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Stine Healthcare Education Loan

Valley County Health System Foundat

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Grant Type

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Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Students pursuing a degree in the medical field

Geography

  • Selection Criteria: Recipients are selected by the Foundation Board based on:

Other requirements

  • Must be accepted into or currently enrolled in an accredited program of a recognized health career
  • Special consideration: RN students who receive the Stine loan and return to work at VCHS for a minimum of two years may be eligible for loan forgiveness through VCHS
  • Needs in the Health System service area
  • Financial need of the applicant

Overview

Stine Healthcare Education Loan

Funder: Valley County Health System Foundation

Background: In 1992, the Dale Stine family made a $100,000 memorial gift to the Foundation for the purpose of physician recruitment and educational loans.

Purpose: The educational loan funds are for students who are pursuing their studies in a chosen medical field.

Geographic Scope: Valley County Health System service area (Nebraska)

Eligibility:

  • Must be accepted into or currently enrolled in an accredited program of a recognized health career

  • Students pursuing a degree in the medical field

  • Special consideration: RN students who receive the Stine loan and return to work at VCHS for a minimum of two years may be eligible for loan forgiveness through VCHS
  • Selection Criteria: Recipients are selected by the Foundation Board based on:

  • Needs in the Health System service area

  • Financial need of the applicant

  • Likelihood the applicant will be successful in completing their degree
  • Loan Terms:

  • Interest-free repayment if recipient chooses to return and serve in the Valley County Health System service area

  • Loan forgiveness option available for RN students who work at VCHS for minimum two years (see application for details)
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 308-728-3011

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Address: 207 S. 26th Street, P.O. Box 321, Ord, NE 68862

  • Hours: M-F: 1pm - 5pm
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Click "Apply Now" on the Stine Healthcare Education Loan page at vchs-foundation.org/stine-healthcare-education-fund.html
    • Application includes details on loan forgiveness option for RN students
    • Contact the Foundation for additional application details or questions

    What Valley County Health System Foundat actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    1
    Total given
    $308K
    Median grant
    $308K
    • By dollars: Nebraska 100%. Top recipient cities: Ord, NE.

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    • Valley County Health System · Ord, NE

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      $308K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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