Applications for scholarships through the Jean Alvater Baker Educational Fund, the Albert Kahn and Mary Kahn, R.N. Educational Fund, the Millie E. Apgar Educational Scholarship Fund for Health Professionals, Dr. Reinhard and Dr. Helga Schwartz Nursing Education Scholarship, Wingover Scholarship Fund for Nursing Education, and the Patricia M. Psenisky Nursing Scholarship Fund are now being accepted by the Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation.
These funds provide educational opportunities to individuals pursuing careers in healthcare. However, the Baker Fund, Kahn Fund, Dr. Reinhard and Dr. Helga Schwartz Fund, and Wingover Fund place a special emphasis on the nursing profession. The Patricia M. Psenisky Nursing Scholarship Fund is for Students, RN's or LPN's seeking a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a Graduate Degree in Nursing.
Applicants must either be an employee of the Hunterdon Healthcare System or a resident (parent/guardian) of Hunterdon County. There is a common application for the Baker, Kahn, Apgar, Dr. Reinhard and Dr. Helga Schwartz, and Wingover Scholarship Funds. A separate application is available for the Patricia M. Psenisky Nursing Scholarship Fund.
Scholarship applications are available in the foundation office or may be obtained online at foundation.hunterdonhealthcare.org. The deadline for applications is March 1. Recipients will be notified of their awards in early May. For more information, call 908-788-6141.