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These scholarships and loan repayments are awarded by Legacy's Foundations and Volunteer Auxiliaries. We're pleased to offer this support, but the specific eligibility guidelines
must
be followed.
Please read the guidelines for each scholarship carefully. We're sorry, but Legacy scholarships are not available for students who don't meet the requirements for school, geographic residence or other criteria.
Most scholarships are awarded to students living in Legacy's service area who are entering college and plan a career in health care, and some include invaluable on-the-job experience during the summer months.
Nursing Students
Please note the specific eligibility requirements for these scholarships. You
must
be a current student at Linfield School of Nursing to qualify.
S
cholarship #1 - Peterson Scholarship
Eligibility
Linfield College Juniors and Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 and a commitment to nursing.
Hospital
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Program funding
Good Samaritan Foundation
Length of award
1 year
Total award per student
$1,000
Awards per year
Varies
Contact
Linfield Financial Aid Office (McMinnville)
finaid@linfield.edu
or 503-883-2225
Scholarship #2 - Lloydena Grimes Scholarship
Eligibility
Linfield College Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors with a GPA of 3.0
Hospital
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Program funding
Good Samaritan Foundation
Length of award
1 year
Total Award per student
$2,000
Awards per year
Varies
Contact
Linfield Financial Aid Office (McMinnville)
finaid@linfield.edu
or 503-883-2225
Scholarship #3 - Tigerstrand Scholarship
Eligibility
Linfield College students, eligible after one quarter at Linfield
Hospital
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Program funding
Good Samaritan Foundation
Length of award
1 year
Total award per student
$2,000
Awards per year
1
Contact
Linfield Financial Aid Office (McMinnville)
finaid@linfield.edu
or 503-883-2225
Scholarship #4 - Geraldine Stephenson Scholarship
Eligibility
Students who are seeking a medically-related education and have had their higher education interrupted for an extended period of at least five years or more, or have been unable to complete their education due to hardship.
Hospital
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Program funding
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Volunteers (endowment administrators)
Length of award
1 year
Total award per student
Up to $10,000
Awards per year
Varies
Application deadline
May 30, 2026
Application form
2026 Geraldine Stephenson Scholarship Application
Contact
Brandi Porter,
brporter@lhs.org
Returning Student
Scholarship #1 - Mount Hood Medical Center Foundation Health Care Professional Scholarship
Eligibility
Must be a current or previous employee during the past two years at Mount Hood Medical Center and must be enrolled in/accepted to a program leading to a degree that would build his/her professional merit.
Hospital
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Program funding
Mount Hood Medical Center Foundation
Length of award
1 year
Total award per student
Up to $5,000
Awards per year
Four or more
Application Deadline
March 30, 2026
Application Form
PDF
,
MS Word
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org
Scholarship #2 - 2026
Chou Nursing Scholarship Fund for Advanced Education
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
Current employee (0.6 FTE or greater) of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center for at least one year.
Accepted to/enrolled in a program leading to an advanced degree a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. (All BSN programs are eligible, not just RN to BSN.)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degrees are NOT eligible for Chou Award funds.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees are only eligible if the individual plans to remain in nursing (as opposed to a prescribing provider.) However, BSN and MSN students will be given priority over doctoral candidates.
Taking courses leading directly to an advanced degree (prerequisite course work is not eligible.)
Eligible coursework must first be approved for tuition reimbursement through the Legacy Educational Assistance Program (LEAP). If you are planning to apply to LEAP but it is too early to do so, please estimate your expected LEAP reimbursement amount on this application.
GPA of at least 3.0 for a BSN student and a 3.7 for a MSN must be earned in order to qualify for the reimbursement.*
*In pass/no pass programs at education institutions such as Western Governors University, a “pass” is considered a 3.0 GPA. Therefore, BSN students can be eligible for Chou Nursing Funds, but MSN students are not.
All clinical programs are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Hospital
Legacy Health Salmon Creek Medical Center
Program funding
Salmon Creek Hospital Foundation
Length of award
1 calendar year
Total award per student
Up to $2,000 annually for BSN and MSN
Awards per year
Up to 40
Application Deadline
November 3, 2025
Application Form
PDF
,
MS Word
Chou Scholarship FAQs
Download FAQs
here
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org
Scholarship #3 - 2025
Carol J. Kenagy Nursing Education Scholarship
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
Legacy Silverton Health nurse employed
in good standing with no disciplinary action in the prior 12 months.
