The application cycle is open from December 15, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
Applications received on February 1, 2026 or after will not be accepted. They will need to be resubmitted during the next application cycle.
The St. Clement Community Foundation offers a $1,500 Healthcare Scholarship for students pursuing a degree in health care. A $500 Community Service Scholarship will be awarded to a student not receiving the $1,500 award.
Program:
This scholarship program pays honor to the history of St. Clement Hospital and Maria Care – the founding entities that began in 1900 as a way to bring health care to Red Bud and the local community. Scholarship recipients are encouraged to pursue careers in the local area to help carry forward and honor this long-standing legacy.
Eligibility:
- Must be pursuing a career in healthcare
- Must have a home residence in the St. Clement service areas of Randolph County, Monroe County, or the southern St. Clair County towns of Lenzburg, Marissa, New Athens, or Columbia
- Awardees must be able to provide a class roster, photo and drivers license prior to receiving the scholarship funds
Award Categories:
- Current employee, or the spouse or dependent, of Red Bud Regional Hospital
- Traditional student (moving directly from high school into college, including the years to complete the degree)
- Non-traditional student (taking time off between high school and college for career, raising kids, etc)
- Random selections
- Community Service
Communication/Timeline: (all communication will be via email)
- February 1 – Application window is closed
- March – Scholarship committee begins reviewing applications
- April – Awardees are announced and notified. Scholarship checks will be mailed to the awardee after he/she submits a class roster, photo and drivers license.
All requests for funding will be reviewed by the SCCF Scholarship Committee and final decisions will be made by the SCCF Board of Directors.
Questions can be directed to the Scholarship Chairman at 618-282-5104.