Rural Hospital Nursing Scholarship

Hopedale Medical Foundation Scholarships

Hopedale Medical Foundation is offering the opportunity to current nursing students and high school seniors pursuing a nursing career for its Rural Hospital Nursing Scholarship.  This scholarship opportunity is in addition to the annual high school senior/college freshman scholarships which are announced in April of each year by the Hopedale Medical Foundation.  

Special Note:

A $15,000 Nursing Scholarship may be awarded each year for a maximum of 4 years ($60,000 total).  Recipients of a $15,000 scholarship must commit to work as a full-time RN at Hopedale Medical Complex (hospital or nursing home) for a minimum of 3 years after licensure.  If applicant receives more than one $15,000 scholarship, the period will be extended to 5 years following licensure.  Failure to obtain a nursing license or work the required term requires the applicant to repay to HMC any scholarship monies paid out with interest at the rate of 4.45%.  Other details and restrictions are explained in the scholarship application.

Applications are judged by an independent panel of judges who will review the applicants: 

  • Applicants are required to enroll in a 2 or 4 year accredited nursing school located within 50 miles of HMC.
  • Scholarship monies can be used for payment (or repayments) for tuition, room, board, books and supplies.
  • Special consideration is given to HMC current and former employees, medical staff members, and members of their immediate families so long as the candidate is not related by blood or marriage to any person who is making recommendations on the judging committee.

 

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Questions

For questions, or additional information, please contact Jill Alexander at 309.449.4296