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CMH/Schwartz Memorial Nursing Scholarships

FRIENDS OF CMH SUMNER COMMUNITY

Funding Amount

$750

Deadline

July 1, 2026

83 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CMH/Schwartz Memorial Nursing Scholarships

Mission: To provide a scholarship for individuals to obtain a degree in registered nursing.

Overview: Each year, students pursuing careers in registered nursing are the recipients of up to two scholarships awarded from the CMH/Schwartz Memorial Nursing Scholarship through the "Friends of CMH" Foundation. Scholarship awards are made each August in the amount of $750 for the fall semester.

Geographic Scope: Applicants must have a mailing address in one of the following communities: Sumner, Westgate, Hawkeye, Fredericksburg, Tripoli, and Fayette (Iowa).

Guidelines for Selection:

  • Two scholarships will be awarded annually at the discretion of the Scholarship Selection Committee

  • One scholarship will be awarded to an individual attending an accredited nursing school of choice

  • One scholarship will be awarded to an individual attending Allen College – School of Nursing

  • Each scholarship awarded shall be considered final
  • Eligibility:

  • Applicants must have a mailing address in one of the eligible communities

  • Scholarships are awarded to individuals attending an accredited school of nursing offering a minimum of a 2-year ADN program

  • Applicants must be enrolled in and/or been accepted as a student in a registered nursing program's fall semester

  • Previous recipients and applicants of the CMH/Schwartz Nursing Scholarship are encouraged to apply

  • Traditional and nontraditional students are encouraged to apply

  • Failure to complete all parts of the application process as directed or false statements made in the application will lead to disqualification

  • All information submitted with the application will be kept confidential
  • Contact:

  • Breanna Murray, Development Coordinator

  • Phone: (563) 578-2125

  • Email: Breanna.Murray@unitypoint.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Availability: Applications are available on the hospital's website each May 1st.

    Deadline: July 1st

    Award Notification: Scholarship awards are made each August.

    Application Methods - Apply One of Two Ways:
    1. Download/complete the CMH/Schwartz Scholarship Application and return it to Breanna.Murray@unitypoint.org
    2. Complete and submit the online form

    Required Materials:

  • Complete all parts of the application as directed

  • Accurate information (false statements will lead to disqualification)
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationprofessional-development

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