Scholarship Opportunities

Allied Health Sciences


Anne Szabunia Memorial Scholarship

Students wishing to apply for this scholarship must have completed 90 credit hours toward the completion of their degree in Health Care Systems Administration, a cumulative Ferris State University grade point average of 3.0 or better, and a non–traditional student. (Members or immediate family members of Southeastern Michigan Hosp. Purch. Mgmt. may not apply.)

The award is approximately $1,000.00 and is non–renewable.

Application deadline: April 1

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Bailey, Bernard F. & Melissa Anne Family Fund

This is an outside scholarship* for residents in the mid-Michigan area (Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Montcalm, Ogemaw, Osceola, Roscommon & Saginaw County). Scholarships are given to students in health care fields on the basis of merit and established criteria as determined by an overseer committee. Applicant must already be accepted into an accredited health care career studies program pursuing undergraduate, graduate or professional schooling. Those in preliminary or preparatory programs do not qualify. Cumulative GPA must be 3.0 or higher.

Award amount varies.

Application deadline: February 15

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Board of Nursing Scholarship — MSN

This is an outside scholarship* requiring students be in the Masters in Nursing/Education track at the Graduate Level. Students must have a 3.0 Ferris State University cumulative grade point average or better, and must submit the Notification of Intent to Award Scholarship Form to the AHS Dean’s Office.

The award amount is approximately $6,000.00 and is non–renewable.

Application deadline: April 15

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Board of Nursing Scholarship — RN

This is an outside scholarship* requiring students be in their second year of Nursing. Students must have a 3.0 Ferris State University cumulative grade point average or better, and must submit the Notification of Intent to Award Scholarship Form to the AHS Dean’s Office.

The award amount is approximately $5,000.00 and is non–renewable.

Application deadline: April 15

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Brian and Grace Brown

Students wishing to apply for this scholarship are required to complete a FAFSA, be enrolled full–time in Respiratory Care, and be at least a sophomore at the time the student would receive the scholarship.

The award amount is approximately $1000.

Application deadline: April 1

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C. Alan Tressler

Students must be in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine to apply for this scholarship. Students must also be a Michigan resident, in the second year of the program, have a completed FAFSA, and a 3.0 or better Ferris State University grade point average.

The award amount varies per year and is non-renewable.

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C. Jerry & Mary Ford

Students in their second year of Nursing with a minimum of a 2.5 Ferris State University grade point average and a completed FAFSA are eligible to apply.

The award amount varies per year and is non renewable.

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Call Family Scholarship

Students in the College of Allied Health with a 2.75 minimum cumulative Ferris State University grade point average, a minimum of 56 completed credit hours, and a completed FAFSA are eligible to apply. Students are encouraged to provide documentation and/or information regarding participation in University and community activities.

The award amount varies per year and is non–renewable.

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Dental Health Professionals

Students in the Dental Hygiene program with at least 26 completed credit hours and a minimum of a 3.0 Ferris State University grade point average are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Preference is given to full-time students from Wexford, Missaukee or Osceola counties.

The award amount is $500.00 and is non–renewable.

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Frances Friar Memorial Nursing

Full–time students in their second year of nursing with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative Ferris State University grade point average, and a completed FAFSA are eligible to apply.

The award amount varies per year, and the scholarship is non–renewable.

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Geff Reinke

This scholarship is available to all full–time Dental Hygiene majors with a minimum 2.5 cumulative Ferris State University grade point average and a 3.2 major grade point average.

The award amount is $500.00 per year and is non–renewable.

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Mary Ann Hashimi Dental Hygiene Leadership

This scholarship is available to Dental Hygiene students after the completion of their first year of professional sequence. Students must have a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative Ferris State University grade point average, be a member of SADHA in good standing, and demonstrate leadership participation in volunteer activities. Both full and part time students are eligible to apply.

The award amount is $500.00 per year and is non–renewable.

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Mary Free Bed Minority Scholarship

This is an outside scholarship* opportunity requiring students be full-time junior, senior or graduate level, with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative Ferris State University grade point average. Preference is given to black/African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, American or Hispanic/Latino American citizens of the US.

The maximum award amount is $17,500 and is non–renewable.

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Mary Ann Hashimi Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available for students who have completed 2 semesters of professional course work and have a minimum 3.0 Ferris State University cumulative grade point average. Preference is given to minority students and a completed FAFSA is required.

The award amount is $500.00 per year and is non–renewable.

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Mike Shira Health Care Systems Administration

Junior and senior level students enrolled in the Health Systems Management program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative Ferris State University grade point average are eligible to apply.

The award amount varies per year and is non–renewable.

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Outer Drive Hospital Auxiliary

Sophomore level students in any health related program with a 3.0 minim Ferris State University grade point average and a completed FAFSA are eligible to apply.

The award amount is $1,000.00 per year and is renewable.

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*Ferris State University is dedicated to assisting students with their financial needs. As an added service to FSU students, we post outside scholarships to our current scholarship page. Outside scholarships are clearly marked with "Outside Scholarship" under the name of the scholarship. Outside scholarships have no affiliation with
Ferris State University.

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