Deaconess Illinois Scholarship

Deaconess Illinois Scholarship

Deaconess Illinois Scholarship

Deaconess Illinois will be awarding various scholarships to in-district college students accepted into the qualifying associate degree programs at a local college in Southern Illinois. Please complete the application below to be considered.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY: MAY 8, 2026

Scholarships available for Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Imaging, Respiratory, and Surgical Technician Students.
Up to $8,000 per year

Deaconess Illinois will pay up to $4,000 per semester for two (2) semesters per year for qualifying students to attend a local college in Southern Illinois to achieve an Associate Degree or similar course completion for the programs mentioned above. Students must be in good standing (with a C or better) to receive each semester scholarship. Passing the NCLEX and obtaining Illinois State Licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse is required after the completion of the associate degree for nursing programs at a local college. All scholarships require a two-year commitment to work at Deaconess Illinois (Crossroads, Medical Center or Union County IL Hospitals) in a position associated with the scholarship. If Deaconess Illinois does not have any hospital positions open at time of graduation, the Senior Leadership Review Team can approve the two-year commitment to be allowed in one of our Rural Health Clinics or other hospital locations within the system. Scholarship awardees will be given preference to the nurse extern and ancillary student positions in their second year of coursework.
Which healthcare program are you pursuing?*
Student Contact Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Name of Graduating Highschool*
Graduating High School Address:*
Have you been accepted into a local college's health science/career program?*

YesNo
Are you enrolled into a local college's program?*

YesNo
If you answered "yes" to the question above, what is your current enrollment status?
Have you applied for financial aid?*

YesNo
Are you a Deaconess Illinois, Deaconess Health System or an employee of a Deaconess affiliate?*

YesNo
Are you a dependent or relative of a Deaconess Illinois or Deaconess Health System employee?*

YesNo
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please provide the name and relation to the Deaconess Illinois employee:
What other scholarships or grants have you been awarded?*
If none, please type "n/a".
Please share why you are interested in the healthcare field and any prior exposure you may have had.*
List any Extracurricular Activities (include high school and other similar organizations) and dates of participation:*
List any Volunteer Activities and dates of participation:*
If none, please type "n/a".
List any prior healthcare related work experience, location and dates of employment.*
If none, please type "n/a".
To be considered for this scholarship, I accept the paid two-year work agreement for post-graduation at a Deaconess Illinois Hospital. (If a position is not available in my field of study after graduation- the commitment is nullified.)*

YesNo
To be considered for this scholarship, I will submit a copy of my most current transcript containing class rank and GPA.*

Yes
Upload most current transcript (containing class rank and GPA):*

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To be considered for this scholarship, I will attach two (2) letters of recommendation: One from a teacher/counselor and one from any of the following - coach, pastor, employer, former employer or co-worker.*

Yes
Upload Letters of Recommendation:*

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To be considered for this scholarship, I will attach a copy of my acceptance letter into a local college's program as mentioned above. If I do not have an acceptance letter at the time of this application, one will be submitted once received.*

Yes
Upload Acceptance Letter here:

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Parent Signature, if applicant is under the age of 21
Applicant Signature*
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