If healthcare is a career you are considering, Northwestern Medical Center wants to help you discover the path that is right for you. Once you’ve identified where your passion in healthcare lies, NMC can also help fund your education. We are proud to be able to offer scholarships designed to support the educational paths of future providers in Vermont. If you are in the beginning stages or just checking a health career out, view our resources to the left for more information on education and career options.
Scholarships we offer:
Northwestern Medical Center & Vermont State University Registered Nurse Program
Eligibility Requirements:
- This scholarship is available to high school graduates who reside in the Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) service area or are dependents of NMC employees and who will be pursing a Registered Nurse degree through Vermont State University (VTSU).
- Candidates must meet requirements outlined by VTSU for their RN Program.
- Candidates must be willing to accept per diem employment as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in an inpatient setting with NMC following their first semester at VTSU. This requires an LNA license upon completion of 1st semester at VTSU. **Employment Application required
- Candidates must be willing to accept new graduate Registered Nurse positions at NMC following completion of degree at VTSU. **Employment Application required.
- Candidates must be willing to remain employed by NMC for a minimum of 3 years following completion of RN degree with VTSU, in a benefit eligible status (Part-Time or Full-Time status).
Applications are closed at this time.
Sponsored By: NMC
Number Given: Varies, between 1 and 5
Scholarship Amount: Varies, covering tuition for nursing program
2025 Deadline: December 31
Contact: Kelly Campbell, 802-752-1999, [email protected].
Martin H Wennar, MD’s Health Professions Scholarship
The NMC and the Wennar Scholarship Committee are pleased to award scholarships to graduating High School seniors from Franklin County, Vermont who are entering collegiate study in a health care field. This scholarship is not based on financial need — it is awarded based on a student’s academic performance and community service.
One or more scholarships will be awarded each year, with one scholarship going to a student pursuing a career in nursing. The scholarships are funded through the Martin H. Wennar, MD, Health Education Fund.
Health Professions Scholarship Application (PDF)
Health Professions Scholarship Application (Online)
Sponsored By: Wennar Scholarship Committee
Number Given: Varies, between 3 and 5
Scholarship Amount: $3,000 – $5,000
Eligibility: Graduating High School Seniors from Franklin County, Vermont
Applications: Available at HS Guidance Offices or at the link above.
Deadline: Postmarked, received, or dropped off in-person by April 1st each year
Award Presented: May
Contact: Kate Laddison or Jess Farnsworth, NMC Community Relations: (802) 524-1239 or (802) 524-1280
Wennar, MD
Apply for the Martin H Wennar, MD Health Professions Scholarship
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Kate Laddison or Jess Farnsworth, NMC Community Relations: (802) 524-1239 or (802) 524-12