Each year, the Christie Foundation awards over $100,000 to students pursuing degrees in the medical field through their Health Education Scholarship program. From pharmacology to nursing to nutrition to surgery and many other medical fields, scholarship awards help create tomorrow’s medical professionals.
Christie Foundation Scholarship Application Requirements
- Scholarships are open to students (graduating senior in high school and above) pursuing a degree in the field of healthcare.
- Applicants must have a tie to East Central Illinois to qualify.
- Scholarships are for the upcoming school year.
APPLICATION WINDOW IS OPEN JANUARY 15 - MARCH 31 FOR THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC YEAR.
Scholarship decisions will be made in May and awarded in mid June by mail. Please ensure you list your full, permanent address on the application.
How the Scholarship Program Began
It was through a generous gift from the estate of Cecilia W. Rapp in 1996 that led to the formation of Christie Foundation’s scholarship program. Ms. Rapp’s gift, which was given in honor of her son Richard, a Christie Clinic pharmacist, included a farm in Champaign County (which the Foundation continues to operate) and other assets.
How It Continues Today
Today, Ms. Rapp’s legacy gift provides scholarships to students from Christie Clinic’s service area who are pursuing careers in a variety of medical fields.
Income from the Rapp Fund is coupled with gifts from other Foundation donors – including community members, area medical personnel, and former scholarship recipients – to support the studies of over 12 dozen students every year.