The Foundation for Seacoast Health scholarship program is being redesigned and is not currently taking applications.
Scholarships
Overview
Since its founding, the Foundation for Seacoast Health has proudly awarded over 660 scholarships to 320 individuals totaling over $2.2 million in support.
In keeping with the mission of the organization to advance initiatives that impact and promote the health and well-being of Seacoast residents, candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate (not limited to high school seniors) or graduate degree in a health-related field of study.
Scholarship awards are announced prior to June 30th each year. Recipients and their families will be invited to attend a reception hosted by the Foundation for Seacoast Health Board of Trustees.
Eligibility
To be eligible for award consideration, applicants must be a current resident of one of the following communities (Portsmouth, North Hampton, Greenland, Rye, Newington and New Castle, New Hampshire; or, Kittery, Eliot, and York, Maine). Applicants must be pursuing a health-related field of study as an undergraduate (not limited to high school seniors) or graduate student in an accredited institution of learning. Consideration will be given to academic achievement, workforce shortage areas on the Seacoast, job experience, community service, evidence of dedication to the chosen field of study, financial need, and the likelihood of the applicant to return to the region to practice their profession.
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Lauren Dube, a resident of Greenland was selected as the recipient of a $7,500 Edwina Foye Scholarship Award. Lauren is attending Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences pursing her masters in physician’s assistant studies.
Natalie Singer, a resident of Eliot, ME was selected as the recipient of a $7,500 Steven Cutter Scholarship Award. Natalie is entering her second year at the Michigan State University and pursuing a degree in kinesiology.
Wilhelmina Bowser, a resident of Rye received a $5,000 general scholarship award. Wilhelmina is entering her second year at Scared Heart University pursuing a degree in nursing.
Edwina Foye Award
For Outstanding Graduate Student
The Edwina Foye scholarship was established in 1985 by colleagues, friends, and family to honor the memory of Edwina Foye, RN, a nurse who dedicated twenty-five years of service to Portsmouth Hospital (1952-1978).
Steven Cutter Award
For Outstanding Undergraduate Student
The Steven Scott Cutter scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees in 1999 in memory of Steven, son of Nancy L. Cutter, retired Foundation for Seacoast Health employee. Steven was a 1989 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School and a 1994 graduate of the University of Connecticut College of Pharmacy.