Carolyn M. Butterfield Trust Nursing Scholarship

Taylorville Memorial Foundation is pleased to administer the Carolyn M. Butterfield Trust Nursing Scholarship.

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who has graduated from a Christian County high school and is enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university. Applicants must be in or have completed their first year in a nursing program.

For questions, please call 217-707-5271.

Criteria

  • Applicants must be a graduate of a high school located in Christian County.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a two- or four-year college and be in or have completed the first year in a nursing program.
  • Willing to write a thank you note to the donor.

Material To Be Included In Application Packet

  1. College transcript (Does not have to be an official transcript)
  2. Two reference letters (Including one nursing school faculty reference)
  3. Essay (Maximum 300 words)
    4. What do you hope to accomplish with a nursing education? What has influenced your decision to enter the nursing field? How do you forsee the completion of this program contributing to your career goals?

Deadline to apply:

April 17, 2026

Memorial Health Colleagues

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

Applicant Information

College Information

Financial Information

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

 Two letters of recommendations (Including one nursing school faculty reference)