Scholarships

Hunterdon Health Foundation Offers Scholarships

Please note, this application deadline is Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Applications for scholarships through the Jean Alvater Baker Educational Fund, Albert Kahn  and Mary Kahn, R.N. Educational Fund, ERS Charitable Fund Scholarship, Millie E. Apgar Educational Scholarship Fund for Health Professionals, Dr. Reinhard and Dr. Helga Schwartz Nursing Education Scholarship, Gladys Benfield Watkinson Scholarship for Nursing Education (formerly Wingover Scholarship Fund for Nursing Education), and  Patricia M. Psenisky Nursing Scholarship Fund are now being accepted by Hunterdon Health Foundation.

All funds provide educational opportunities to individuals pursuing careers in healthcare.  However, the Kahn, Apgar, ERS Charitable, Dr. Reinhard and Dr. Helga Schwartz, and Gladys Benfield Watkinson Funds place an 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 Hunterdon County residents or employees/volunteers (parents/guardians) of Hunterdon Health or its related organizations.  There is a common application for the Baker, Kahn, ERS Charitable, Apgar, Dr. Reinhard and Dr. Helga Schwartz, and Gladys Benfield Watkinson Scholarship Funds. A separate application is available for the Patricia M. Psenisky Nursing Scholarship Fund.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  Application forms are available on this page below.    Recipients will be notified of their awards at the beginning of May 2023.  For more information, please call the Foundation Office at 908-788-6141.