HCA Healthcare is committed to helping the next generation of caregivers launch a rewarding career in healthcare.
In an effort to nurture the pipeline of healthcare professionals in Utah, we’re introducing the Caregivers of Tomorrow Scholarship program for colleagues who are enrolled in or accepted to designated higher education programs and who plan to complete their academic practice at HCA Healthcare’s eight Utah hospitals, known locally as MountainStar Healthcare.
The scholarships currently available are:
- The Caregivers of Tomorrow Nursing Scholarship, open to Westminster College School of Nursing students entering their final semester who are employed/hired as full-time or part-time Registered Nurse Apprentices (RNA).
- The Caregivers of Tomorrow Respiratory Therapy Scholarship, open to students accepted into Joyce University’s Respiratory Therapy program and employed/hired as full-time or part-time colleagues at one of the eight MountainStar Healthcare hospitals from Logan to Payson.
- The Caregivers of Tomorrow Surgical Technology Scholarship, open to students accepted into the Surgical Technology program at Davis Technical College and employed/hired as full-time or part-time colleagues at one of the eight MountainStar Healthcare hospitals from Logan to Payson.
If you are not currently employed at a MountainStar Healthcare facility, please visit our careers website to learn more about opportunities to join our team of skilled, passionate healthcare professionals.
Scholarship Deadlines
Deadline for: |
Nursing: Westminster |
Resp Therapy: Joyce University |
Surgical Tech: Davis Tech |
Surgical Tech: WGU |
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Scholarship Application Deadline |
May 1 Oct 1 |
Mar 15 June 1 |
Dec 1 / Mar 15 Jun 1 / Aug 1 |
TBD |
Hospital Scholarship Selection Committee Review Deadline |
May 15 Oct 15 |
March 24 June 15 |
Dec 15 / Mar 24 Jun 15 / Aug 15 |
TBD |
Division Scholarship Selection Committee Review Deadline |
May 31 Oct 31 |
April 7 June 30 |
Dec 31 / April 7 Jun 30 / Aug 30 |
TBD |
Notification to Hospital, Applicant, and School |
June 15 Nov 15 |
April 14 July 15 |
Jan 15 / Apr 14 July 15 / Sept 15 |
TBD |
Program Start Dates |
January August |
May September |
March / June Sept / Nov |
TBD |
Program/Scholarship Length | Last Semester in RN School | Two years Assoc Degree |
Fifteen months TS-C Certification |
TBD |
How to Apply
Individuals who are employed by a MountainStar Healthcare facility (or have accepted an offer of employment) can submit their Caregivers of Tomorrow Scholarship application by filling out the appropriate application form below. E-mail the completed application form and the information outlined below to the appropriate e-mail address associated with your hospital.
Information to include with your completed application:
- Most recent unofficial academic transcript (if applicable)
- Recommendation letter from your academic institution or immediate supervisor
- Most recent annual evaluation (if applicable)
- Two reference letters from non-family members that validate your overall academic achievement, career goals and community involvement
- Personal statement of 250-500 words explaining desire for scholarship and professional goals.
- Documentation of any volunteer service and/or community involvement
Please submit your application & documentation to the hospital email where you work: