Loan/Scholarship Deadline: NOON on March 27, 2026
MMCGalena.org/2026ScholarshipApp

Five loan/scholarship programs are available through Midwest Medical Center to provide financial assistance to persons pursuing an education in a medical field at an accredited school of the student’s choice.

These programs have been made available to area students by seven benefactors:         

Clifford Stauss, C. Palmer and Eunice Eustice, Josephine Harvey, Richard and Marilyn Eastman, and Melvin E. Young.

Persons planning to enter careers in nursing, physical therapy, medicine, and dentistry, as well as careers in related technical fields, such as radiology, laboratory, or some other qualifying medical professions, are eligible to apply.

All loan/scholarship applications must be submitted to Midwest Medical Center by noon on March 27, 2026.

 If the student, upon graduation from their health career program, is employed at Midwest Medical Center for a period of time equivalent to the number of years financial assistance was received, the money becomes a scholarship and does not have to be repaid. If the graduate either chooses to work elsewhere or if no position is available at Midwest Medical Center in their field, the money becomes a loan; however, the annual interest rate is only 3%.

The education monies are administered in accordance with the wishes of the donors of the funds.

Money is awarded to successful applicants who meet the criteria established for each fund/donor. 

Additional information and applications may be found at MMCGalena.org/scholarships. Questions about the program should be directed to Kelli Jackson, CFO at Midwest Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Galena, IL 61036, (815) 776-7277.