Healthcare Scholarships
Our health, and the health of our loved ones and neighbors, is everything. Looking to the future, we recognize that our need for a robust, talented and diverse healthcare workforce only continues to grow.
UnityPoint Health - Meriter’s mission is to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. In doing so, we also want to make sure all youth in our community feel supported and encouraged to join us in the healthcare industry.
The Difference we Make Together
With your help, we can continue to support and develop the next generation of healthcare professionals.Your gift will support eager local high school and college students, who volunteer their time at UnityPoint Health - Meriter pursuing a career in the healthcare field—many of whom often face financial barriers to pursuing their dream. Thanks to the generosity of donors, since 1987, over 700 extraordinary students have received scholarships, giving them the strong start they need to begin their educational journey toward becoming healthcare professionals.
Apply for Health Care Scholarships
We offer two healthcare scholarships through UnityPoint Health – Meriter. The goal of these scholarship programs is to support and encourage those in our community who are pursing higher education in the healthcare field and to encourage workforce retention at UnityPoint Health – Meriter.
- Review the Application Requirements in advance.
- Once all materials are ready, fill out and submit the online application here.
The application will open January 2 at 8:00 am and close at noon on January 31, 2024, or as soon as we receive 25 complete applications. An incomplete application will result in ineligibility.
- Review the Application Requirements in advance.
- Once all materials are ready, fill out and submit the online application here.
The application will open February 1 at 8:00 am and close at noon on February 29, 2024, or as soon as we receive 50 complete applications. An incomplete application will result in ineligibility.
- Please note both application forms require a Google account. If you do not already have one, you may create one for free here.
- Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Decisions are final and at the sole discretion of our Scholarship Committee.
- Applicants will hear of the decisions via email by April 19, 2024.
- Checks will be handed out at the Scholarship Reception on May 1, 2024.
High School applicants are encouraged to reach out to their high school Guidance Counselor for support.
Applicants may contact UnityPoint Health – Meriter's Volunteer Services department at 608-417-6257 or MSN_volunteer@unitypoint.org with any questions. Parental inquiries will not be entertained.