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Health Professions and
Nursing Scholarships

Making an Impact with Scholarships

Awards from $5,000 to $20,000!

The Lutheran Foundation recognizes the need for highly trained, compassionate professionals pursuing a degree in nursing or other healthcare professions. This is a one-time scholarship and is extremely competitive.

You do not need to be Lutheran to apply for this scholarship opportunity.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be pursuing a career in nursing or health professions degree for direct patient care.
  • Must be a permanent residence in one of the following Indiana counties: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, or Whitley.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale.
  • Must be a current college student, a second career/older student, or planning to attend college in the upcoming school year.
  • Must be at sophomore level and accepted and provide an acceptance letter for the nursing or health professions program.
  • Must be attending a minimum of two semesters in the upcoming school year.
  • Must be pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree (certificate programs will not be considered).
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Eligible College/
University

  • Huntington University, Columbia City
  • Huntington University, Fort Wayne
  • Huntington University, Huntington
  • Indiana University, Fort Wayne
  • Indiana University School of Medicine, Fort Wayne
  • Indiana Wesleyan University, Fort Wayne
  • Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne
  • Manchester University, Fort Wayne
  • Manchester University, North Manchester
  • Purdue University, Fort Wayne
  • Trine University, Angola
  • Trine University, Fort Wayne
  • University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne        

                                 

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Application and Deadline

If the SCHOLARSHIP deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it is extended to the next business day at noon.

Deadline DateDecision By
December 1 (noon)March 31

Application

An application will not be considered if:

  • Received after the grant deadline.
  • Any information is incomplete.
  • Does not include the required templates and attachments.

Contact

  • If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact Nan Meyer at (260) 458-2104 or by email