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Delores Heflebower Nursing Scholarship

Illinois Valley Community Hospital

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Delores Heflebower Nursing Scholarship

Funder: St. Margaret's Health

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

    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

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