Delores Heflebower Nursing Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Serves students nationally (form includes international country selections)

Focus Area: Nursing education

Background: Memorial scholarship named after Delores Heflebower, offered by St. Margaret's Health Foundation to support nursing students pursuing various nursing program types.

Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in or planning to attend a nursing program
• Can be pursuing any type of nursing program (RN, LPN, etc.)
• Current or prospective nursing students

Contact Information:

• St. Margaret's Health – Spring Valley: 600 East First Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362
• Phone: (815) 664-5311
• St. Margaret's Health – Peru: 925 West Street, Peru, IL 61354
• Phone: (815) 223-3300

Note: St. Margaret's Health Peru and Spring Valley closed all current operations as of Friday, June 16, 2023 at 11:59 P.M. This scholarship's current status is uncertain.

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application form at the application portal
2. Provide Personal Information:
   • Full name
   • Complete address
   • Phone number (primary)
   • Email address
3. Educational Information:
   • Name of school currently attending AND type of nursing program enrolled in
   • Address of current school
   • Name of school planning to attend
   • Address of school planning to attend
4. Academic and Financial Details:
   • Current GPA
   • List of other scholarships applied for (with scholarship year)
   • List of other scholarships received (with scholarship year)
5. Supporting Materials:
   • TWO reference letters from an instructor and/or employer (upload files, max 100 MB each)
   • Short essay (2-4 paragraphs) describing:
   • Your qualifications for this scholarship
   • Your interest in Nursing
   • Any additional information or comments you wish to offer
   • Upload essay file (max 100 MB)
6. Essay Requirements Address:
   • Extracurricular activities
   • Reason for chosen field
   • Financial reason for need of scholarship
7. Submit application online