Medical Scholarships

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Thank you for your interest in obtaining one of our scholarships. Below is a list of eligibility requirements and scholarship amount for each one. All of the Baxter Health 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. This is an added benefit knowing that you will have employment after obtaining your degree.

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. Without these necessary documents, your scholarship can be terminated and you will be required to pay back all the funds applied towards your education.

Arthur F. Baker and Bonny B. Baker Nursing Education Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must demonstrate permanent residency in the Baxter Health service area.
• Employment at Baxter Health is not required.
• Financial assistance needed. Preference is given to single parents.
• Education must be for LPN, RN or BSN.

Scholarship Amount

• Maximum available per semester is $1,000 or up to $3,000 per year.
• Assistance from all other scholarships and aid must be used first, except for Pell Grants.
• Covered: Tuition, books and fees for required classes of the program.
• Not Covered: College preparatory classes in math, composition and reading.
• There is no Work Commitment required for this scholarship.

Baxter Health Employee Education Assistance

Eligibility 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 have and maintain a positive work record with Baxter Health.
• Must maintain a minimum of 32 hours/pay period while attending college.
• Financial assistance needed.

Scholarship Amount

• Maximum available per semester is $2,000 per term or up to $6,000 per year.
• Covered: Tuition and books for required classes of the program.

Baxter Health Employee RN to BSN/MSN Scholarship

Eligibility 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 have and maintain a positive work record with Baxter Health.
• Must maintain a minimum of 32 hours/pay period while attending college.
• Education must be for BSN, MSN or Doctorate.

Scholarship Amount

• Maximum available per semester is $2,000 for undergraduate programs and $2,500 for graduate programs.
• Maximum available for online courses is up to $6,000 per year for undergraduate and up to $7,500 per year for graduate programs.
• Summer is ONE semester.
• Covered: Tuition and books for required classes of the program.
• Not covered: infrastructure fees, Arkansas assessment fees, non-credit courses and college preparatory classes in math, composition, and reading.

Caroline Austino Medical Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must demonstrate permanent residency in the Baxter Health service area.

• Financial assistance needed.
• Education must be for a medical profession.
• Must have and maintain a positive work record with Baxter Health.

Scholarship Amount

• Maximum available per semester is $2,500 or up to $5,000 per year.
• Employment at Baxter Health is not required while pursuing degree.
• Covered: Tuition and books for required classes of the program.
• Not Covered: College preparatory classes in math, composition and reading.

JoAnne Cushing Nursing Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must possess a good work ethic.
• Applicant must demonstrate permanent residency in the Baxter Health service area.
• Applicant must not use tobacco.
• Financial assistance needed.
• Education must be working towards a nursing degree.

Scholarship Amount

• Scholarship amount determined by Scholarship Committee.
• Employment at Baxter Health is not required while pursuing degree.
• Covered: Tuition and books for required classes of the program.
• Not Covered: College preparatory classes in math, composition and reading.

Ruth Elizabeth Anderson and Mary Jane Downes Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must demonstrate permanent residency in the Baxter Health service area.
• Financial assistance needed.
• Education must be for LPN, RN, BSN, MSN, EMT, or Paramedic program.

Scholarship Amount

• Maximum available per semester is $4,000 or up to $8,000 per year.
• Employment at Baxter Health is not required while pursuing degree.
• Covered: Tuition, fees, and books for required classes of the program.
• Not Covered: College preparatory classes in math, composition and reading.

Jimmy Leon McLean Cardiac Nursing Scholarship

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