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Scholarships

Collegiate Scholarships

The Fremont Health Foundation is pleased to provide scholarship assistance to students who have completed one full year of post-secondary education.

The 2025 Collegiate Scholarship application is below. Please read through the application and required materials prior to filling out the application. The application must be completed in its entirety and required materials attached before submitting. Paper applications will not be accepted. The deadline to submit applications and required materials is October 1, 2025. Once you have submitted your application you will receive a confirmation message on the screen and a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive these confirmations please resubmit your application.

Applications will be reviewed by the Fremont Health Foundation Scholarship Committee. Scholarship winners will be contacted via e-mail no later than November 1, 2025.

For questions, please contact the Foundation at (402) 727-3566 or via email at MFHFoundation@nmhs.org.

Available Scholarships

Fremont Health Foundation Scholarship: Up to two $1,000 scholarships awarded. Given to students pursuing a degree in a healthcare field with permanent residence in the Methodist Fremont Health service area who have successfully completed one year of post-secondary education and are presently a full-time student. Applicants will be evaluated on academics, character, and leadership qualities, as well as financial need. Preference will be given to student(s) that have plans to live and work in Fremont or surrounding area after college completion.

Fremont Health Foundation Impact Scholarship: Up to two $1,000 scholarships awarded. Given to students pursuing a degree in a healthcare field with permanent residence in the Methodist Fremont Health service area who have successfully completed one year of post-secondary education and are presently a full-time student. Applicants must have a minimum  3.5 GPA or higher. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the impact they have had through community service and school involvement as well as the impact they want to achieve in healthcare. Applicants will also be evaluated on academics, character, and leadership qualities. Preference will be given to student(s) that have plans to live and work in Fremont or surrounding area after college completion.

Methodist Fremont Health Employee Scholarship: Multiple scholarships awarded. Given to a currently employed Methodist Fremont Health employee or the child or spouse of a currently employed Methodist Fremont Health employee. Applicants must have successfully completed one year of post-secondary education and are presently a full-time student in any course of study. Applicants will also be evaluated on academics, character, and leadership qualities.

Michael Leibert Scholarship: One $1,000 scholarship awarded. Given to students with permanent residence in the Greater Fremont area who have been accepted into an accredited health care training program directly related to identified needs at Methodist Fremont Health.

Robert and Arlis Higley Memorial Scholarship: One $1,000 scholarship awarded. Given to students who are pursuing a Nursing career and have completed at least one year of post-secondary education with permanent residence in Arlington, Cedar Bluffs or Dodge County.

Byron M. Dillow M.D. Memorial Scholarship: One $1,000 scholarship awarded. Given to students with permanent residence in the Greater Fremont area who have completed at least one full year of post-secondary education. Recipients should be committed to a health service career either by acceptance into a health-related program of study or a person presently in a health service career that has been accepted for post-graduate study or career enhancement.

Maria M. and James H. Moore, Jr. Scholarship: One $1,000 scholarship awarded. This scholarship will only be granted to a student who is pursuing a career in the Nursing field and is currently a junior or senior at Midland University or Methodist College. The student must plan on a permanent residence in the Fremont or surrounding area after college completion. The student must be planning to work in the Fremont community in a health care position after completing school. Please be prepared to share how you plan to give back to your community, the location you hope to be hired and working full time for, as well as your future plans to support the Fremont community.  The Moore family has a strong passion for our community, giving back to our community and seeking a great place to work, play and live. They hope you enjoy the Fremont community and you choose to make this home.

Please Note:  Students who are the immediate relation (child, grandchild, niece or nephew or spouse of same) of individuals who serve on either the Fremont Health Foundation Board of Directors or the Methodist Fremont Health Board of Trustees are not eligible for these scholarships. All scholarships are subject to change at any time and without notice.

Applicant Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Country
Address Line 1 *
Address Line 2
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *
Scholarships
Scholarship(s) you are applying for:
You may apply for more than one scholarship if you meet the criteria. Check all boxes that apply.
Parent/Guardian Information
First Name *
Last Name *
First Name *
Last Name *
Methodist Fremont Health Information

Complete the below information if applicant, parent/guardian or spouse is a Methodist Fremont Health employee:

High School Information
Post-Secondary School Information
Please use official school names, not abbreviations.
Type of School
If other, please list here:
Year in post-secondary school
Anticipated degree
Living Situation
If school choice is public institution, applicant pays

Plans After Graduation

Goals and Aspirations
Special Circumstances

Financial Need

For this section, please work with your parents, guardians and/or school counselor to complete.

Is your FAFSA Student Aid Index below 9,999?
Are you or your family eligible for and/or receiving free/reduced lunches?
Are you or your family eligible for and/or receiving state assistance, such as food stamps (SNAP benefit card), rent assistance and/or Medicaid?
Are you eligible for a Pell Grant?
Scholarships and Awards
Include award name and amount.
Application Procedure

The following materials are required to submit your application.  Please upload in the boxes provided below.  All materials must be submitted to the Foundation no later than October 1, 2025.

• Cover letter of introduction that addresses your career goals, why you are applying for scholarship assistance and indicate how your receiving a Foundation scholarship may benefit the Fremont area health care community

• Resume highlighting extra-curricular activities, community involvement, leadership and employment

• Transcript(s) for all college institutions attended

• Students applying for the Foundation Impact Scholarship - Please also include a summary (different from your goals and aspirations summary) of the impact you have made as well as the impact you have received through community service and school involvement (extra-curricular activities).  Please also include how you hope to make an impact within the field of healthcare and how this scholarship will impact you. (350 words maximum)

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Information Sharing
I allow the Fremont Health Foundation to share my information with the Methodist Fremont Health Recruitment Team for possible employment opportunities.
Electronic Signature
I meet the basic eligibility requirements of the scholarship(s) for which I am applying and the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsifying information may result in my disqualification for any Fremont Health Foundation scholarship.
Please type your name in the field above to electronically sign your application.

Fremont Health Foundation’s Scholarship Committee has the sole responsibility for selecting recipients based on criteria outlined in the scholarship description. The Foundation Board of Directors must approve the scholarship awards and all decisions are final.

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