Since 1980, the Hopedale Medical Foundation has provided scholarships to local area students who have pursued careers in the agricultural or medical field. The Foundation has awarded over $560,000 in scholarships to local area schools, and the foundation continues to provide these scholarships each spring.
All public high school seniors, college freshmen, and private and home-school seniors whose permanent residence has been within the below school districts for a minimum of one year prior to application are eligible.
Olympia School District
- Tremont School District
- Delavan School District
- Hartsburg-Emden School District
- Deer Creek-Mackinaw School District
- Midwest Central School District
Applications are judged by an independent panel of judges who will review the applicants':
| ACT/SAT Scores | Financial Need (Optional) |
| Class Standing | Counselor's Recommendation |
| Applicant's Narrative | Other Favorable Recommendations |
| Community/Extra-Curricular Involvement |
2021 Scholarships to be Awarded:
- $3,000 Founder's (Healthcare) Scholarship
- $2,000 John Rossi Memorial Nursing Scholarship (May be awarded separate from or in addition to other winners.)
- $2,000 Donna Bitner Springer Nursing Scholarship
- $1,000 Neil Alford, Jr. Agricultural Scholarship
- $1,000 Phyllis Martin Nursing Scholarship
- $1,000 Orville Augsburger/Dorene Oehler Scholarship
- $1,000 David Eckhardt Scholarship
The 2021 Scholarship Application process is now closed for the Hopedale Medical Foundation Scholarships. If you are looking to apply for the Hopedale Medical Foundation Rural Nursing scholarship, the deadline is Monday, July 12, 2021 at 4:00pm. Information about this scholarship opportunity can be found on The Hopedale Medical Foundation Rural Nursing Scholarship page.
2021 Hopedale Medical Foundation Scholarship Winners
For questions, or additional information, please contact Becky Powell, Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm at 309.449.4296. For 2021, applications must be received in the HMC Administration office by Friday, March 26, 2021 at 4:00pm. No email applications, please. Winners will be announced on or before April 16, 2021.
Please note: If you are applying for a nursing scholarship from this page, you might find it also beneficial to look at the Hopedale Medical Foundation Rural Nursing Scholarship information.