Scholarships

Each year $1,000 scholarships are awarded to area residents. The number of awarded is determined by the funds available in the Partner's Scholarship Fund. Anyone pursuing an education in a health-related field and can demonstrate their need for assistance is eligible for the annual awards.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be awarded a scholarship:

• Must be a high school graduate or have earned a GED.
• Must be accepted and enrolled in the human health care field at an accredited post-secondary school.
• Permanent address of applicant must be within Chippewa County or applicant must be an employee, or child or spouse of an employee of St. Joseph's Hospital.
• Each applicant must complete an application form.
• Two letters of recommendation are required. One must be a teacher or an employer; the other may be from categories such as another teacher, clergy, neighbor, law enforcement, volunteer organizations
  member, etc. (No family members.)
• References should be asked to comment on the applicant's potential for success in the health field they plan to enter, and their character, commitment, and attitude towards health care.
• Applicants must include a grade transcript from the last school year they completed.
• Previous recipients may not apply again.