OSBN, RN active status without disciplinary action.
Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional accredited nursing degree program (baccalaureate, graduate) in the US.
Applicant must complete essay question.
(see application)
Scholarship finalists will be interviewed by the Nursing Scholarship Committee.
Financial need will be considered but this is NOT a “need-based only” scholarship.
Hospital
Legacy Silverton Health Medical Center
Program funding
Silverton Health Foundation
Length of award
1 calendar year
Total award per student
$1,000
Awards per year
Up to 3
Application Deadline
June 16, 2025
Application Form
PDF
,
MS Word
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org
Scholarship #4-
Meridian Park Medical Foundation Health Care Professional Scholarship
Eligibility
Must be a current employee of Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center and enrolled in/accepted to a program leading to a degree that would build his/her professional career. All clinical programs are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Hospital
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Program
Meridian Park Medical Foundation
Length of award
1 calendar year
Total award per student
Up to $5,000
Awards per year
Multiple
Application Deadline
March 30, 2026
Application Form
PDF
,
MS Word
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org
Scholarship #5-
2026 Good Samaritan Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
Current employee at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center for at least one year.
Accepted to/enrolled in a program leading to a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees are only eligible if the individual plans to remain in nursing (as opposed to a prescribing provider.) However, BSN and MSN students will be given priority over doctoral candidates
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degrees are NOT eligible.
Taking courses leading directly to a BSN, MSN or DNP degree.
GPA of at least 3.0.
Any employee in a BSN program is eligible to apply.
Part-time employees may receive pro-rated awards.
All clinical programs are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Additional information found
here
.
Hospital
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Program
Good Samaritan Foundation
Length of award
1 year
Total award per student
Up to $5,000 annually
Awards per year
Multiple
Application Deadline
January 16, 2026
Application Form
PDF
,
MS Word
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org
Scholarship #6 - Meg Gadler Tripp Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
Current employee at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Accepted to/enrolled in a program leading to a nursing degree or completing pre-requisites for entry into a nursing program
Demonstrate a commitment to serving Legacy Mount Hood’s patients and community
Priority for the scholarships will be given to:
Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses who are pursing advanced degrees (MSN or higher), including but not limited to Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
CNA/CHTs or ED techs enrolled in a nursing program or completing pre-requisites for entry into a nursing program.
RNs from other units pursuing an advanced degree (MSN or higher).
Hospital
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Program
Legacy Health Foundation
Length of award
1 calendar year
Total award per student
Up to $2,000 annually
Awards per year
2 or more
Application Deadline
March 30, 2026
Application Form
PDF
,
MS Word
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org
Scholarship #7 - Irene Stephenson High School Scholarship Endowment
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
Be a graduating high school senior attending a school in the Meridian Park Medical Center's geographical service area: Canby, Lake Oswego, Lakeridge, Newberg, North Marion, Oregon City, Sherwood, Tualatin, Tigard, West Linn, Wilsonville or Woodburn.
Applicants must have intentions to pursue a health care career.
Enclose a transcript of grades from high school.
Two letters of reference (one to be from your guidance counselor; the other from an adult of your choice)
Complete and sign application form
Hospital
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Program
Irene Stephenson High School Scholarship Endowment
Length of award
1 calendar year
Total award per student
$2,000
Awards per year
Up to six
Application Deadline
April 3, 2026
Application Form
2026 Irene Stephenson Scholarship Application
Contact
Brandi Porter
, Volunteer Services, at 503-692-2270
Scholarship #8 - Cori Lowery Brotherton Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
Current employee of Legacy Health.
Accepted to/enrolled in a LPN, ADN, BSN, MA or CNA program.
GPA of at least 3.0, if currently enrolled.
Demonstrate a commitment to the field of nursing and serving Legacy patients.
Employees from all programs/departments are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Program
Legacy Health Foundation
Length of award
1 calendar year
Total award per student
$1,000 or more
Awards per year
Up to 5
Application Deadline
October 20, 2025
Application Form
PDF
,
Word
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org
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DONATE TODAY
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>
Community Benefit
>
Scholarship Opportunities
These scholarships and loan repayments are awarded by Legacy's Foundations and Volunteer Auxiliaries. We're pleased to offer this support, but the specific eligibility guidelines
must
be followed.
