Scholarships

Baxter Health Scholarships

We take great pride in our area medical professional students and are excited to offer these opportunities to them. Together, we will move forward to become the most comprehensive, high-quality regional medical center in the nation. At Baxter Health we want to make it easier for you to achieve your dream career in the healthcare field.

Scholarship Agreement

All scholarships require a work commitment of 60 hours per pay period (two weeks); six months for every $5,000 in scholarship monies received, or it must be repaid. Time counted towards work commitment does not start until after graduation. In order to maintain your scholarship, students are required to submit a renewal form each term with their current transcripts with a GPA of 2.50 or higher.

Scholarships cover your tuition, lab, books, and fees for required classes of the program. Applicant must demonstrate permanent residency in the Baxter Health service area. Please check the list of available scholarships to see which one is right for you and your degree. Only one scholarship will be awarded per applicant.

Undergraduate Students

Arthur F. Baker and Bonny B. Baker Education Scholarship

The Arthur F. Baker and Bonny B. Baker Nursing Education Scholarship Trust Fund was established to assist area students with education expenses who are going into the nursing field.

Certification/Degree Criteria:

Education must be for LPN, RN or BSN.

Scholarship Amount:

$4,000 per calendar year (max amount of $1,500 for spring and fall, and max amount of $1,000 for summer)

Caroline Austino Medical Scholarship

The Caroline Austino Medical Scholarship Trust Fund was established to assist area students with education expenses. This scholarship will go toward education of any medical profession.

Certification/Degree Criteria:

Education must be for a medical profession (i.e. Radiology, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Surgical Technician, etc.)

Scholarship Amount:

$5,000 per calendar year (max amount of $2,000 for spring and fall, and max amount of $1,000 for summer)

Jimmy Leon McLean Cardiac Nursing Scholarship

The Jimmy Leon McLean Cardiac Nursing Endowment Fund was established to assist area students with education expenses who are pursuing a career in cardiac nursing.

Certification/Degree Criteria:

Education must specialize in cardiac care.

Scholarship Amount:

$1,000 per calendar year

JoAnne Cushing Nursing Scholarship

The JoAnne Cushing Nursing Endowment was established to provide young people entering the healthcare field. Their decision has given them the satisfaction that they are providing meaningful assistance to their hospital.

Certification/Degree Criteria:

Education must be for a nursing degree

Scholarship Amount:

$4,000 per calendar year (max amount of $1,500 for spring and fall, and max amount of $1,000 for summer)

Ruth Elizabeth Anderson and Mary Jane Downes Scholarship

The Ruth Elizabeth Anderson and Mary Jane Downes Trust Endowment Fund was established to assist area students with education expenses who are going into the nursing or paramedic field.

Certification/Degree Criteria:

Education must be for LPN, RN, BSN, MSN, EMT, or Paramedic program.

Scholarship Amount:

$10,000 per calendar year (max amount of $4,000 for spring and fall, and max amount of $2,000 for summer)

Baxter Health Employees

Baxter Health Employee Education Assistance

The Baxter Health Employee Education Assistance Scholarship Fund was established to provide current employees with assistance to continue their education in a nursing and non-nursing position.

Certification/Degree Criteria:

Full time Baxter Health employee (80 hours/pay period) for at least one year, or a part time employee (minimum 60 hours/pay period) for at least two years.
Must maintain a minimum of 32 hours/pay period while attending college.

Scholarship Amount:

$6,000 per calendar year (max amount of $2,000 per spring, summer and fall terms)

Baxter Health Employee RN to BSN/MSN Scholarship

The Baxter Health Employee RN to BSN/MSN Scholarship Fund was established to provide current employees assistance with education expenses who are continuing their education degrees for BSN, MSN, or Doctorate.

Certification/Degree Criteria:

Full time Baxter Health employee (80 hours/pay period) for at least one year, or a part time employee (minimum 60 hours/pay period) for at least two years.
Must maintain a minimum of 32 hours/pay period while attending college.

Scholarship Amount:

BSN - $6,000 per calendar year (max amount of $2,000 per spring, summer and fall terms)
MSN/DOC - $7,500 per calendar year (max amount of $2,500 per spring, summer and fall terms)

Baxter Health Employee Children and Grandchildren Scholarship

The Baxter Health Employee Children and Grandchildren Scholarship was created in 2004 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to students who demonstrate a strong desire to further their education and have a financial need.

Certification/Degree Criteria:

Applicant must be a current high school senior
Employee (Parent/Grandparent) must be a in good standing for at least a year and worked a minimum of 500 hours in the past year
GPA must be a 2.0 or higher

Scholarship Amount:

$1,000 per calendar year ($500 per Fall and Spring)

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

For more information, please contact Kimberly Koch at 870-508-1785 or via email at kkoch@baxterregional.org.