Geraldine Stephenson Scholarship Grant

Geraldine Stephenson Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Good Samaritan Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: February 21, 2026

Summary

Overview

Geraldine Stephenson Scholarship The Geraldine Stephenson Continuing Education Scholarship Endowment, administered by the Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Volunteers, provides a yearly grant of no more than $10,000 to an individual/s in a medically-related field. Geraldine "Gerry" Stephenson was a charter member of the Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Auxiliary and served as bookkeeper for the Gift Shop for 15 years. In memory of Gerry and her ideals, this endowment has been established. It is intended to support and encourage those who lack the opportunity or means to continue an education. Its purpose is to provide assistance to those who wish to continue to work toward a vocational or undergraduate degree and who, due to 1) financial need and 2) current or past family responsibilities and/or other personal disabilities have had their higher education interrupted for an extended period of at least five years or more or have been unable to complete their education due to hardship. This scholarship will enable candidates to pursue their education by providing funds to help cover the cost of tuition, books and other school-related fees as long as they meet academic standards of a 3.0 GPA.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students who are seeking a medically-related education and have had their higher education interrupted for an extended period of at least five years or more, or have been unable to complete their education due to hardship.Applicants must be those who:are seeking a medically-related education; andhave recently returned to an accredited vocational, community, or four-year college after a significant interruption of at least five years due to hardship,and be in need of financial help.Applicants must meet Oregon residency requirements.Applicants must be currently enrolled in a medically-related field of study in the stateOregon, not just anticipating acceptance.Applicants must be eligible for financial aid.