Jim and Sue Bernstein Health Center Scholarships

Jim and Sue Bernstein Health Center Scholarships

Overview: Provides scholarships to families and dependents of employees of North Carolina's rural health clinics.

Background: Founded in 2006 by James (Jim) D. Bernstein, FHLI's founding director who dedicated his life to improving health and wellness in North Carolina's rural communities. Jim helped establish a network of 81 community-based clinics and centers across the state. His wife, a former Peace Corps volunteer, joined him in creating this scholarship program.

Impact: Since inception in 2006, more than $166,000 has been awarded to more than 100 North Carolina scholars.

Geographic Scope

• Location: North Carolina (rural health clinics)
• Focus: Rural communities across the state

Eligibility

• Primary recipients: Employees of eligible North Carolina rural health clinics
• Secondary recipients: Dependents/families of eligible health center employees
• Eligible Centers (as of April 2025):
- Bakersville Health Center (MCHP) - Benson Area Medical Center - Black River Health Services - Celo Health Center (MCHP) - Chatuge Family Practice - Duplin Medical Association - Engelhard Medical Center - Hot Springs Health Program - Mt Olive Family Medicine Center - Ocracoke Health Center - OIC of Rocky Mount - Robeson Health Care Corporation - Rural Health Group - Tyrrell Rural Health Association - West Life Wellness

Funding Uses

• Clinical education of rural clinic staff members
• College education of dependents in any area of interest

Contact

• Address: 2401 Weston Parkway Suite 203, Cary, NC 27513
• Email: info@foundationhli.org
• Phone: (919) 821-0485