Scholarship Opportunities at ThedaCare
Thank you for your interest in scholarships offered through ThedaCare. These opportunities are possible thanks to the generosity of area donors. Learn more about the various scholarship opportunities below.
ThedaCare Family of Foundations Scholarships
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, the ThedaCare Family of Foundations offers academic scholarships to ThedaCare team members pursuing degrees in health care. These scholarships aim to support and advance the careers of our team members, while also honoring the donors’ intentions in establishing them.
Eligibility:
- Must be a current ThedaCare team member pursuing a health care-related degree.
How to Apply:
For more details, ThedaCare team members can visit the Foundations ShareWell page (internal access required) or reach out to the Foundations team at Foundations@thedacare.org.
ThedaCare Appleton Health Career Scholarship
This scholarship supports graduating seniors from Outagamie County high schools who plan to enter a health-related field.
Eligibility:
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Applicant must be a graduating senior from an Outagamie County high school.
- You must attend a Wisconsin 2-year or 4-year college to qualify for this scholarship.
- You must intend to go into a health career and choose a major leading to that outcome.
The information in the application will be reviewed by the scholarship committee and treated in a confidential manner. The final selection is based on academic achievement, character, career aspirations, and leadership.
How to Apply:
Apply for the ThedaCare Appleton Health Career Scholarship
Please submit your completed application and attachments to Morgan Wyngaard.
ThedaCare Neenah Healthcare Scholarship
Awarded by the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center–Neenah Volunteer Auxiliary, this scholarship recognizes local students pursuing careers in health care.
Eligibility:
One graduating senior from each of the following schools:
- Neenah High School
- Menasha High School
- St. Mary Catholic High School
The information in the application will be reviewed by the scholarship committee and treated in a confidential manner.
How to Apply:
Apply for the ThedaCare Neenah Healthcare Scholarship
Please submit your completed application and attachments to Sara Reybrock.
School of Radiologic Technology Scholarships
Students enrolled in the School of Radiologic Technology programs are eligible for two scholarship opportunities:
1. Academic Scholarship Award
The ThedaCare School of Radiologic Technology awards two student scholarships each year at the end the fourth semester. This scholarship goes to the student with the class’s highest grade point average for the first three semesters averaged together. This $500 scholarship is payable to the ThedaCare School of Radiologic Technology, to be used toward the student’s final year of school.
2. Jackie Lenth RT(R) Scholarship Values Award
This $500 award goes to two students at graduation. The scholarship honors Jackie Lenth, who died of cancer and was a ThedaCare team member and graduate of our program. This award goes to a student who shares Lenth’s commitment to excellence in patient care, and who exemplifies her rapport with fellow students and peers. The lead technologist, supervisors, and school faculty vote on this award.
How to Apply:
If you’d like to discuss the opportunities listed above, contact Troy Albrecht.
Volunteers of ThedaCare
Many of these scholarships are made possible through the dedication of our volunteer groups:
The Volunteers of ThedaCare Appleton award scholarships for graduating high school seniors from Outagamie County schools who will be pursuing higher education in a health career field at a two- or four-year Wisconsin college or university. Each year, one of the scholarships is awarded to a ThedaCare Appleton student volunteer who has provided exceptional volunteer support while demonstrating compassion and maturity. If you’d like to discuss this opportunity, contact Morgan Wyngaard.
The ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah Volunteer Auxiliary awards three scholarships annually, one to a student from each of the following schools who is a pursuing career in health care: Neenah High School, Menasha High School, and St. Mary Catholic High School. The scholarship must be used within the calendar year in which it is awarded. If you’d like to discuss this opportunity, contact Sara Reybrock.
The Volunteers of ThedaCare Waupaca offer several annual $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are pursuing health care careers. Each scholarship is renewable for three years if the student meets grade point average requirements, continues pursuing a health care career, and lives in the Waupaca service area (Amherst, Iola-Scandinavia, Manawa, Waupaca, or Weyauwega-Fremont). The group also offers a $1,000 scholarship each year to a ThedaCare Waupaca employee. If you’d like to discuss this opportunity, contact Andrea Crane.
The Volunteers of ThedaCare Wild Rose offer several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 for graduating high school seniors, post-graduates, and current ThedaCare Wild Rose employees who are pursuing a career in health or medical related fields. Applicants must be graduating from Almond-Bancroft, Tri-County, Wautoma or Wild Rose high schools and live in Waushara County. Post-graduates must attend a university, college, or technical school and be enrolled in a medical or health-related field as well as be a resident of Waushara County. If you’d like to discuss this opportunity, contact Blessing Skogstad.
