CHESTER – Memorial Hospital has opened applications for its healthcare scholarships, offering financial support to Randolph County residents preparing to enter the nursing and healthcare workforce.
The Mullins Nursing Scholarship and the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship provide financial assistance to students at various stages of their education, with the goal of encouraging compassionate, skilled professionals to serve the Randolph County community.
The Mullins Nursing Scholarship, established by Mrs. Maria E. Mullins in memory of her husband, William E. Mullins, is open to Randolph County residents who have been accepted into a recognized school for the study of nursing. 2026 scholarship awards are available for up to $5,000 for LPN applicants and up to $8,000 for RN or BSN applicants. Scholarship recipients must agree to return to the Randolph Hospital District to practice nursing for two or more years after completing their training and obtaining state licensure. Applications for the Mullins Scholarship are accepted annually from April 15 through June 1.
The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship provides financial support to Randolph County residents pursuing degrees in LPN, RN, BSN, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound), or Respiratory Therapy. Awards of $1,000 are available and are granted to applicants in the final semester of their program. Eligible applicants may attend an accredited or approved school inside or outside of Illinois. Scholarship selections are based on a written application and interview, focusing on character, scholastic achievement, professional promise, and financial need. Applications for the Auxiliary Scholarship are accepted through June 1 for the fall semester and through November 1 for the spring semester.
“These scholarships reflect Memorial Hospital’s longstanding commitment to investing in the future of healthcare in our community,” said Julie Stern, Human Resources Director at Memorial Hospital. “We encourage local students and graduates to apply and take advantage of these meaningful opportunities.”
Applications can be downloaded on the Memorial Hospital website at www.mhchester.com/students, or requested by contacting Memorial Hospital’s Administration Office at 618-826-4581, ext. 1299.
