Benton County Healthcare Scholarship

Jeanne Hazleton Scholarship

The Jeanne Hazleton Scholarship for Midwifery and Doula Education was established in 2008 by Patrick Hazleton, husband of the late Jeanne Hazleton, and funded by numerous contributions made by family and friends. The purpose of the Jeanne Hazleton Scholarship Fund is to honor Jeanne’s lifetime service and contribution to the community as a practicing doula and midwife and to encourage women to enter or continue their education in the birthing profession. The scholarship program is designed to help residents of Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties begin or continue their education for doula and/or midwife training, certification or licensing.

Eligibility

To be considered for a Jeanne Hazleton Scholarship for midwifery and doula education, candidates must meet the following guidelines:

• Student must have a primary residence in Benton, Lincoln or Linn county. Having a primary residence is defined as:
  • Currently living or working in the community or living there before school or training;
  • Having graduated from high school in the community; or
  • Having parents who live in the community and lived there before the student entered their field of training or training program.
• Student must be accepted to or attending an accredited midwife (including lay midwife and or certified nurse midwife) or doula school or program.
• Student must demonstrate a dependable attitude, responsible performance and commitment to the general requirements of the birthing profession.
• Student must provide a written statement of goals and any community service involvement.
• Student must report once a year to the Jeanne Hazleton Scholarship Committee on progress of studies while attending school and be willing to have a portion of that report used in marketing materials.
• Currently living or working in the community or living there before school or training;
• Having graduated from high school in the community; or
• Having parents who live in the community and lived there before the student entered their field of training or training program. 

Application Process & Timeline

Completed applications are due April 1, 2025.

Scholarship recipient(s) will be announced June of 2025.
Scholarship funds will be mailed in July in the recipient’s name directly to the college/university indicated on the application. No funds will be released directly to the recipient.

The scholarship application form and guidelines for the 2025–2026 academic year are available to download. Please read the guidelines carefully to ensure that your application meets the funding criteria. For questions, call the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation at 541-768-4256.

Virginia Welch Scholarship

Each year the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Auxiliary awards the Virginia Welch Scholarship to students planning to pursue a career in a medically-related field. The scholarship is named in honor of Virginia Welch, a head nurse who became Good Samaritan’s administrator in 1951 and served until 1967. To date, more than $277,000 has been awarded to students pursuing a career in health care.

High school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in, or accepted to, a program to pursue a career in a medically related field in a hospital setting are eligible to apply.

Applications Must Be Postmarked by April 11, 2025.

For more information, call Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Volunteer Services at 541-768-5083.

Larry A. Mullins, DHA, Scholarship

The Larry A. Mullins, DHA, Endowed Scholarship for Health Care Education scholarship was established in 2003 by the board of directors of Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis, Oregon. It was founded in honor of former Samaritan Health Services’ President/CEO Dr. Larry Mullins, upon the completion of his doctoral degree in health care administration (DHA) from the Medical University of South Carolina. At least one scholarship of $2,000 is awarded annually from this fund. 

Eligibility

Funding decisions are made on an annual basis by a committee chaired by Dr. Mullins. To be considered for a Mullins Scholarship, candidates must meet the following guidelines:

• Be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a health care related field.
• Special consideration will be given to applicants who are currently employed in the health care field, members or veterans of the U.S. military and those who are willing to practice in Oregon or Arizona. Veterans must submit a copy of their DD-214 Form 4 with the application.
• Special consideration will also be given to applicants who are currently attending one of the following institutions: Arizona State University, Glendale Community College, Linn Benton Community College, Medical University of South Carolina, Northern Arizona University, Oregon State University and Western University of Health Sciences—COMP NW.

Mullins scholarships are available to individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age, color, disability or marital status. 

Application Process & Timeline

Completed applications are due April 1, 2025.

Scholarship recipient(s) will be announced June of 2025.
Scholarship funds will be mailed in July in the recipient’s name directly to the college/university indicated on the application. No funds will be released directly to the recipient.

The scholarship application form and guidelines for the 2025–2026 academic year are available to download. Please read the directions carefully to ensure that your application meets the funding criteria. For questions, call the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation at 541-768-4256.