To encourage academic preparation in the field of health care, Hawthorn Medical Associates is offering 13 scholarships of $2,000 each for high school seniors who will pursue education in the human health care field. Students from the following schools are encouraged to submit an application:

• Apponequet Regional High School
• Bishop Stang High School
• Dartmouth High School
• Fairhaven High School
• Global Learning Charter School
• Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School
• Nazarene Christian Academy
• New Bedford High School
• Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School
• Old Rochester Regional High School
• Westport High School

Student must be:

• A high school senior, graduating in 2026;
• Pursuing further education full-time from any accredited program in the United States during 2026-2027;
• Pursuing one of the following majors or areas of study: nursing; pre-med; radiological technology; laboratory sciences; occupational therapy; pharmacy; physical therapy; respiratory therapy; certified medical assistant or other health related fields.

Requirements

Applicant must submit:

• Signed, completed application form;
• Official transcript from high school currently attending including senior grades to date;
• A short essay (no more than one-page) describing reason for pursuing the particular area of study, any academic accomplishments, employment or volunteer activities related to the chosen area of study, and any financial issues that could be an obstacle to pursuing study;
• Two references from non-family members (one must be an academic reference);
• Proof of acceptance into an accredited education program

Only a complete application including all the information listed will be eligible for consideration. Scholarship awards will be sent to the college or university after enrollment has been verified. Applications must be received at Hawthorn Medical no later than April 17, 2026.

Scholarship Application 2026
Application

Submissions should be mailed to:

Marketing Department
Hawthorn Medical Associates
535 Faunce Corner Road
No. Dartmouth, MA 02747

Questions should be directed to Kathleen Murray at 508-996-3991.