Good Samaritan Accepting Applications for Health Career Scholarships until April 1

Last year, Carly Blakely, RN (left) was one of 26 recipients to receive a scholarship from Good Samaritan Foundation to help further her health care education. Foundation Director Cindi Richter (right) presented Blakely with a ceremonial check last May.

KEARNEY - Applications are being accepted until April 1 for Good Samaritan Foundation’s annual Health Career Scholarship program. Recipients of the 26 scholarships, totaling approximately $17,750, will be announced in May 2025.

Since 1989, the Foundation at CHI Health Good Samaritan has awarded $328,891 in scholarships to 473 students pursuing professional careers in health care. Upon graduation, many of these future nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and other professionals remain in Kearney providing health care to the community.

To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled or accepted in a recognized health career program, and be permanent residents or students attending schools within Good Samaritan’s 16-county service area. 

Applications must be submitted online by April 1 and include a resume, educational enrollment verification, official transcripts, letters of recommendation and a statement of professional goals. 

For more information or to apply for a Good Samaritan Foundation 2025 Health Career Scholarship, visit www.cognitoforms.com/CHIHealth/GSFScholarshipApplication2025

All scholarships are made possible through generous donors.

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