Hopedale Medical Foundation is again accepting applications from high school seniors and college freshmen for its 2024 Scholarship Awards. The Foundation has awarded over $610,000 in scholarships to area students since 1980.
All public High School Seniors, College Freshmen, and Private and Home-Schooled Seniors whose permanent residence has been within the following school districts for a minimum of one year prior to application are eligible: Olympia, Tremont, Delavan, Hartsburg/Emden, Deer Creek/Mackinaw/Midwest Central, and Christian Life Academy. Applications may be picked up at your high school counselor’s office and are also available online at https://www.hopedalemc.com/community-outreach/hopedale-medical-foundation-scholarships.
Applications must be received in the HMC Administration office by Friday, April 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm.
The following scholarships will be awarded in 2024:
- $3,000 Founder’s (Healthcare) 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
- $2,000 John Rossi Memorial Nursing Scholarship
(May be awarded separate from or in addition to above winners.) - $2,000 Donna Bitner Springer Nursing Scholarship.
All students entering the healthcare or agricultural fields are eligible.
Applications are judged by an independent panel of judges who will review the applicants’:
- ACT/SAT Scores
- Class Standing
- Applicant’s Narrative
- Community/Extra-curricular Involvement
- Financial Need (Optional)
- Counselor’s Recommendation
- Other Favorable Recommendations
Winners will be announced on or before April 26, 2024. Questions should be directed to Jill Alexander at jalexander@hopedalemc.com or by calling 309-449-4296. Good Luck!