Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation Nursing Scholarships

Q: When is the deadline for Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation Nursing Scholarships?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Q: Who is eligible for Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation Nursing Scholarships?

Eligible applicants: Students pursuing degrees in accredited nursing programs; Preference for students with connection to Barberton area.

The Barberton Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Healthcare Grants

Funding Amount

Varies; $38,800 distributed to 10 students in 2022

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Students pursuing degrees in accredited nursing programs
Preference for students with connection to Barberton area

Other requirements

May apply annually while in nursing program

Overview

Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation Nursing Scholarships

Purpose: Support nursing students in their pursuit of accredited nursing degrees

Eligibility:

Students pursuing degrees in accredited nursing programs

May apply annually while in nursing program

Preference for students with connection to Barberton area

Available Named Scholarships:

Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Nursing Scholarship: General nursing support

Bernadine H. Kovalchin, R.N. Scholarship Fund: Honors RN with 13 years at Barberton Citizens Hospital; supports vocational medical careers

Scholarship in Memory of Emma Rist, RN: Honors former head nurse of Coronary Care Unit at Barberton Citizens Hospital

Carol A. Storad Nursing Excellence Scholarship: Recognizes exemplary nursing; honors 43-year career at Barberton Citizens Hospital and high school teaching

Christine Elaine Weigand RN Memorial Scholarship: Helps future nurses overcome obstacles; honors 30-year RN career in orthopedic nursing and emergency care

Award Amount: Multiple scholarships per student possible; 2022 recipients received varying amounts totaling $38,800

Contact Information:

Barberton Community Foundation

Phone: 330-745-5995

Address: 460 W. Paige Avenue, Barberton, OH 44203

What The Barberton Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 24
Total given: $784K
Median grant: $15K
Range: $6,000–$196K

By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Akron, OH; Barberton, OH; Stow, OH.
4% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Barberton Community Development Corporation · Barberton, OH

Downtown rehabilitation, economic development

$196K
The Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce · Akron, OH

Economic development

$125K
City of Barberton · Barberton, OH

Economic development, parks and recreation

$105K
Main Street Barberton Inc · Barberton, OH

Operating support, downtown revitalization

$85K
Victim Assistance Program Inc · Akron, OH

Victim advocacy for barberton residents

$25K