/or child care costs