Health Care Student Scholarships

The ALLIANT scholarship, established in 2018, has transitioned to become a service-learning program in 2023. Scholars have the opportunity to conduct a mentored research paper focused on a health care issue of their choice, with the goal of improving or extending life, or of healing on a community, national or global level. Potential areas for investigation may include: community health, maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, aging, Alzheimer’s or related dementias, vascular or cardiac disease, renal disease, lung disease, etc.
This program provides a $7,000 scholarship to two underrepresented students of medicine enrolled in an accredited medical program in the following U.S. States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Texas.

$10,000. The Alpha M. Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship, created in memory of the long-time Chairman and CEO of The Citizens Bank, is awarded to a student from Bath, Rowan, or Morgan Counties majoring in the healthcare field. They must show a strong desire to enter into the medical profession. This scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors and is payable during the recipient’s 4-year college career. The award also comes with an offer of employment from UK St. Claire upon completion of their degree.

The fellowships are awarded for two years, for a total of $20,000 ($10,000 will be awarded in the fall of each academic year). Applicants must have a permanent address in Appalachia^ and demonstrate clear intention to return to Appalachia to pursue a health career.

ARH and Hazard Community and Technical College have partnered to offer scholarships for Registered Nursing Students. Both entities believe that providing financial assistance, in the form of scholarships, to students accepted and enrolled in the nursing program increases the confidence, technical skill, and loyalty of students as well as provides a wealth of benefits to potential future employees as there is an employment commitment provision with the acceptance of the proposed scholarship. 

The ARH Scholars Award is a scholarship program designed to help fund the cost of education for those interested in seeking a career in healthcare. The award is currently open to all those living in any of the twelve ARH communities. The award is open to all those living in any of the thirteen ARH communities. Depending on the course of study, the award will be tailored to meet individual financial needs. ARH will pay tuition directly to the school of choice. Most importantly, ARH will also provide each recipient a mentor to better ensure the successful completion of the program.

$1000. As a result of the impression healthcare workers made on the Bertha Ross Hough Family, an endowment was established to honor her by assisting individuals aspiring to further their education and careers. The endowment shall serve as a reminder to those who provide minute-to-minute care for patients that no matter the circumstance, what they do matters. Their compassion and care can brighten someone’s day when it is most needed.

The Billie B. Little Scholarship is designed to assist academically qualified students residing in Boyd or Greenup counties. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and an ACT score of at least 28 and plan to pursue a health care profession.

Four total scholarships of $1,500 will be awarded. These scholarships are for the first school year’s tuition, room and board, books and lab fees for any field of study and are non-renewable.

$1000. Healthcare Management, Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – Bardstown area

The Carol Walters Teen Volunteer Scholarship Award is presented to the teen(s) that meet and/or exceed the following eligibility criteria.
Student must be a volunteer at a KHA member hospital.
Student must be senior in High School for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Student must have been accepted and provide proof of acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning.
Student must attend school as a full-time student or full-time equivalent as recognized by his or her educational institution.
Application must be received by the deadline.

The Carrel K. Sumner Family Memorial Scholarship fund is established with the Med Center Health Foundation through a gift made by Clara Sumner and Med Center Health. The purpose of the Scholarship Fund is to pay tribute to Carrel K. Sumner and to recognize the contributions which he made to Med Center Health.
Eligibility: Children of Med Center Health employees, residents of Bowling Green.

Scholarships are being offered to graduating seniors and GED recipients in this county who are preparing for a career in: Social Services, Business, Agriculture,Education, Medical
This one-time scholarship will apply $500.00 to direct costs (tuition, books, Laboratory equipment, etc.) Incurred by curriculum at a 4-year, 2-year or business or vocational institution, for each full time recipient.

