FMHS Spring 2025 Start Application

Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship Application - Spring 2025

Thank you for your interest in the MATC Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship Program!

The Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship is a new scholarship that provides MATC Healthcare Pathway students with help in covering costs necessary to complete their degree including tuition, required books and supplies, and licensure exams. This scholarship — which also includes a stipend, an incentive to keep progressing toward your degree, and access to emergency grant funding — is designed to help remove financial barriers to assist students in completing their degrees and enter the healthcare field. This scholarship is available to MATC Healthcare Pathway students pursuing an associate degree who have successfully petitioned in their program of study.

Please note: while the FMHS program typically only accepts new students for the Fall semester, the opportunity to start in Spring 2025 is available due to funding.

To be Eligible for this Scholarship, You Need to Meet ALL of These Requirements:
- Be enrolled in an associate level healthcare pathway program. If your program requires a petition, you have successfully completed the petition process
- Live in the MATC district (all of Milwaukee County, most all of Ozaukee County and small parts of Washington and Waukesha counties; see this map of Wisconsin technical college districts - https://www.wtcsystem.edu/detailed-college-map/)
- Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits for Spring 2025 (unless you require fewer credits to graduate)
- Have not previously earned an associate level degree or higher
- Have a cumulative institutional GPA of 2.5 or higher
  - (i.e. a GPA of 2.5 or higher from courses completed at MATC. Transfer GPAs are not included)
Scholarships are limited based on available funds, students who meet one or more of the following criteria will be given additional consideration:
- Student parents/guardians
- Students with low income (determined by FAFSA and/or income verification)
- Students who are ineligible for federal financial aid (Ex. DACA, undocumented with legal right to work, 150% of aid, etc.)
- Students who identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in healthcare industry and/or the healthcare pathway at MATC
  - Students of color
  - Students who are historically underrepresented in the healthcare pathway at MATC (Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latinx)
  - Students living with a disability/disabilities
  - Students who do not identify as cisgender-female
  - Students who identify as LGBTQIA+
You are required to complete the steps below to be considered:
- Complete this scholarship application
- Complete the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. Please note: FAFSAs are required for all applicants except those with DACA status and students who are not citizens but have legal right to work in the US.
- If new to MATC, please complete the MATC program application at matc.edu/apply.
- Have either successfully petitioned into your healthcare program if a petition is required, or completed all prerequisites for your program if a petition is not required
  - If you are in any of the following programs, you must have successfully petitioned your program to be eligible for this scholarship
    
    Anesthesia Techology
    
    Cardiovascular Technology (Invasive or Echocardiography)
    
    Dental Hygiene
    
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
    
    Healthcare Services Management
    
    Health Information Technology
    
    LPN to ADN Progression
    
    Medical Lab Technician
    
    Occupational therapy Assistant
    
    Physical Therapist Assistant
    
    Radiography
    
    Registered Nursing
    
    Respiratory Therapy
    
    Surgical Technology
  - If you are in any of the following programs, you need to have completed all prerequisited for your program to be eligible for this scholarship
    
    Community Health and Nutrition Navigator
    
    Nutrition and Dietetic Technician
For more information about petitioning and the petitioning process, visit this link (click here).

Application deadline for a Spring 2025 start: December 8, 2024 @ 11:59 PM

Your application will be reviewed based on the information attached at the time you submit your application, so please be sure to provide valid documentation to prevent missing any points!

Please note, if you are awarded this scholarhip, you will not be eligible for any other Foundation scholarships.

Anesthesia Technology
You indicated that you are enrolled in the Anesthesia Technology program.

Have you:

Completed either BIOSCI-177 or BIOSCI-201 with a grade of C+ or higher?

Completed HEALTH-101 with a grade of C+ or higher?

Taken the HP-A2 Exam and scored an 80% or higher?

Gone through the petitioning process and successfully petitioned into the program?

If you have completed all of these requirements, please select “Yes” below.

If you have not completed all of these requirements, please select “No.”
Cardiovascular Technology
You indicated that you are enrolled in either the Cardiovascular Technology - Echocardiography program or the Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive program.

Have you:

Completed either BIOSCI-177 or BIOSCI-201 & BIOSCI-202 with a grade of C+ or higher?

Completed BIOSCI-197 with a grade of C+ or higher?

Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher?

Have you taken the HP-A2 exam and scored an 80% or higher?

Gone through the petitioning process and successfully petitioned into the program?

If you have completed all of these requirements, please select “Yes” below.

If you have not completed all of these requirements, please select “No.”
Dental Hygiene
You indicated that you are enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program.

Have you:

Completed BIOSCI-177 & BIOSCI-197 (or BIOSCI-201 & BIOSCI-202) with a grade of B- or higher?

Completed CHEM-186 with a grade of B- or higher?

Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher?

Have you taken the HP-A2 exam and scored an 80% or higher?

Gone through the petitioning process and successfully petitioned into the program?

If you have completed all of these requirements, please select “Yes” below.

If you have not completed all of these requirements, please select “No.”
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
You indicated that you are enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

Have you:

Completed BIOSCI-177 (or BIOSCI-201 & BIOSCI-202) with a grade of B- or higher?

Completed BIOSCI-197 with a grade of B- or higher?

Completed PHYS-139 with a grade of B- or higher?

Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher?

