The Auxiliary has awarded more than $1 million in scholarship aid to deserving recipients, with individual awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Currently, the Auxiliary grants about a dozen scholarships a year.
Providing support for nursing education has been a priority for the Eisenhower Dolores Hope Auxiliary since 1975, when an Auxiliary member made a generous donation to fund continuing education for nurses employed at the hospital. Once that gift was exhausted, the Auxiliary assumed responsibility for ongoing fundraising to support this important initiative.
The results have been impressive.
To date, the Auxiliary has awarded more than $1 million in scholarship aid to deserving recipients, with individual awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Currently, the Auxiliary grants about a dozen scholarships a year. Recipients are chosen based on financial need in consultation with Eisenhower’s chief nursing officer.
The scope of the program also has expanded. Today, any Eisenhower employee who is enrolled in an accredited nursing degree program (even if they’re not yet a nurse) is eligible to apply for a scholarship.
In addition, one scholarship per year is awarded to a junior volunteer who is graduating from high school and has been accepted into a medically related program.
A portion of proceeds from the Auxiliary’s retail operations, including Collectors Corner and the hospital’s Dolores Hope Gift Shop, helps to fund the scholarship program.
Eligibility Requirements
- Current employee working toward a degree in nursing who has been employed by Eisenhower Health for at least two years. (Note: degree programs above master’s level are NOT eligible.).
- Agree to continue employment at Eisenhower for two years from date of course completion.
- May not have received more than four scholarships through this program.
- Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited institution and have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 system).
If you meet the above requirements, we invite you to download the application and employer statement, follow the instructions in the application and return the entire application and all requested materials by March 28, 2025.
Nursing Scholarship Application March 2025 · Employer Statement for Nurse Scholarships March 2025
If you have further questions, please contact us at EisenhowerAuxiliary@icloud.com.
To learn more about the nursing scholarship program or to get involved with the Eisenhower Dolores Hope Auxiliary, for more information, please contact us at 760-895-7687 or email at contact@EisenhowerHealthAuxiliary.org.