The Charles M. Stewart Scholarship Fund is established within the College Heights Foundation through a gift made by Med Center Health.
Eligibility: Children of Med Center Health employees, WKU students

$10,000. The Citizens Bank Healthcare Scholarship is awarded to a student from Bath, Rowan, or Morgan Counties who is majoring in the healthcare field. They must show a strong desire to enter into the medical profession. This scholarship will be awarded during the recipient’s 4-year college career and also come with an offer of employment from SCH upon completion of their degree.

The David W. and Sandra L. R. Boyes Physician Education Scholarship is for health professionals and specialists who seek continuing education in the field of gerontology. It is the only scholarship that does not require graduates to pursue employment in the Town or County of Bedford. In fact, special consideration is given to applicants who currently practice or plan to practice in rural Virginia or southern Appalachian areas. This scholarship is open to specialists of all kinds including Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Physicians Assistants, Osteopaths and Registered Nurses.

Any recently accepted or currently enrolled student in a Doctor of Nursing (DNP) program with CCNE or ACEN accreditation is eligible to apply.

$1,000 award. Applicant must be a high school senior in Hardin County, Kentucky
Applicant must be planning to attend college and pursue pre-medicine in any college major
Cumulative 3.5 GPA

$1000. The Dr. Richard W. Carpenter scholarship honors the memory of a long-time St. Claire physician and was established for students in the healthcare field to advance their educational goals and ultimately contribute to our medical community. Dr. Carpenter had a passion for teaching and advancing the quality of the healthcare system in the region.

$500. The purpose of the Dr. Tae-joon Seo Memorial Scholarship Program is intended to support individuals who live in South Eastern Kentucky and are pursuing a career as a radiology technologist. The scholarship is open to students in their final year at high school who have been accepted to a technology school, and to students who are currently enrolled in a technology school and are seeking financial assistance in completing this training. Each awardee is eligible for a $1,000 scholarship towards technology and school tuition. Students must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 in order to maintain their qualification for the scholarship. One new student will be selected each year for the scholarship.
Selection of the scholar will be based primarily upon financial need. Other significant factors include academic performance, integrity of character, and promise shown for future achievement. Scholarship applications are due by April 15th of each year.

This $1,250 scholarship is for the first school year’s tuition, room and board, books and lab fees for a student pursuing a career in the field of nursing. A scholarship installment of $625 will be mailed directly to the recipient’s school of choice at the beginning of each semester. Scholarship is for one year only and is non-renewable.
Five scholarships are awarded.

This scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students. Students must reside in Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, Mercer, and Washington counties. Candidates must be in the top 25% of their class. They must have a minimum ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1000. In addition, students must be planning to attend a regionally accredited college or university. College students must have completed undergraduate educational requirements. Ephraim McDowell Health must recognize the student’s professional health career program.
This scholarship pays $1,000 directly to the college or university for high school students. It is renewable in the second semester if the recipient earns a 2.5 or higher GPA. The scholarship pays $2,000 directly to the college or university for college students. It is renewable in the second semester if the recipient earns a 3.0 or higher GPA.

The Floyd Ellis Scholarship Fund is established with the College Heights Foundation through a gift made by Med Center Health.
Eligibility: Children of Med Center Health employees, WKU students

Please submit the completed application to: Kacy Harris (kacy.harris@wku.edu). The Spring 2025 deadline for submission will be March 1, 2025.
The Frank and Edna Todd Memorial Associate of Science in Nursing Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship given to a student in the Associate Degree in Nursing Program at WKU who is in the
second or third semester of the two-year program. The student may be a full or part-time student. A committee of three faculty members in the Associate of Science in Nursing Program will make
the selection based on financial need, student initiative, and student potential in the nursing career.
Eligibility: WKU students

The purpose of the scholarship is to support a student from Grayson County, Kentucky with medical school expenses in order for that student to successfully enter into a primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine practice with Owensboro Health, Inc. in Grayson County, Kentucky upon completion of his/her residency requirements.  

