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NHA Foundation Health Care Career Scholarship Program

The Nebraska Hospital Association Research and Educational Foundation is a nonprofit corporation organized for charitable, scientific and educational purposes.

The purposes of the Foundation include:

  • To advance the improvement of the health of the people of Nebraska through the provision of better health care.
  • To foster and sponsor educational programs for training of health career personnel.
  • To provide financial aid for Nebraska hospital employees needing assistance in the pursuit of an education in the health care field.
  • To promote and sponsor research of health care issues.

2025 Applications are due by May 23, 2025.

For more information, contact Chloe Ekberg, via email at cekberg@nebraskahospitals.org or call (402) 742-8140.

Undergraduate Health Care Scholarship

Considering the importance and complexities of high-quality health care in today’s society, it is critical for bright, talented people to be encouraged to pursue professions in the field. With that in mind, the NHA Research and Educational Foundation offers the Undergraduate Health Care Career Scholarship Program, designed for students interested in a career in health care. These scholarships support future leaders in their efforts to earn a high-quality education. This scholarship is available to students enrolled in an accredited program leading to a degree in health care. Examples of approved programs include, but are not limited to, RN to BSN, Radiologic Technologist Program, Medical Laboratory Technologist Program, etc. Non-clinical degrees are also eligible.

The undergraduate award is $2,500 for the academic year.

Graduate Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a graduate degree in health care at an accredited college or university or an accredited institution offering online degree programs. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist with tuition and academic expenses in the form of an award of $5,000 for an academic year. Applicants pursuing a graduate degree in health care administration are preferred.

The Laura J. Redoutey Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding applicant and can be awarded to either an undergraduate or graduate student. This $5,000 is named for our NHA past president who served the association and its members for 21 years.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be employed by a member hospital of the Nebraska Hospital Association for at least 1 year / 12 months.
  • Applicants must be pursuing a health care degree from an accredited program.
  • Applicants must be enrolled at an educational institution from one of the following states: Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Online programs must have a presence in one of those states.

Application Must Include:

  • Completed application form.
  • Documentation from the hospital that you have been employed for at least a year.
  • A program acceptance letter from your educational institution. The letter must contain your student ID# and the complete institution name, address, and phone number of the financial aid/business office. 
  • A typed Personal Statement reflecting your reason(s) for choosing health care as a career and include your professional goals. 
  • Two completed reference letters. One reference must be from your direct supervisor or Hospital CEO. 

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