McKee Wellness Foundation supports the northern Colorado community through education, patient care, community programs, and clinical support. Through the generosity of donors, the Foundation maintains various scholarships to assist local students.
The scholarship selection process evaluates each applicant’s involvement within their school and/or workplace, service to their community, and involvement in extracurricular activities. We understand that applicants may face a variety of barriers to higher education, so we also evaluate one’s resiliency and their ability to overcome obstacles. Scholarship applicants must submit three letters of recommendation. These may be from teachers, employers, coaches, mentors, counselors, and/or volunteer work supervisors. Please view the scholarships we offer below**.
The scholarship application process will open February 1, 2025 and will close March 31, 2025. The recipients will be announced in May of 2025.
We encourage applications from high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners. Please email info@mckeefoundationco.com or call 970-617-5975 with any questions.
**Scholarships will be awarded up to $2,500 annually for the duration or remainder of the degree program .
Marge Schafer Nursing Scholarship
Established in honor of Marge Schafer, this scholarship is awarded to an applicant who intends to pursue an education in nursing through an accredited program.
McKee Wellness Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to community members pursing or continuing an accredited degree program in a healthcare, dental health, or cognitive health field.
Marcellus Healthcare Scholarship
Mrs. Florence Marcellus knew that education was a dominant factor in determining an individual's quality of life. This scholarship was created to assist anyone seeking a formal education in a healthcare-related field.
Banner NOCO Scholarship
To recognize our staff that contributes to building our Northern Colorado community, this scholarship assists any employee of any Banner NOCO facility or their immediate family member.
