Macon County high school graduates can apply for a variety of 2024 scholarships offered by the Decatur Memorial Foundation and the Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Decatur Memorial Foundation Agriculture Scholarships: Every year, two $5,000 scholarships are offered to high school graduates who have decided to pursue a career in agriculture at a two- or four-year institution. Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduates. The deadline is February 15.
Dr. Thomas W. Samuels Nursing Scholarship: Every year, a student pursuing a nursing degree at Richland Community College receives a $2,500 grant. Applicants must be high school seniors or currently enrolled in Richland’s nursing program. The deadline is February 15.
Dr. Richard H. Fritz Nursing Scholarship: Every year, a $5,000 scholarship is offered to a high school graduate who has decided to pursue a nursing career at a two- or four-year college. Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduates. The deadline is February 15.
Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Healthcare Support Professionals Scholarships: Every year, three $5,000 scholarships are awarded to high school graduates who want to work in a healthcare support profession at a two- or four-year institution (nurse, X-ray tech, lab tech, pharmacy tech, and so on). The deadline is February 15.
Dr. Joseph Schrodt Science Scholarship: This four-year scholarship of $750 per academic school year is awarded to a Sullivan High School senior pursuing a science-related degree, license, or certification in one of the following fields: medicine, engineering, bioengineering, physics, chemistry, health-related discipline, or physical or occupational therapy. The deadline is March 20.
Additional information, including applications and submission instructions are available at memorial.health/DMF on the education assistance tab.
The Decatur Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organized in 1995. The foundation accepts tax-deductible donations to help further the mission of Decatur Memorial Hospital to improve lives and build stronger communities through better health.
For more information, contact the Decatur Memorial Foundation at 217-876-2146.