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Scholarship applications are now available for colleagues, volunteers, family members, and friends who are enrolled in a nursing program or health-related field. In an effort to make the process easier, we have streamlined the application so you can apply for multiple scholarships at the same time.

The only exception is The Allen Smith & Denise DuChainey Nursing Scholarship which requires a separate application form. 

If you have questions about the scholarships or the application process, please email friends [at] southshorehealth.org.

Send completed applications to:
The Friends of South Shore Health,
55 Fogg Rd, Box 29, S Weymouth, MA 02190.

Download General Application (PDF)

Download Smith & DuChainey Application (PDF)

The Marion C. Martinsen Scholarship is awarded to candidates pursuing a career in Nursing. Applicants must be a high school senior or graduate, with a GPA of B- or higher, presently enrolled at an accredited school. South Shore Health employees and families may be given preference, however, you do not need to work here to apply. 

Applications and all relevant paperwork are due to The Friends office by Friday, April 10, 2026.

Colleagues who are pursuing a BSN or higher, The Friends are accepting applications for the annual Nursing Scholarships. To be eligible you must be a full-time or regular part-time employee of South Shore Health, presently enrolled at an accredited school and have a current GPA of B- or higher. 

Applications and all relevant paperwork are due to The Friends office by Friday, June 5, 2026.

Applicants for the Terry Ries Nursing Education and Development Scholarship must be a full-time or regular part-time employee of South Shore Health who has worked here for a minimum of 1 year. The person must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited program to begin or advance their nursing career and have a recent GPA of B- or higher. 

Applications and all relevant paperwork are due to The Friends office by Friday, May 8, 2026.

Applicants must be a full-time or regular part-time employee of South Shore Health, presently enrolled at an accredited school pursuing an associate degree, bachelor degree or technical accreditation in a health related field and have a recent GPA of  B- or higher. 

Applications and all relevant paperwork are due to The Friends office by Friday, June 5, 2026.

This scholarship is available to two South Shore Health colleagues per year to pursue an associate’s degree in nursing at a school of their choice. They must be presently employed by South Shore Health as a nursing assistant, home health aide, medical assistant, unit coordinator, dietary aide, transporter, phlebotomist, or other like position and work in a benefit-eligible position within South Shore Health during this course of study (e.g. 24 hours a week or more). 

Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated economic hardship, those who are first generation post-secondary education, and persons of diverse populations.

Applications and all relevant paperwork/submissions are due to The Friends office by April 10, 2026.

Please note there is a separate application form for this scholarship. 

Download the application. >>

This scholarship is open to colleagues who are pursuing further education in the field of nursing, including specialty certification. To be eligible you must be a full-time or regular part-time employee of South Shore Health, presently enrolled at an accredited school and have a current GPA of B- or higher. 

Applications and all relevant paperwork are due to The Friends office by Friday, May 8, 2026.

Are you currently enrolled in an accredited program seeking a degree or certificate in a health related field?  If you are a current South Shore Health volunteer, or family member of an employee or volunteer, you can apply now for the Family Member or Volunteer Scholarship. The applicant must be a high school senior or graduate, with a GPA of B- or higher. 

Applications and all relevant paperwork are due to The Friends office by Friday, April 10, 2026.