Scholarships
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Gloria Heinitz
This scholarship, named after Gloria Heinitz who was a Registered Nurse for Melissa Memorial Hospital for almost 45 years, including her role as Director of Nursing. The first Gloria Heinitz scholarship was awarded in 2015. This scholarship is for $1,000 per year and can be awarded to student employees. The Gloria Heinitz scholarship is funded through the Legacy Event.
2026-2027 Gloria Heinitz Scholarship Recipient: TBA
Winona Rouze
The Winona Rouze Scholarship was created and funded by her family in 2011 in her memory. Winona Rouze was a nurse at Melissa Memorial Hospital for many years. The scholarship is for $1,000 per year.
2026-2027 Winona Rouze Scholarship Recipient: Roslynne Doorn
MMH Foundation Legacy
This scholarship was developed by the Melissa Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Directors in 2012. As of 2023, Melissa Memorial Hospital Foundation funds this scholarship at $1,000 per year. Typically, two students are selected to receive this scholarship. The MMHF Legacy Scholarship is funded through the Legacy Event.
2026-2027 MMHF Legacy Scholarship Recipient: Eleanor Kleve
Charla Berry
This scholarship was created in 2001, funded by Charla Berry’s sister. This scholarship is for $1,000 per year.
2026-2027 Charla Berry Scholarship Recipient: Sophia Bencomo
Stanley Willmon
This scholarship was created and funded in 2017 through memorials by Stanley Willmon’s friends and family, with the intention of supporting individuals who are interested in becoming Paramedics (this does not include EMS, it is only for paramedic training only). This scholarship is also funded through the annual EMS Golf Tournament.
Shirley Claymon
This scholarship was created and funded by her family in 2017. The scholarship is for $1,000 per year.
2026-2027 Shirley Claymon Scholarship Recipient: Mason Sprague
Northeastern Colorado Community Foundation
This scholarship was created to support individuals interested in becoming a physician serving our community.
Melissa Memorial Hospital Foundation refers to this scholarship as the ‘grow your own physician’ program