Please read the guidelines for each scholarship carefully. We're sorry, but Legacy scholarships are not available for students who don't meet the requirements for school, geographic residence or other criteria.
Most scholarships are awarded to students living in Legacy's service area who are entering college and plan a career in health care, and some include invaluable on-the-job experience during the summer months.
Nursing Students
Please note the specific eligibility requirements for these scholarships. You
must
be a current student at Linfield School of Nursing to qualify.
S
cholarship #1 - Peterson Scholarship
Eligibility
Linfield College Juniors and Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 and a commitment to nursing.
Hospital
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Program funding
Good Samaritan Foundation
Length of award
1 year
Total award per student
$1,000
Awards per year
Varies
Contact
Linfield Financial Aid Office (McMinnville)
finaid@linfield.edu
or 503-883-2225
Scholarship #2 - Lloydena Grimes Scholarship
Eligibility
Linfield College Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors with a GPA of 3.0
Hospital
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Program funding
Good Samaritan Foundation
Length of award
1 year
Total Award per student
$2,000
Awards per year
Varies
Contact
Linfield Financial Aid Office (McMinnville)
finaid@linfield.edu
or 503-883-2225
Scholarship #3 - Tigerstrand Scholarship
Eligibility
Linfield College students, eligible after one quarter at Linfield
Hospital
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Program funding
Good Samaritan Foundation
Length of award
1 year
Total award per student
$2,000
Awards per year
1
Contact
Linfield Financial Aid Office (McMinnville)
finaid@linfield.edu
or 503-883-2225
Scholarship #4 - Geraldine Stephenson Scholarship
Eligibility
Students who are seeking a medically-related education and have had their higher education interrupted for an extended period of at least five years or more, or have been unable to complete their education due to hardship.
Hospital
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Program funding
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Volunteers (endowment administrators)
Length of award
1 year
Total award per student
Up to $10,000
Awards per year
Varies
Application deadline
May 30, 2026
Application form
2026 Geraldine Stephenson Scholarship Application
Contact
Brandi Porter,
brporter@lhs.org
Returning Student
Scholarship #1 - Mount Hood Medical Center Foundation Health Care Professional Scholarship
Eligibility
Must be a current or previous employee during the past two years at Mount Hood Medical Center and must be enrolled in/accepted to a program leading to a degree that would build his/her professional merit.
Hospital
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Program funding
Mount Hood Medical Center Foundation
Length of award
1 year
Total award per student
Up to $5,000
Awards per year
Four or more
Application Deadline
March 30, 2026
Application Form
,
MS Word
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org
Scholarship #2 - 2026
Chou Nursing Scholarship Fund for Advanced Education
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
Current employee (0.6 FTE or greater) of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center for at least one year.
Accepted to/enrolled in a program leading to an advanced degree a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. (All BSN programs are eligible, not just RN to BSN.)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degrees are NOT eligible for Chou Award funds.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees are only eligible if the individual plans to remain in nursing (as opposed to a prescribing provider.) However, BSN and MSN students will be given priority over doctoral candidates.
Taking courses leading directly to an advanced degree (prerequisite course work is not eligible.)
Eligible coursework must first be approved for tuition reimbursement through the Legacy Educational Assistance Program (LEAP). If you are planning to apply to LEAP but it is too early to do so, please estimate your expected LEAP reimbursement amount on this application.
GPA of at least 3.0 for a BSN student and a 3.7 for a MSN must be earned in order to qualify for the reimbursement.*
*In pass/no pass programs at education institutions such as Western Governors University, a “pass” is considered a 3.0 GPA. Therefore, BSN students can be eligible for Chou Nursing Funds, but MSN students are not.
All clinical programs are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Hospital
Legacy Health Salmon Creek Medical Center
Program funding
Salmon Creek Hospital Foundation
Length of award
1 calendar year
Total award per student
Up to $2,000 annually for BSN and MSN
Awards per year
Up to 40
Application Deadline
November 3, 2025
Application Form
,
MS Word
Chou Scholarship FAQs
Download FAQs
here
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org
Scholarship #3 - 2025
Carol J. Kenagy Nursing Education Scholarship
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
Legacy Silverton Health nurse employed
in good standing with no disciplinary action in the prior 12 months.
