HSHS Auxiliary Offers Three $1,000 Scholarships

Applications open for students pursuing health-related degrees in Montgomery and Macoupin counties

Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:00am

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The HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary is currently accepting scholarship applications for three $1,000 awards. The scholarships are open to students whose principal residences are in Montgomery or Macoupin counties and who have completed at least one year of college while pursuing degrees or diplomas in health-related occupations.

Why it matters

The scholarships provide financial assistance to local students interested in healthcare careers, helping to develop the next generation of medical professionals in the region served by HSHS St. Francis Hospital.

The details

Award recipient selections are based on the information provided in the required documentation, essays, letters of recommendation and personal interviews. Financial need is also a consideration for one of the awards. The deadline for submitting applications and all necessary paperwork is April 30.

  • The scholarship application period is open now.
  • The deadline to apply is April 30.

The players

HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary

A volunteer organization that supports HSHS St. Francis Hospital and awards scholarships to local students pursuing healthcare degrees.

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What’s next

Interested students can find the scholarship application on the hospital's website, hshs.org/st-francis/giving-volunteering/volunteer.

The takeaway

These scholarships demonstrate HSHS St. Francis Hospital's commitment to investing in the local community and developing the next generation of healthcare professionals.