Scholarship Opportunities

Linfield College Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors with a GPA of 3.0

Must be a current or previous employee during the past two years at Mount Hood Medical Center and must be enrolled in/accepted to a program leading to a degree that would build his/her professional merit. 

Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply: 

• Current employee (0.6 FTE or greater) of  Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center for at least one year.
• Accepted to/enrolled in a program leading to an advanced degree a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. (All BSN programs are eligible, not just RN to BSN.)
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degrees are NOT eligible for Chou Award funds. 
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees are only eligible if the individual plans to remain in nursing (as opposed to a prescribing provider.) However, BSN and MSN students will be given priority over doctoral candidates. 
• Taking courses leading directly to an advanced degree (prerequisite course work is not eligible.)  
• Eligible coursework must first be approved for tuition reimbursement through the Legacy Educational Assistance Program (LEAP). If you are planning to apply to LEAP but it is too early to do so, please estimate your expected LEAP reimbursement amount on this application.  
• GPA of at least 3.0 for a BSN student and a 3.7 for a MSN must be earned in order to qualify for the reimbursement.*
• *In pass/no pass programs at education institutions such as Western Governors University, a “pass” is considered a 3.0 GPA. Therefore, BSN students can be eligible for Chou Nursing Funds, but MSN students are not.

Up to $2,000 annually for BSN and MSN

Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:

• Legacy Silverton Health nurse employed in good standing with no disciplinary action in the prior 12 months.
• OSBN, RN active status without disciplinary action.
• Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional accredited nursing degree program (baccalaureate, graduate) in the US.
• Applicant must complete essay question. (see application)
• Scholarship finalists will be interviewed by the Nursing Scholarship Committee.
• Financial need will be considered but this is NOT a “need-based only” scholarship.

$1,000

Must be a current employee of Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center and enrolled in/accepted to a program leading to a degree that would build his/her professional career. All clinical programs are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Up to $10,000

Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:

• Current employee at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center for at least one year.
• Accepted to/enrolled in a program leading to a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees are only eligible if the individual plans to remain in nursing (as opposed to a prescribing provider.)  However, BSN and MSN students will be given priority over doctoral candidates
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degrees are NOT eligible.
• Taking courses leading directly to a BSN, MSN or DNP degree.
• GPA of at least 3.0.

Any employee in a BSN program is eligible to apply.

Part-time employees may receive pro-rated awards.

All clinical programs are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Additional information found here.

Up to $5,000 annually

Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:

• Be a student in the Silverton Medical Center service area, preparing for a medical career at an accredited institution of higher education or have been accepted for fall admission by a college or university.
• Enclose a transcript of grades from high school or college.
• Complete Silverton Health Auxiliary Scholarship application.
• Write a one page essay explaining reason for choosing particular medical field of study.
• Answer application questions on a separate piece of paper.

Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:

• A current, non-RN employee of Salmon Creek Medical Center in good standing.
• Accepted to/enrolled in a program leading to a degree or certification in health care.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, if currently enrolled. *
  *In pass/no pass programs at education institutions such as Western Governors University, a “pass” is considered a 3.0 GPA.

Current RNs enrolled in BSN programs are NOT eligible to apply.

If you are an RN enrolled in a BSN program, you may be eligible for a Chou Nursing Scholarship.

Part-time employees may receive pro-rated awards.

All clinical programs are eligible and encouraged to apply

Kristine Krause, kkrause@lhs.org

Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:

• Current employee at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
• Accepted to/enrolled in a program leading to a nursing degree or completing pre-requisites for entry into a nursing program
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving Legacy Mount Hood’s patients and community

Priority for the scholarships will be given to: 

• Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses who are pursing advanced degrees (MSN or higher), including but not limited to Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• CNA/CHTs or ED techs enrolled in a nursing program or completing pre-requisites for entry into a nursing program.
• RNs from other units pursuing an advanced degree (MSN or higher).

Kristine Krause, kkrause@lhs.org

Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:

• Be a graduating high school senior attending a school in the Meridian Park Medical Center's geographical service area:  Canby, Lake Oswego, Lakeridge, Newberg, North Marion, Oregon City, Sherwood, Tualatin, Tigard, West Linn, Wilsonville or Woodburn.
• Applicants must have intentions to pursue a health care career.
• Enclose a transcript of grades from high school.
• Two letters of reference (one to be from your guidance counselor; the other from an adult of your choice)
• Complete and sign application form