Fort HealthCare has announced that it will offer more than $30,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year to students pursuing careers in healthcare. The scholarships are available through Fort HealthCare Partners, the Fort HealthCare Medical Staff, and the Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Applications can be submitted online at www.FortHealthCare.com/scholarships starting December 5, 2025, with a deadline of March 1, 2026. By submitting one application, students can be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible based on their degree program.
Eligibility requirements specify that applicants must either live in or have graduated from high schools in Cambridge, Fort Atkinson, Helenville, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, Palmyra, Sullivan, or Whitewater. Employees of Fort HealthCare are also eligible. While grade point average is taken into account during selection, community involvement and volunteer work are also considered important factors.
The Fort HealthCare Partners Scholarships include opportunities for individuals advancing their education within healthcare fields as well as high school seniors planning to enter the field. The Woody Finn Memorial Scholarship honors a long-time hospital volunteer and supports students who regularly serve in volunteer roles while pursuing healthcare careers.
“Health Careers Advancing Education Scholarships are awarded to candidates who currently hold a degree or certification in a healthcare field and are now enrolled in a course of study that leads to an advanced degree in a healthcare field.”
“Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school students pursuing a career in the healthcare field.”
“In memory of Woody Finn, a long-time dedicated volunteer of Fort Memorial Hospital, a scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a career in health care who serves regularly in a volunteer role.”
Further information about these Partner scholarships can be obtained by calling (920) 568-5276.
The Fort Memorial Hospital Medical Staff sponsors several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 each and totaling $10,000. These awards honor Dr. Robert Handeyside’s memory and are available to graduating seniors residing or attending school within the service area who plan careers in health care.
“The Fort Memorial Hospital Medical Staff sponsors several $1,000 to $3,000 scholarships totaling $10,000 in memory of Dr. Robert Handeyside. Graduating seniors, who reside or attend school in the Fort HealthCare service area (Cambridge, Fort Atkinson, Helenville, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, Palmyra, Sullivan, and Whitewater) and have chosen a career in the health field are eligible for this scholarship.”
For details on Medical Staff Scholarships call (920) 568-5194.
Several additional awards are administered by the Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation:
– The Scott W. Hulstein Scholarship was created by Gerrit and Rebecca Hulstein for high school seniors or undergraduates enrolled at colleges or technical schools studying healthcare.
– Cynthia McKinley Kolasinski Scholarships support medical or nursing students at accredited institutions; preference goes to those further along in their programs.
– The Estelle Stinson Chase & Peter A. Chase Scholarship benefits employees studying nursing at any level beyond entry.
– The Wanda L. Draeger Nursing Scholarship supports those already enrolled with at least one year completed at an accredited nursing school.
– Arthur and Nancy Nesbitt established their scholarship specifically for current employees enrolled in nursing programs.
– The Laura Jacobson Nursing Scholarship is offered both to recent high school graduates—especially those from Jefferson High School—and continuing students who live or work within the primary service area and have completed at least one semester toward an RN degree.
Information on all these opportunities is available via the organization’s website.
