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Scholarships

Below is a list of scholarships available through Columbus Community Hospital and the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation. 
  • CCH Foundation Scholarship – The CCH Foundation Scholarship was established in 2017. This scholarship awards $500 to a qualified student furthering his/her education in any health care field. Preference will be given to a CCH employee or the child or grandchild of any CCH employee.   
  • High School Student Scholarship – This $300 scholarship was established in 2008 to support the development of area youth. It is awarded to a qualified high school student taking Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or other entry-level health care courses. 
  • The Dwayne Willers Memorial Scholarship – This $300 scholarship was established in 2013 by the Dwayne Willers family. It is awarded to a qualified student pursuing a career in the field of radiology. 
  • The William and Barbara Gerhold Scholarship – The Gerhold scholarship was established in 2006 by longtime local residents, William and Barbara Gerhold. It is a $500 scholarship which is awarded to a qualified student to help foster educational achievement and service excellence in the nursing field. It is given to Columbus Community Hospital employees. 
  • The George Prochaska Scholarship – This scholarship was established in 2006 by the family of the late George Prochaska. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to recognize educational achievement by Columbus Community Hospital employees (and their children) in a field designed to enhance CCH’s mission of improving the health of the communities we serve. 
  • Eagles Scholarship – The Fraternal Order of Eagles #1834 Aerie & Auxiliary scholarship was established in 2006 to recognize academic achievement. It is a $1,000 scholarship that is awarded to a current Columbus Community Hospital employee who is presently enrolled in a heath care educational course. Preference will be given to candidates in CCH’s Radiology department. 
  • Dallmont J. and Bernadine Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund – The Dallmont J. and Bernadine Erickson Scholarship was established in 2014 by their daughter. $500 will be awarded with preference given to an employee or the child of any employee of the Columbus Community Hospital who is enrolled in educational training in an area of nursing. 
  • HDR Scholarship – The two HDR Scholarships were established in 2007 to assist students of Central Community College - Columbus Campus. $500 each will be awarded to two students who are pursuing careers in healthcare. Preference is given to students who plan to attend Central Community College – Columbus Campus. For one scholarship, preference is given to a student who is proficient in Spanish. 

How to Apply 

To apply for these scholarships, please download and complete the scholarship application below:
Scholarship Application

Then send completed applications to mjallen@columbushosp.org or Columbus Community Hospital, Attn: Melinda J. Allen, PO BOX 1800, Columbus, NE 68602. 

Contact Us 

For more information on these scholarship opportunities, please contact: 

Melinda J. Allen HR 
Education Coordinator 
Phone: 402-562-3321 
Fax: 402-562-4672 
mjallen@columbushosp.org

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