2026-2027 Application Period is Closed

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.

Named Scholarships

The Madelia Health Foundation’s named scholarships celebrate individuals whose careers, service, and commitment to healthcare have made a lasting impact on our community. Through these scholarships, their legacies continue by supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Madelia Health Foundation 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.

Established in memory of Janet Dysthe, who dedicated more than 50 years of service as a registered nurse at Madelia Health. Janet cared for generations of patients and families with compassion, professionalism, and kindness, earning the respect of colleagues and the community alike. Following her nursing career, she remained connected to Madelia Health through volunteer service and her dedication to the Tranquility Garden. She will be remembered for her genuine kindness, lasting friendships, and unwavering commitment to caring for others.

This scholarship honors Janet’s legacy by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare and encouraging future caregivers to follow her example of service, compassion, and dedication to community.

Scholarship Amount: $500 Renewable Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to Madelia-area students pursuing a healthcare-related diploma or degree at an accredited trade, associate, or baccalaureate institution.

Established in memory of Yoshiko Masters, who devoted 32 years of service to the Madelia Clinic and Hospital as a laboratory technician. Born in Japan, Yoshiko came to the United States in the 1950s to pursue her education and build a life centered on caring for others. Throughout her career, she played an important role in patient care and remained dedicated to Madelia Health through her involvement with the Hospital Auxiliary.

Known for her kindness, dedication, and love of quilting, sewing, baking, and flower gardening, Yoshiko left a lasting impact on both her colleagues and the community she served.

This scholarship honors Yoshiko’s legacy by supporting students pursuing careers in laboratory science and diagnostic imaging while encouraging future healthcare professionals to serve their communities with the same commitment and compassion that defined her life.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Renewable Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to Madelia-area students interested in pursuing a degree in Radiology or Laboratory Science. The scholarship is open to both traditional and non-traditional students who have been accepted into a diploma, associate, or bachelor’s degree program at an accredited institution.

Established by Pam and Mike Masters, this scholarship supports students pursuing careers in nursing and nurses seeking advanced education and training.

Following a 40-year nursing career, Pam understands both the rewards and challenges of the profession. While pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, she received scholarship support from her local community hospital, an experience that left a lasting impression. Having experienced the financial stress that often accompanies advanced education, they wanted to help reduce that burden for future nursing students.

A medical mission trip to Africa further reinforced the impact that financial support can have on developing the next generation of healthcare providers, both abroad and within local communities. Inspired by those experiences, this scholarship was meant to encourage and support those answering the call to serve others through nursing.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Renewable Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to Madelia-area students pursuing a career in nursing or returning students seeking advanced nursing education. Applicants must be accepted into a diploma, associate, or bachelor’s degree program at an accredited institution.

Contact Information

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  Wednesday, April 15th, 2026:

Scholarship packets may also be submitted by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 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 (Please give to Hospital Registration in sealed envelope with Attn: Foundation)