Kathryn L. and William S. Shields Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- New nursing students at Indiana University South Bend
Other requirements
- Current SJHS nursing colleagues seeking continuing education
Overview
Shields Scholarship Program
The Kathryn L. and William S. Shields Endowment for the Education of Professionals in the Health Care Field was established with the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County in 1994.
Focus Areas:
- Education of new nurses through scholarship program
- Continuing education opportunities for current SJHS nursing colleagues
Geographic Scope: St. Joseph County, Indiana; partnership with Indiana University South Bend
Eligibility:
- New nursing students at Indiana University South Bend
- Current SJHS nursing colleagues seeking continuing education
Key Benefits:
- Monetary awards
- Commitment to a position at SJHS upon graduation
- Integration of recipients into the hospital during final semesters of college
- Support for professional development and career growth
Contact:
- Phone: (574) 335-4541
- Website: sjmed.com
Background: The Saint Joseph Health System endowment supports the education of new nurses through a scholarship program at Indiana University South Bend and continuing education opportunities for current SJHS nursing colleagues. The program was re-launched with emphasis on providing monetary awards plus commitment to employment at SJHS upon graduation.
What Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center- actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $15K
- Median grant
- $15K
- By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Indianapolis, IN.
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