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Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation Nursing Scholarships

The Barberton Community Foundation

Funding Amount

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

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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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

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

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Healthcare

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