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

College transcript (Does not have to be an official transcript)
Two reference letters (Including one nursing school faculty reference)
Essay (Maximum 300 words)

Deadline to apply:

April 17, 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

Date of Birth

Address

Phone

Parents/Guardian

High School Attended

H.S. Class Rank

H.S. Grade Point Average

College Information

Program Name

School/Location

Financial Information

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

Tuition & Fees

Books

Room & Board

Total Cost of School

Describe any personal or family circumstances you would like the scholarship committee to know in considering your application.

College transcript (Does not have to be an official transcript)

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

First letter of recommendation

Second letter of recommendation

Essay (Maximum 300 words) 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?

E-Signature (Full Name)