Scholarships available for students pursuing careers in health care
MONTROSE, Colo. (April 15, 2026) – The Montrose Regional Health Foundation is now accepting applications for the San Juan Fund Scholarship, created to support and encourage students pursuing careers in health care.
Since 2016, the San Juan Fund Scholarship has awarded more than $65,000 to over 55 students pursuing nursing, medical, and other health-related degrees, reflecting a continued investment in building a strong local health care workforce.
The scholarship is open to individuals who have been accepted into or are currently enrolled in a health care-related program. Preference will be given to applicants from the Montrose area who intend to return and serve the health care needs of the community and surrounding regions.
Recognizing the wide range of opportunities within the health care field, the scholarship supports students at all stages of their educational journey and across diverse career paths. Applications are reviewed holistically, with an average award of $1,000.
“Investing in health care students today means stronger, healthier communities tomorrow,” said Kelly Anderson, executive director of the Montrose Regional Health Foundation. “The San Juan Fund Scholarship helps ensure that talent grows here, learns here, and returns to serve here.”
Application requirements include:
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Completed online application
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Three letters of recommendation (e.g., personal, employer, instructor, or professional reference)
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High school transcript
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College or post-secondary transcripts, if applicable
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Current acceptance letter from a college or health care program
Applications must be received by May 22, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be announced in early June.
To apply or view full scholarship details, visit mrhfoundation.org/sfscholarship. For questions, contact Kelly Anderson at [email protected] or call 970-240-7396.
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About the Montrose Regional Health Foundation (mrhfoundation.org)
The Montrose Regional Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing health and wellness in Montrose and the surrounding communities. Through fundraising, community partnerships, and philanthropic support, the Foundation invests in equipment, facilities, education, and programs that strengthen the delivery of health care.
About Montrose Regional Health (MontroseHealth.com)
Montrose Regional Health (MRH) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) health care system serving Montrose and surrounding western Colorado counties. The system includes a 75-bed hospital with a Level III Trauma Center, along with an Ambulatory Care Center and Montrose Regional Medical Group outreach clinics. An award-winning health system and one of the region’s largest employers, MRH includes more than 1000 employees and approximately 190 providers representing over 30 medical specialties, delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care close to home.
