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St. Mary's Minority Health Care Scholarship Program, Scholarship Information


St. Marys Hospital Medical Center Minority Health Care Scholarship Program is available to provide financial assistance to individuals who are interested in and committed to pursuing a health care profession. Scholarships are awarded to two minority students who meet these requirements.

  1. Accepted or planned enrollment with University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood College for the Bachelor of Science Degree, or Madison Area Technical College for an Associate Degree. Course requirements should apply towards admissions to one of the following programs:

  2. Dietetics
    Nursing
    Physical Therapy
    Medical Laboratory Technician
    Occupational Therapy
    Radiography
    Medical Technology
    Pharmacy
    Respiratory Care

  3. Hold high school degree or equivalence requirement by June of the year application is submitted.

  4. Hold a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or meet the high school equivalence requirements.

  5. Must be entering first, second, or third year in a program without previous experience in a professional working position.

  6. Provide evidence of U.S. citizenship or documentation of permanent residency status.

  7. Hold membership in a minority group as defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (African American, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, or Native American.)

Application and selection procedure

  1. Submit a completed application form including all current transcripts by March 1. Please notify the individuals selected for recommendations that information will be mailed to them for your application. Preferably two recommendations should be from current or former instructors.

  2. Two scholarships are awarded annually in May for the following fall semester. After applications are reviewed, applicants will be selected for an interview.

Scholarship provisions

  1. The scholarships provide $1,250 for tuition each semester paid directly to the school (up to $2,500 per academic year). The scholarship will be available up to four years with annual evaluations within the admission guidelines of the chosen program.

  2. Every two weeks recipients will be provided with 16 hours of paid employment. Employment in an assistant position provides valuable related work experience.

  3. The scholarship may be renewed each year provided:

    1. Cumulative 2.5 grade point average is maintained with enrolled in at least nine hours per semester.

    2. NOTE: A one- semester grace period is applied for cumulative average below 2.5.

    3. Employment of 16 hours every two weeks with acceptable performance and attendance as a regular employee is maintained.

For information on eligibility requirements, or to receive an application, please contact Ester Lowery at 608-258-6632 or 1-800-236-6101, e-mail: elowery@ssmhc.com; or write to Human Resourced Department, St. Marys Hospital Medical Center, 707 S. Mills St, Madison WI 53715.


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