Dependents of Norton Healthcare employees who are considering a degree in a health care-related field may be eligible for a $2,000 scholarship for the fall 2026 semester. These awards are made possible through the generosity of the James R. Petersdorf Fund.

How It Works

To be considered for the 2026 Norton Healthcare James R. Petersdorf Dependent Scholarship, your dependent/child must be:

• Eligible to be covered as a dependent under your benefits plan
• Accepted into or enrolled in a regionally accredited university or college in preparation for an undergraduate degree in a health care-related field
• A student with full-time status during the semester for which the scholarship is paid

You must remain employed with Norton Healthcare during the scholarship period. Dependents of all providers and employees at the director level and above are NOT eligible for the scholarship.

Previous scholarship recipients may reapply each year of their undergraduate degree program. The application period is open from April 1 to June 1. Recipients will be notified in late June.

Application Requirements

• Résumé (including volunteer activities and awards)
• Letter of recommendation from an educator or employer
• Most recent transcript from applicant’s university, college or high school
• Incoming freshman only:
  • Acceptance letter or proof of enrollment from applicant’s university or college
• Essay of 2,500 words or less that responds to the following points:
  • All applicants
    • Discuss one current or future issue facing the health care industry.
    • Who or what has been most influential in your decision to continue your education and why?
  • New scholarship applicants
    • Discuss how the Norton Healthcare James R. Petersdorf Dependent Scholarship would impact your ability to pursue a health care-related degree.
    • Describe your career plans after you complete your degree.
  • Previous scholarship recipients
    • How have you benefited from receiving the Norton Healthcare James R. Petersdorf Dependent Scholarship?
    • How have your current career plans evolved since you received the Norton Healthcare James R. Petersdorf Dependent Scholarship?