How much funding does Hopedale Medical Foundation Scholarships provide?

Hopedale Medical Foundation Scholarships provides $1,000 - $5,000 in funding.

Hopedale Medical Foundation Scholarships

THE HOPEDALE MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $5,000

Deadline

Closed

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Hopedale Medical Foundation Scholarships

Overview: Since 1980, the Hopedale Medical Foundation has provided scholarships to local area students pursuing careers in the agricultural or medical field. The Foundation has awarded over $625,000 in scholarships to local area schools and continues to provide these scholarships each spring.

Eligibility

Geographic Scope: Students whose permanent residence has been within one of the following school districts for a minimum of one year prior to application:
Eligible Applicants:

Focus Areas

Agricultural field careers
Medical field careers

Named Scholarships Available (2026)

$5,000 - Michelle Anne Rossi Memorial Nursing Scholarship
$4,500 - Candice Blackert Nursing Scholarships (may be awarded in varying amounts based on applicant needs)
$4,000 - Thelma Alford Nursing Scholarship
$3,000 - Allen-McCabe Healthcare Field Scholarship
$3,000 - Founder's (Healthcare) Scholarship
$2,000 - John Rossi Memorial Nursing Scholarship (may be awarded separate from or in addition to other awards)
$2,000 - Donna Bitner Springer Nursing Scholarship
$1,000 - Neil Alford, Jr. Agricultural Scholarship
$1,000 - Phyllis Martin Nursing Scholarship
$1,000 - Orville Augsburger/Dorene Oehler Scholarship
$1,000 - David Eckhardt Scholarship
$1,000 - Mary Sue Post, RN Nursing Scholarship

Selection Criteria

Completed Application
ACT/SAT Scores/Class Standing
Applicant's Essay
Community/Extra-Curricular Involvement
Financial Need (Optional)
Counselor's Recommendation
Other Favorable Recommendations

Contact Information

Mindy Peterson-Lindsey Email: mpeterson-lindsey@hopedalemc.com Phone: (309) 449-3321

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026 by 5:00pm
2. Obtain Application: Download the 2026 Scholarship Application from the website
3. Required Materials:
- Completed Application form
- ACT/SAT Scores or Class Standing
- Applicant's Essay
- Documentation of Community/Extra-Curricular Involvement
- Financial Need information (Optional)
- Counselor's Recommendation
- Other Favorable Recommendations (if applicable)
4. Submit Application: Mail or deliver completed application with all supporting materials by the deadline
5. Review: Applications are reviewed by an independent panel of judges
6. Notification: Winners will be notified of award decisions