The Healthcare Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth is a new funding opportunity designed to increase the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals to practice in underserved areas of Kentucky. Applicants selected to participate in the competitive program are required to work 24- 40 hours a week up to 4160 hours over a two-three year period. Participants receive tax-free student loan repayment in exchange for their service commitment.

Kentucky, along with other states, recognized healthcare workforce shortages during the 2023 legislative session in part by establishing the Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund, which is a public-private partnership to provide healthcare training scholarships for Kentucky resident students and incentives to reward performance and excellence among healthcare professional programs.

The Helen Dinning Scholarship Endowment was established by Med Center Health, the parent company of The Medical Center at Franklin, to honor Helen Dinning for her generous support of the Franklin hospital.
This scholarship is for the Fall 2024–Spring 2025 academic year. It includes $4,300 per year, payable over two semesters, which may be awarded to one student or divided between two students.
Eligibility: Franklin-Simpson High School graduate, WKU students

The Herbert A. Oldham Scholarship Fund is established with the College Heights Foundation through a gift made by Med Center Health designated for this purpose.
The purpose of the Scholarship Fund is to pay tribute to Herbert A. Oldham and to recognize the contributions he has made to the communities of Southcentral Kentucky. Mr. Oldham’s dedication to education and healthcare has gained the respect and admiration of his colleagues and all with whom he came in contact.
Eligibility: Warren County High School graduate, WKU students

The Ira O. Wallace scholarship was established to encourage the education of long term care health professionals in Kentucky. Applicants must be a Kentucky resident who is planning a career in long term care administration and currently employed at a KAHCF member facility or corporate office.
Eligibility: KAHCF employee

Please submit the completed application to: Kacy Harris (kacy.harris@wku.edu). The Spring 2025 deadline for submission will be March 1, 2025.
The John E. and Betty A. Capito Scholarship Fund was established as perpetual trust within the College Heights Foundation on January 4, 1995, by a gift mad e by Mr. John
W. Capito. The number and amount of awards will be determined based upon the development of the fund, the rate of earnings, and other factors that affect the availability of funds.
Recipients are to be full-time students at Western Kentucky University.
Recipients must be majoring in nursing.
Recipients must be residents of Kentucky.
Preference is given to students residing in Bowling Green or Warren County, with residents of the counties contiguous to Warren given second consideration.
Recipients must possess the personal qualities of character, integrity, dependability, industriousness and human compassion which produce leaders and merit the honor of the award.

$5000. Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – All markets (Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London and Mount Sterling areas)

The applicant must be a graduating senior from a Kentucky high school, or a previous graduate from a Kentucky school
Attending the University of Louisville or plan to attend and pursue any nursing or medical field of study
Cumulative 2.75 GPA
Eligibility: UofL students

Individuals pursuing nursing degrees and other accredited degrees with intended focus to work in long term care, will be considered for scholarships.

The Kentucky Nurses Association offers scholarships for pre-licensure students, ADN or BSN, or licensed nurses furthering their education who are enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing located in Kentucky. Scholarships focus on nurses who are or will be practicing in rural areas of the Commonwealth. Scholarships are between $1,500 – $10,000.

To provide financial support for education, research, or project endeavors for the membership.
To provide a mechanism for members to support the organization with tax-deductible contributions.

Since 2003, the Kentucky State Loan Repayment Program (KSLRP) has served as a recruitment and retention tool to reduce health workforce shortages in rural and underserved locations throughout the state. Applicants selected to participate in the competitive program are required to commit to working full time for two years, providing primary care services at an eligible site in the state. Participants receive tax-free student loan repayment in exchange for their service commitment.

The scholarship for $500 is being awarded as a one-time only gift to qualified nurse applicants.

This $500 scholarship is to be awarded annually as a one-time-only gift to qualified nurse applicants for the purpose of obtaining or renewing individual Certified Nurse Educator credentialing via the CNE exam.

The scholarship for $500 is awarded annually as a one-time only gift to an instructor or nursing program to offset the cost of a service learning project or medical mission project.

$1000. Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – All markets (Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London and Mount Sterling areas)

The Marion Boyd Scholarship Fund is established with the Med Center Health Foundation through gifts made by friends and family of Marion Boyd and staff members of Med Center Health. The purpose of the Scholarship Fund is to pay tribute to Marion Boyd and to recognize the contributions she made to Med Center Health.
The scholarship is for the Fall 2024-Spring 2025 academic year. It includes $2,000 per year, payable over two semesters, awarded to one student. Current MCH scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply.
Eligibility: Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College student

The Medical Center at Scottsville Scholarship was established through a gift made by The Medical Center at Scottsville.
The scholarship is for the Fall 2024–Spring 2025 academic year, and will be the amount equivalent to in-state tuition and an allowance for books. It may be awarded to one student or divided between two students. The scholarship will be payable over two semesters.
Eligibility: Allen County-Scottsville High School graduate, WKU student

Qualifications include students who have been accepted into or are currently enrolled in an accredited healthcare program.

$1000. The Menifee County Health Services Scholarship provides awards to students from Menifee County who are studying in a health-related field.

Dependents of Norton Healthcare employees who are considering a degree in a health care-related field may be eligible for a $2,000 scholarship for the fall 2024 semester. These awards are made possible through the generosity of the James R. Petersdorf Fund.
Eligibility: Norton Healthcare employees

The Norton Healthcare Scholars Program is a loan forgiveness program that provides educational assistance to students pursuing or continuing a health care-related degree in a specified area of workforce need. The amount of funding received per calendar year is based on the degree program. This is a highly competitive program, and not all candidates will be accepted.
Those accepted as a Norton Healthcare Scholar sign a contract agreeing to work for Norton Healthcare upon graduation. The length and terms of this loan forgiveness commitment are based on the amount of funding received. During this commitment, the loan is eligible to be forgiven. IRS regulations require these funds to be taxed as they are forgiven. The amount of approved financial assistance is dependent on the program.
Eligibility: Norton Healthcare employees

The following requirements must be met in order to be considered for the award:
Kentucky resident Accepted into and enrolled in a program of nursing: prelicensure (LPN, RN, BSN), BSN completion, or graduate program or certificate program Enrolled in an academic term beginning after August of the application year and not completing coursework before November of that same yea.
Must be able to complete a minimum of 9 credit hours for graduate programs or 12 credit hours for prelicensure or BSN completion programs.
The credit hours required can be spread across the fall, spring and summer semesters.
The credit hours must be for published requirements of the school of nursing, and not courses that are general education requirements or prerequisite to being granted acceptance to the school of nursing (in other words, you must have already been accepted to the school of nursing and enrolled/enrolling in the coursework it specifies)

$500. A parent PTA member who is continuing his or her studies in education or in a health field and will attend an accredited Kentucky college or university.
Eligibility: PTA members

$2,000 award. The applicant must be a graduating high school senior within the CKCF service region, with priority given to residents of Hardin County
Cumulative 2.75 GPA
Plan to pursue a career in nursing or a medical field.

$1000. CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundation Nursing or Allied Health Scholars – London area

$2500. Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – All markets (Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London and Mount Sterling areas)

The Richard J. Bausch Family Scholarship is funded by an endowment that was established in memory of the father of Gregory Bausch, PharmD, Institutional Director of Medical Education at St. Claire HealthCare. The Bausch scholarship is an annual $1,000 award intended to assist a college student from Appalachia who is pursuing a health sciences degree.

$2500. Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – All markets (Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London and Mount Sterling areas)

Annually, the Kentucky Safety and Health Network, Inc. provides scholarships to eligible undergraduate and graduate college students. The scholarships are referred to as the Scholastic Achievement for Education Awards, or “SAFE” Awards. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program for occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or a related field.

The Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) will be awarding funds from the Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students Program (SDS) contingent upon available funding. This is a federal program designed to assist with the cost of tuition and other reasonable educational expenses. Students must be considered disadvantaged, either economically and/or educationally/environmentally. SDS awards will be applied to the fall and spring terms. SDS awards will cover at least one half of the annual tuition amount up to $30,000 per year. No financial aid awards may exceed the student’s cost of attendance at KYCOM.
Eligibility: University of Pikeville students

$1000. Healthcare Management, Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – Bardstown area

$1000. Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – All markets (Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London and Mount Sterling areas)

$1000. Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships – All markets (Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London and Mount Sterling areas)

$1000. The St. Claire Auxiliary established a scholarship endowment to assist students with an interest in medicine and a heart for community service. Preference will be given to students actively volunteering in SCH volunteer programs with at least 100 hours of service.

The Stewart Health Foundation Scholarship is $2,000 annually, renewable for up to four years, as long as scholarship criteria are met. Use is limited to tuition, room and board, books and lab fees. Scholarship payment of $1,000/semester will be mailed directly to the recipient’s school of choice at the beginning of each semester.

$10,000. The Stock Yards Bank HealthCare Scholarship is awarded to Rowan or Elliott Counties students majoring in the healthcare field. They must show a strong desire to enter into the medical profession. These $10,000 scholarships will be awarded during the recipient’s 4-year college career and also come with an offer of employment from SCH upon completion of their degree.

T.J. Regional Health will be offering three $2,000 scholarships to high school students who are planning to pursue degrees in the healthcare, or a healthcare-related, business field.
High school seniors who live in the T.J. Regional Health service area and who are graduating in 2024 qualify to apply for a scholarship. Preference will be given to those who are pursuing degrees in healthcare or who have a desire to apply their degree to a healthcare-related field. Degrees can also include non-patient care settings such as marketing, business administration, accounting, computer science, etc.
Application materials must be completed and submitted online at tjregionalhealth.org/scholarship by Monday, March 25, 2024. Winners will be notified by April 15, 2024. Questions regarding the application process can be submitted to scholarships@tjsamson.org.

Awarded to teen volunteers who have served at Baptist Health Corbin for over four years and worked over 500 hours. Teens ages 14 through 18 contribute many hours to the hospital by helping out in many different hours. For information on how you can become a member of the Volunteer Services Department at Baptist Health Corbin, call 606.523.8768.
Eligibility: Baptist Health Corbin teen volunteers

$1000. Open to current high school seniors living in Kentucky, currently attending a Kentucky high school, and interested in pursuing a nursing degree. Applicants must be applying to a Kentucky college or university offering an accredited program of study in nursing. Apply through online application only.

The scholarship is available to any full-time student(s) who are attending Trigg County High School and who have chosen healthcare as a career path. Scholarship amounts may vary depending on the number of eligible applicants. Historically, individual scholarship amounts have ranged from $100 to $1,000 for a single academic year (Spring & Fall semesters combined).

The UK College of Medicine administers a scholarship program with a variety of awards. Scholarships are awarded based on an expansive list of criterion – some scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence or financial need, while others are established on specific criteria such as Kentucky, county of origin or planned medical specialty.
Eligibility: UK College of Medicine students

50+ scholarships
Eligibility: UK College of Nursing students

This scholarship program is aimed at supporting the education of students interested in full-time employment at UK HealthCare upon graduation.
A monetary educational stipend is offered to eligible, selected recipients. One semester of the educational award shall be forgiven for every six months of productive full-time service in a role corresponding with the student’s respective academic program.
Eligibility: UK HealthCare students

The UofL Health Nursing Scholar Program provides educational assistance up to $24,000 to students pursuing a prelicensure nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing who commit to work for UofL Health in a direct-care RN role upon graduation.

$10,000. The Whitaker Bank Scholarship is awarded to students from specific Kentucky counties who are pursuing a degree in a healthcare program. This scholarship will be awarded during the recipient’s 4-year college career and also come with an offer of employment from SCH upon completion of their degree.

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