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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.
Eligibility Requirements
- Pursuing a career in nursing or health professions degree for direct patient care.
- A permanent residence in one of the following Indiana counties: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, or Whitley.
- A minimum GPA of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale.
- A current college student, a second career/older student, or planning to attend college in the upcoming school year.
- Applicants must be above freshman status and accepted into the nursing or health professions program (must provide documentation for verification).
- Attending a minimum of two semesters in the upcoming school year.
- Nursing students pursuing a Registered Nursing degree and above (no LPN, LVN, or CNA degrees).
- Social work students must be pursuing a Master's or Doctorate degree.
- In-person students only (no online programs).
- Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree.
- Attending an eligible college/university listed below.
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
Application and Deadline
If the SCHOLARSHIP deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it is extended to the next business day at noon.
| Deadline Date | Decision 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.