OSBN, RN active status without disciplinary action.
Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional accredited nursing degree program (baccalaureate, graduate) in the US.
Applicant must complete essay question.
(see application)
Scholarship finalists will be interviewed by the Nursing Scholarship Committee.
Financial need will be considered but this is NOT a “need-based only” scholarship.
Hospital
Legacy Silverton Health Medical Center
Program funding
Silverton Health Foundation
Length of award
1 calendar year
Total award per student
$1,000
Awards per year
Up to 3
Application Deadline
June 16, 2025
Application Form
,
MS Word
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org
Scholarship #4-
Meridian Park Medical Foundation Health Care Professional Scholarship
Eligibility
Must be a current employee of Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center and enrolled in/accepted to a program leading to a degree that would build his/her professional career. All clinical programs are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Hospital
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Program
Meridian Park Medical Foundation
Length of award
1 calendar year
Total award per student
Up to $5,000
Awards per year
Multiple
Application Deadline
March 30, 2026
Application Form
,
MS Word
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org
Scholarship #5-
2026 Good Samaritan Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
Current employee at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center for at least one year.
Accepted to/enrolled in a program leading to a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees are only eligible if the individual plans to remain in nursing (as opposed to a prescribing provider.) However, BSN and MSN students will be given priority over doctoral candidates
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degrees are NOT eligible.
Taking courses leading directly to a BSN, MSN or DNP degree.
GPA of at least 3.0.
Any employee in a BSN program is eligible to apply.
Part-time employees may receive pro-rated awards.
All clinical programs are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Additional information found
here
.
Hospital
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Program
Good Samaritan Foundation
Length of award
1 year
Total award per student
Up to $5,000 annually
Awards per year
Multiple
Application Deadline
January 16, 2026
Application Form
,
MS Word
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org
Scholarship #6 - Meg Gadler Tripp Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
Current employee at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Accepted to/enrolled in a program leading to a nursing degree or completing pre-requisites for entry into a nursing program
Demonstrate a commitment to serving Legacy Mount Hood’s patients and community
Priority for the scholarships will be given to:
Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses who are pursing advanced degrees (MSN or higher), including but not limited to Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
CNA/CHTs or ED techs enrolled in a nursing program or completing pre-requisites for entry into a nursing program.
RNs from other units pursuing an advanced degree (MSN or higher).
Hospital
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Program
Legacy Health Foundation
Length of award
1 calendar year
Total award per student
Up to $2,000 annually
Awards per year
2 or more
Application Deadline
March 30, 2026
Application Form
,
MS Word
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org
Scholarship #7 - Irene Stephenson High School Scholarship Endowment
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
Be a graduating high school senior attending a school in the Meridian Park Medical Center's geographical service area: Canby, Lake Oswego, Lakeridge, Newberg, North Marion, Oregon City, Sherwood, Tualatin, Tigard, West Linn, Wilsonville or Woodburn.
Applicants must have intentions to pursue a health care career.
Enclose a transcript of grades from high school.
Two letters of reference (one to be from your guidance counselor; the other from an adult of your choice)
Complete and sign application form
Hospital
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Program
Irene Stephenson High School Scholarship Endowment
Length of award
1 calendar year
Total award per student
$2,000
Awards per year
Up to six
Application Deadline
April 3, 2026
Application Form
2026 Irene Stephenson Scholarship Application
Contact
Brandi Porter
, Volunteer Services, at 503-692-2270
Scholarship #8 - Cori Lowery Brotherton Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
Current employee of Legacy Health.
Accepted to/enrolled in a LPN, ADN, BSN, MA or CNA program.
GPA of at least 3.0, if currently enrolled.
Demonstrate a commitment to the field of nursing and serving Legacy patients.
Employees from all programs/departments are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Program
Legacy Health Foundation
Length of award
1 calendar year
Total award per student
$1,000 or more
Awards per year
Up to 5
Application Deadline
October 20, 2025
Application Form
,
Word
Contact
Kristine Krause,
kkrause@lhs.org