2025-2026 Scholarship Applications
Available Now!

The Madelia Health Foundation values an educated workforce and encourages people that are pursuing careers in health care. The Foundation offers scholarships to students who have been accepted into an accredited academic program leading to a career in health care.

This year we are excited to offer four renewable scholarships!

The scholarship(s) will be awarded to the candidate who best displays: Outstanding academic achievement, Passion for a career in their selected health care field, Financial need and Community involvement and volunteerism.

Available Scholarships

This $500 renewable scholarship is available for High School seniors who are pursuing a career in health care. Students must be a resident of Madelia, Lake Crystal or the surrounding area. Students must be accepted in an accredited associate or bachelor’s degree program to be eligible for the scholarship.

This $1,000 renewable scholarship is available for a Madelia area student interested in pursuing a degree in Radiology or Lab Science. The scholarship is available to non-traditional students as well as high school seniors. Students must be accepted in a diploma or degree program at an accredited trade, associate or baccalaureate school.

This $1,000 renewable scholarship is available to Madelia area students pursuing a career in the nursing field or to returning students pursuing advanced training in the nursing field. Students must be accepted in a diploma or degree program at an accredited trade, associate or baccalaureate school.

To be eligible to apply, you must be:

  • A high school senior or returning student accepted in a diploma or degree program at an accredited trade, associate or baccalaureate school.
  • A resident of Madelia or the surrounding area (Madelia Healthcare, Pam Masters, Yoshiko Masters Scholarships)
  • Actively volunteer or help others

Your application packet must include the following:

  • Completed application
  • Completed academic verification or a copy of your diploma or transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Typed essay that tells us:
    • Your career goals
    • Influences on your career choice
    • Reasons you deserve this scholarship
    • How this scholarship will help you financially
    • What you have done to give back to your community

Submit completed scholarships by Tuesday, April 15th, 2025:

Scholarship packets may also be submitted by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 to:

  • High School Counselor’s Office at Madelia High School or
  • High School Counselor’s Office at Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial High School or
  • Madelia Health Foundation Office (Please give to Executive Director in sealed envelope)