Scholarship Opportunities

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation - Jefferson City has four scholarship opportunities available this spring. All fall applications are due by Monday, October 19, 2026.

Reach for the Stars Full-Ride Nursing Scholarships

This scholarship awards FULL-RIDE scholarships to SSM Health St. Mary’s employees (6 month minimum) enrolled in an ADN program.

Download the Reach for the Stars Nursing Scholarship Program Application Package.

Rhonda Shimmens Nursing Scholarship

This $1,000 scholarship for SSM Health St. Mary's employees can be used for independently established courses, professional accreditation, or continuing education programs.

Download the Rhonda Shimmens Scholarship Application and Instructions.

State Technical College Health Professions Student Scholarships

Scholarships up to $1,500 are available!

Read the State Tech Student Health Professions Scholarship Application Instructions.

Download the State Tech Student Health Professions Scholarship Application form.

Hospital Employee Scholarships for Continuing Education or Training

This scholarship can be used for independently established courses, professional accreditation or continuing education programs to further develop technical or professional abilities.

Read the Application Instructions for Employee Scholarships.

Download the Employee Scholarship Application.

Fall scholarship applications will be due by Monday, October 19, 2026.

Internal SSM Health employees can access all Scholarship information and application forms on the Foundation Scholarship SharePoint website.

For more information, contact:

Tori Baker, Foundation Director
tori.baker@ssmhealth.com
573-681-3742