Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to offer a number of scholarships to students seeking higher education.
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You must register as a user and log into the application system to apply and view specific requirements for each scholarship. There are tutorials on the registration page for your convenience. Please start your application early so required documents and third-party verification can be completed before submission deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Lynn Vermeer Youth Development Scholarship
Applications open September 1 - January 15
The Lynn Vermeer Youth Development Scholarship was created to support youth development and higher education – both of which Mr. Vermeer was deeply passionate about. Lynn Vermeer was the father of former UnityPoint Health President and CEO Kevin Vermeer.
Applicant Requirements:
- Must be an employee or child or grandchild of a UnityPoint Health – Quad Cities/Muscatine employee
- Must be 25 years old or younger in the awarding year of the scholarship
- Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4-point scale at the time of application or renewal
- Must be a high school senior or graduate who plans to enroll or who is already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school program or degree
- Must live within 75 miles of of 2701 17th St. Rock Island, IL 61201
- Preference given to applicants with a demonstrated financial need or other extraordinary circumstances
Dr. Eduardo Ricaurte Behavioral Health Scholarship
Applications open September 1 - January 15
To provide scholarships to current employees of Trinity Regional Health System (or successor), their children or grandchildren, and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences students who wish to pursue or are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree to work in the field of behavioral health.
One scholarship will be awarded annually.
Applicant Criteria for Employee:
- Must be a full-time employee, or a child/grandchild of a full-time employee of UnityPoint Health – Quad Cities/Muscatine for a minimum of 2 years
- Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4-point scale at the time of application or renewal
- Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university with a declared major in one of the behavioral health sciences or with the desire and intent to work in a behavioral health field
- Must live within 75 miles of 2701 17th St. Rock Island, IL 61201
Applicant Criteria for Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences Students:
- Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4-point scale at the time of application or renewal
- Must be enrolled in nursing at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences with the desire and intent to work in a behavioral health field
- Must live within 75 miles of 2701 17th St. Rock Island, IL 61201
Kenneth D. Moburg Educational Scholarship
Applications open September 1 - January 15
This monetary award has been established to provide assistance to a UnityPoint Health – Quad Cities/Muscatine team member's child pursuing a degree in a healthcare profession that requires an Associate's Degree or more. This award was established in honor of the late Mr. Kenneth D. Moburg, CEO of the former Moline Lutheran Hospital. Award amounts range from $500 - $2,000.
Applicant Requirements:
- Must be 25 years old or younger
- Must be a child of an employee or retiree who has been employed with UnityPoint Health – Quad Cities/Muscatine or its predecessors for a minimum of 3 consecutive years
- Must have completed freshman year in an accredited college or university with a minimum of 32 credit hours
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale at the time of application
- Have a declared major in a health care field with the intent of pursuing a degree in that field
Kenneth D. Moburg Administrative Fellow Award
Applications open September 1 - January 15
This monetary award has been established to provide financial assistance to persons who are engaged in graduate study leading to either a Master's or Doctorate Degree in some aspect of Health Care Administration. Mr. Moburg was an administrator at the former Lutheran Hospital in Moline. Award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000.
Applicant Requirements:
- Must be an employee or child of an employee of UnityPoint Health – Quad Cities/Muscatine
- Must be accepted and enrolled as a student in an accredited graduate educational program in healthcare or nursing administration
- Must provide the following documentation:
- Certification of acceptance and enrollment as a student in an accredited graduate program in Health Care Administration.
Trinity Medical Staff Nursing Scholarship
Applications open September 1 - October 31
The Trinity Medical Staff Nursing Scholarship was established through the generosity of members of the Trinity Medical Staff to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing through the Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences, and to create future nursing staff at UnityPoint Health – Quad Cities/Muscatine. Two scholarships will be awarded; the minimum award is $10,000 per scholarship.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4-point scale at the time of application
- Agree to work at UnityPoint Health – Quad Cities/Muscatine for a minimum of 2 years upon graduation
Not required, but additional consideration will be given to:
- First generation college students
- Applicants living within 75 miles of 2701 17th St Rock Island, IL 61201, with the intent to stay in the area upon graduation
Please note: An interview with UnityPoint Health representatives is required as part of this scholarship and will be held in the second week of November.
Trinity Medical Staff Radiography & Health Sciences Scholarship
Applications open September 1 - October 31
The Trinity Medical Staff Radiography & Lab Sciences Scholarship was established through the generosity of members of the Trinity Medical Staff to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a degree in either radiography or lab sciences at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences and to create a highly qualified healthcare staff for UnityPoint Health-Quad Cities/Muscatine. Two scholarships will be awarded each year; minimum award is $7,500 per scholarship.
Applicant Requirements:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4-point scale at the time of application
- Agree to work at UnityPoint Health - Quad Cities/Muscatine for a minimum of 2 years upon graduation
Not required, but additional consideration will be given to:
- First generation college students
- Applicants living within 75 miles of 2701 17th St Rock Island, IL 61201, with the intent to stay in the area upon graduation
Please note: An interview with UnityPoint Health representatives is required as part of this scholarship and will be held the second week of November.
Dr. Prem S. Virdi M.D. Health Sciences and Nursing Scholarship
Applications open September 1 - October 31
Dr. Prem S. Virdi understood the significant importance of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare workforce and the need to intentionally support such students. The Dr. Prem S. Virdi MD Health Sciences and Nursing Scholarship was created to award scholarships to students pursuing a graduate or undergraduate nursing or health sciences degree from Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences. One scholarship will be awarded annually for $2,500.
Applicant Criteria:
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Must be in good academic standing as determined by Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Additional consideration given to:
- First-year students and/or students who received the scholarship their first year and are reapplying
- Students with diverse backgrounds. Examples include: members of a community underrepresented in the field of health and health sciences, socially and/or economically disadvantaged, person of color, member of the LGBTQ+ community, have a disability, etc.
- Non-traditional students
- Applicants living within 75 miles of 2701 17th St. Rock Island, IL 61201
UnityPoint Health - Trinity Equitable and Inclusive Healthcare Scholarship
Applications open September 1 - October 31
UnityPoint Health - Trinity acknowledges the importance and benefit of having a diverse workforce and the need to support such students. The UnityPoint Health - Trinity DEI Scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing an undergraduate nursing or health sciences degree from Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences and is intended for populations that are underrepresented in the field of health care. One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded annually.
Applicant Criteria:
- Must be pursing an undergraduate or graduate degree at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Must be in good academic standing as determined by Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Additional consideration will be given to:
- First-year students and/or students who received the scholarship their first year and are reapplying
- Students with diverse backgrounds. Examples include: members of a community underrepresented in the field of health and health sciences, socially and/or economically disadvantaged, person of color, member of the LGBTQ+ community, have a disability, etc.
- Non-traditional students
- Applicants living within 75 miles of 2701 17th St. Rock Island, IL 61201
CVM Youth Mentoring Health Scholarship
Applications open September 1 - February 28
The Cardiovascular Medicine Youth Mentoring Health Scholarship is for Quad Cities area high school seniors and/or undergraduate students who plan to pursue or are enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study in math, science or the medical sciences from an accredited college or university. Up to five scholarships of $1,000 - $2,500 each shall be awarded annually.
Applicant Criteria:
- Must be 25 years old or younger
- Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or more on a 4-point scale at the time of application
- Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student who plans to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study in math, science, or the medical sciences at an accredited college or university
- May NOT be the child of a practicing medical doctor
- Must live within 75 miles of 2701 17th St. Rock Island, IL 61201
Additional nursing scholarships are available at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences.