MHC Auxiliary Scholarship

The SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Auxiliary is now accepting applications for its annual Scholarship Program. This program offers scholarships to individuals who are pursuing a degree and career in a healthcare-related field.

This scholarship is for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

Scholarship parameters:

• Any individual accepted into or currently enrolled in a healthcare-related program is eligible. Consideration is limited to students accepted into a healthcare-related program, where courses are restricted to student candidates for the degree or certification. For example, pre-nursing, pre-medical, and pre-pharmacy applicants are not eligible until they are accepted into nursing programs, medical schools, physical therapy programs, etc.
• Applicants must reside in Illinois.
• The school attended does not need to be in Illinois, but it must be accredited or recognized as an approved program by the appropriate agencies.
• Priority is given to MHC employees and their families, as well as SIH employees and their families.
• Students with less than one academic year remaining until graduation are not eligible for a new scholarship.
• To be competitive, a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4-point scale or a GPA of 4.5 or higher on a 5-point scale is required.
• Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, financial needs, and the availability of funds for the academic year. (4 quarters or 2 semesters.)
• Current scholarship recipients should reapply each year with updated transcripts. Renewal eligibility will be based on continued excellent academic performance and ongoing enrollment in the healthcare-related program. the scholarship may be renewed for up to four years, with reapplication required each year.