Funding Amount

$25,000 annually (plus initial $75,000 memorial gift)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Patricia Boyd Nursing Scholarship

Overview: This scholarship was established in memory of Patricia Boyd, a beloved MCH employee and community leader, to support MCH employees pursuing nursing certifications and advanced degrees.

Background: The scholarship was created from a $75,000 memorial gift from Bob Boyd (Patricia's husband and longtime MCH Board of Trustees member) and an annual $25,000 contribution from an anonymous donor.

Geographic Scope: Open to MCH employees in Peterborough, New Hampshire

Focus Areas:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certifications

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) degrees

  • Nursing education and professional advancement
  • Eligibility:

  • Must be a Monadnock Community Hospital employee

  • Must be pursuing nursing certifications or advanced degrees
  • Funding:

  • Initial endowment: $75,000

  • Annual contribution: $25,000 from anonymous donor

  • In inaugural year (2024), awarded $52,500 to 13 recipients
  • Contact Information:

  • Philanthropy Office: 603-924-1700

  • Website: MCHGiving.org
  • Mission: To ease the financial burden of nursing education and empower MCH employees to advance their careers while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to the Monadnock region.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    No specific application details provided on the website. Contact the Philanthropy Office for application procedures.

    Contact for Application Information:

  • Phone: 603-924-1700

  • Website: MCHGiving.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachershealthcareprofessional-development

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