Dependents of Norton Healthcare employees who are considering a degree in a health care-related field may be eligible for a $2,000 scholarship for the fall 2024 semester. These awards are made possible through the generosity of the James R. Petersdorf Fund.

How It Works

To be considered for a Norton Healthcare James R. Petersdorf Dependent Scholarship, your dependent/child must be:

• Eligible to be covered as a dependent under your benefits plan
• Accepted into a regionally accredited university or college in preparation for an undergraduate degree in a health care-related field
• A student with full-time status during the semester for which the scholarship is paid

You must remain employed with Norton Healthcare during the scholarship period.

Applications must include:

• Completed online application form
• Résumé (including volunteer activities and awards)
• Letter of recommendation from an educator or employer
• Most recent transcript from applicant’s university, college or high school
• Incoming freshman only:
  • Acceptance letter or proof of enrollment from applicant’s university or college
  • Most recent transcript from applicant’s high school
• Essay of 2,500 words or less that responds to the following points:
  • All applicants
    • Discuss one current or future issue facing the health care industry.
    • Who or what has been most influential in your decision to continue your education and why?
  • New scholarship applicants
    • Discuss how the Norton Healthcare James R. Petersdorf Dependent Scholarship would impact your ability to pursue a health care-related degree.
    • Describe your career plans after you complete your degree.
  • Previous scholarship recipients:
    • How have you benefited from receiving the Norton Healthcare James R. Petersdorf Dependent Scholarship?
    • How have your current career plans evolved since you received the Norton Healthcare James R. Petersdorf Dependent Scholarship?