Dr. Richard H. Fritz Nursing Scholarship | Memorial Health

Decatur Memorial Foundation is pleased to administer the Dr. Richard H. Fritz Nursing Scholarship.

One (1) $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who is a graduate of any Macon County high school and who has selected a career in nursing at a two- or four-year college. Applicants must be a high school senior or undergraduate.

To obtain an application, call 217–876–2146.

Criteria

Applicants must be a graduate of any Macon County high school who has selected a career in nursing at a two- or four-year college. Applicants must be a high school senior or undergraduate and pursuing a degree in nursing.

Former recipients are encouraged to apply and are eligible for two years. This scholarship is administered by the Decatur Memorial Foundation and Board of Directors.

Material To Be Included In Application Form

Completed and signed application
High school transcript
Two letters of recommendation
Proof of enrollment (Copy of acceptance letter or copy of fall class schedule)
Essay (Maximum 300 words)
What do you hope to accomplish with a nursing degree? What has influenced your decision to enter the nursing field? How will this scholarship assist you in your educational pursuits?

Deadline to apply:

March 15, 2026

Memorial Health Colleagues

Memorial Health colleagues currently receiving tuition assistance are NOT eligible to apply.

Please indicate if you are: A current Memorial Health colleague
A child of a current Memorial Health colleague

Applicant Information

Applicant's Name

Permanent Address

Home Phone

Cellphone

Address at college

Educational Background

High School Attended

Year of Graduation

H.S. Grade Point Average

H.S. Class Rank

ACT/SAT Score

Offices Held, Academic Achievements or Awards Earned in the Last Two Years

Educational Institution Applicant Will Be Attending

College/University Name

City and State

Major/Field of Study

Year in College

Cumulative Grade Point Average

Semester Hours Completed

Financial Information

Please break down the cost of your schooling for the next school year.

Tuition & Fees

Books

Room & Board

Other Costs

Total Cost of School

Explain (Example: work, savings, etc.)

Describe any personal or family circumstances which you feel should be brought to the attention of the scholarship committee.

Completed and signed application

High school transcript

Two letters of recommendations

First letter of recommendation

Second letter of recommendation

Proof of enrollment (Copy of acceptance letter or copy of fall class schedule)

Essay (Maximum 300 words) What do you hope to accomplish with a nursing degree? What has influenced your decision to enter the nursing field? How will this scholarship assist you in your educational pursuits?

E-Signature (Full Name)