Fort HealthCare Scholarships
Fort HealthCare Partners Scholarships
Fort HealthCare Partners awards seven different scholarships annually to area students.
To encourage the completion of coursework by future nurses, two $1,000 nursing scholarships are available to students who are currently enrolled in an associate degree nursing program.
Two $2,000 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.
Two $2,000 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 $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a career in health care and serves regularly in a volunteer role.
Candidates must be residents in the Fort HealthCare service area, which includes Cambridge, Fort Atkinson, Helenville, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, Palmyra, Sullivan, and Whitewater. While grade point average is important, it is not the primary consideration. Financial need will be considered as well as community/professional activities.
For more information please call Volunteer Services at (920) 568-5276.
Nursing Scholarship Application (pdf) 
Fort HealthCare
Attn: Partners Scholarship Chairman
611 Sherman Ave East
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Health Career Advancing Scholarship AP Application (pdf)
Fort HealthCare
Attn: Partners Scholarship Chairman
611 Sherman Ave East
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
High School Student Application (pdf)
Fort HealthCare
Attn: Partners Scholarship Chairman
611 Sherman Ave East
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Woody Finn Memorial Scholarship Application (pdf)
Fort HealthCare
Attn: Partners Scholarship Chairman
611 Sherman Ave East
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Fort Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship
The Fort Memorial Hospital Medical Staff sponsor a $1,500 scholarship 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 more information please call the Medical Staff Coordinator at (920) 568-5194.
Handeyside Scholarship Application (pdf)
Fort HealthCare
Attn: Medical Staff Office
611 Sherman Ave East
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-5194
Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarships
The Ormay Mason Freye Scholarship was created by Jerry and Tom Mason in memory of their mother, Ormay Freye, who was a registered nurse serving the local industry and the Fort Atkinson schools. Applicants must be seniors in high school or currently enrolled in school pursuing a program of registered nursing.
The Scott W. Hulstein Scholarship was set up by his parents, Gerrit and Rebecca Hulstein, in his memory. Applicants must reside in Jefferson County. They may be a high school senior or currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or technical school pursuing a degree in the health care field.
The Cynthia McKinley Kolasinski Scholarships are to be awarded to students studying medicine or nursing at an accredited institution of higher learning. Per the trust established by Ms. Kolasinski, preference will be given to medical students beyond their second year and nursing students beyond their first year.
For more information please call the Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation at (920) 568-5404.
Ormay Mason Freye Scholarship Application (pdf)
Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation
611 Sherman Ave East
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Scott W. Hulstein Scholarship Application (pdf)
Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation
611 Sherman Ave East
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Cynthia McKinley Kolasinski Scholarship Application (pdf)
Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation
611 Sherman Ave East
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Revised: 03/2009