How much funding does WNH Auxiliary Scholarship provide?

WNH Auxiliary Scholarship provides $1,000 per student ($500 per semester) in funding.

When is the deadline for WNH Auxiliary Scholarship?

The deadline is March 31, 2027.

WNH Auxiliary Scholarship

William Newton Healthcare Foundation

Foundation Annual Healthcare Grants

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Funding Amount

$1,000 per student ($500 per semester)

Deadline

March 31, 2027

357 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

WNH Auxiliary Scholarship

Funder: William Newton Hospital Auxiliary

Geographic Scope: Permanent residents or graduates of WNH primary service area, which includes Sumner, Cowley, Chautauqua, and Elk counties, Kansas

Focus Area: Healthcare education

Award Structure:

Total award: $1,000 per student

Paid in two $500 installments at the beginning of fall and spring semesters

Second installment conditional on continued full-time enrollment

Maximum of four semesters ($2,000) if student reapplies

Eligibility Requirements

Permanent resident or graduate of WNH primary service area (Sumner, Cowley, Chautauqua, and Elk counties)
Accepted into an accredited university or college program in a healthcare field
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher in good academic standing
Maintain full-time status (12 hours or more per semester)

What They Fund

Tuition and educational costs for healthcare-related degree programs at accredited institutions

What They Don't Fund

Non-healthcare fields
Part-time enrollment (less than 12 hours per semester)
Students not meeting 3.0 GPA requirement

Conditions

Payments made directly to college/university financial aid office
To receive second installment, student must submit personal letter by January 5 stating continued full-time enrollment (12+ hours) in healthcare field
Refund requested if student fails to enroll/attend or switches to non-healthcare major
Finalists may be interviewed by scholarship committee
Committee may request official transcript at any time

Contact Information

Director of Volunteer Services
William Newton Hospital
1300 East Fifth Ave.
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone: 620-221-2300

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: March 31 (annual)

Required Materials:
1. Completed application form (available from Director of Volunteer's Office or area high school counselors' offices)
2. Signed letter from applicant stating:
- Intended healthcare vocation
- Reasons for interest in healthcare
- Knowledge of importance of the vocation
3. Copy of letter of acceptance as full-time student (12+ hours per semester) in accredited college/university healthcare program
4. Financial need statement
5. Three letters of recommendation (NOT from relatives/family members) attesting to applicant's interest in chosen healthcare field
6. Official transcript copy reflecting GPA of 3.0 or better

Submission Process:

Complete application form and all required materials

Submit by March 31 to:

- William Newton Hospital
- Director of Volunteer Services
- 1300 East Fifth Ave.
- Winfield, KS 67156

Selection Process:

Auxiliary Scholarship Committee reviews applications for eligibility

Primary criteria: financial need and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better

Finalists may be asked to attend brief, informal interview with committee

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