Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation Healthcare Scholarships Applications Now Open
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Previous scholarship recipients are eligible and encouraged to reapply. Applications received after March 6, 2026, will not be considered. Scholarship winners will be notified in April. The scholarship application form and complete instructions can be found using the link below.
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The Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation (SYVCHF) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 healthcare scholarships are now being accepted through Friday, March 6, 2026. Each year, SYVCHF awards scholarships to support Santa Ynez Valley residents who are pursuing careers in a health or medical-related field.
These scholarships help offset the rising costs of higher education. Thanks to generous community donations, named scholarships include the Ann Bertero Scholarship Fund, Ken and Lloyd Mills Family Scholarship Fund, Nagler Family Scholarship Fund, Gainey Foundation Scholarship Fund, Lorraine Brem Scholarship Fund and Shepherd Family Scholarship Fund.
In 2025, SYVCHF awarded a total of $78,000 in scholarships to 19 deserving students.
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Reside in the Santa Ynez Valley
- Plan to enter or continue their education in a health or medical-related field
- Graduating high school seniors must have served as a 2025 volunteer at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
- Provide a letter of acceptance to an accredited college or university
- Submit a 500-word essay outlining academic and professional goals, including intended future residence and workplace after graduation
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA (see application form for complete details)
Community support plays a crucial role in advancing a strong local healthcare workforce. Contributions from residents, organizations, and grateful patients help sustain this and other vital programs of the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. To make a donation, call 805-563-7100 or give online at cottagehealth.org/syvchf.