Have you taken the HP-A2 exam and scored an 80% or higher?

Gone through the petitioning process and successfully petitioned into the program?

If you have completed all of these requirements, please select “Yes” below.

If you have not completed all of these requirements, please select “No.”
Health Information Technology
You indicated that you are enrolled in the Health Information Technology program.

Have you:

Completed either BIOSCI-177 OR BIOSCI-201 & BIOSCI-202 OR BIOSCI-197 with a grade of B- or higher?

Completed HEALTH-101 with a grade of C or higher?

Completed HEALTH-104 with a grade of C or higher?

Completed Health-107 with a grade of C or higher?

Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher?

Gone through the petitioning process and successfully petitioned into the program?

If you have completed all of these requirements, please select “Yes” below.

If you have not completed all of these requirements, please select “No.”
Healthcare Services Management
You indicated that you are enrolled in the Healthcare Services Management program.

Have you:

Completed either HEALTH-101 OR BIOSCI-177, BIOSCI-189, AND BIOSCI-201 with a grade of C+ or higher?

Completed Health-107 with a grade of C+ or higher?

Completed ENG195 OR ENG201 with a grade of C+ or higher?

Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher?

Gone through the petitioning process and successfully petitioned into the program?

If you have completed all of these requirements, please select “Yes” below.

If you have not completed all of these requirements, please select “No.”
Medical Laboratory Technician
You indicated that you are enrolled in the Medical Laboratory Technician program.

Have you:

Completed BIOSCI-177 or BIOSCI-201 & BIOSCI-202 with a grade of B- or higher?

Completed CHEM-186 with a grade of B- or higher?

Completed BIOSCI-197 with a grade of B- or higher?

Taken the HP-A2 exam and scored a 65% or higher?

Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher?

Gone through the petitioning process and successfully petitioned into the program?

If you have completed all of these requirements, please select “Yes” below. If you have not completed all of these requirements, please select “No.”
Occupational and Physical Therapy Assistant
You indicated that you are enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program or the Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Have you:

Completed BIOSCI-177 or BIOSCI-201 & BIOSCI-202 with a grade of B- or higher?

Taken the HP-A2 exam and scored a 75% or higher?

Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher?

Gone through the petitioning process and successfully petitioned into the program?

If you have completed all of these requirements, please select “Yes” below. If you have not completed all of these requirements, please select “No.”
LPN-to-RN (Nursing)
You indicated that you are enrolled in the LPN-to-RN (Nursing) program.

Have you:

Completed BIOSCI-177 OR BIOSCI-201 & BIOSCI-202 with a grade of B- or higher?

Completed BIOSCI-197 with a grade of B- or higher?

Completed CHEM-186 or CHEM-207 & CHEM-208 with a grade of B- or higher?

Completed all the courses listed above within the last 5 years?

Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher?

Have you taken the HESI exam and scored a minimum of 900 within the last 3 years and during your first 3 attempts?

Do you have an active LPN license in the state of Wisconsin?

Gone through the petitioning process and successfully petitioned into the program?

If you have completed all of these requirements, please select “Yes” below. If you have not completed all of these requirements, please select “No.”
Radiography
You indicated that you are enrolled in the Radiography program.

Have you:

Completed BIOSCI-177 or BIOSCI-201 & BIOSCI-202 with a grade of B- or higher?

Taken the HP-A2 exam and scored an 80% or higher as your cumulative score?

Taken the HP-A2 exam and scored an 80% or higher in the Math category?

Taken the HP-A2 exam and scored an 80% or higher in the Anatomy and Physiology category?

Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher?

Gone through the petitioning process and successfully petitioned into the program?

If you have completed all of these requirements, please select “Yes” below. If you have not completed all of these requirements, please select “No.”
Registered Nursing
You indicated that you are enrolled in the Registered Nursing program.

Have you:

Completed your prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher on all courses?

Completed BIOSCI-177 & BIOSCI-179 OR BIOSCI-201 & BIOSCI-202 with a grade of B- or higher?

Completed BIOSCI-197 with a grade of B- or higher?

Completed CHEM-186 or CHEM-207 & CHEM-208 with a grade of B- or higher?

Completed all science (BIOSCI and/or CHEM) courses within the last 5 years?

Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher?

Taken the NLN PAX exam and scored a 120 or higher in the last 5 years, within 3 attempts?

Completed a State-of-Wisconsin-approved nursing assistant program OR have your name listed on the WI Nurse Aide Registry?

Gone through the petitioning process and successfully petitioned into the program?

If you have completed all of these requirements, please select “Yes” below. If you have not completed all of these requirements, please select “No.”
Respiratory Therapy
You indicated that you are enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program.

Have you:

Completed BIOSCI-177 or BIOSCI-201 & BIOSCI-202 with a grade of B- or higher?

Taken the HP-A2 exam and scored a 65% or higher?

Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher?

Gone through the petitioning process and successfully petitioned into the program?

If you have completed all of these requirements, please select “Yes” below. If you have not completed all of these requirements, please select “No.”
Surgical Technology
You indicated that you are enrolled in the Surgical Technology program.

Have you:

Completed BIOSCI-177 & BIOSCI-179 or BIOSCI-201 & BIOSCI-202 with a grade of C+ or higher?

Completed HEALTH-101?

Taken the HESI exam and scored a 65% or higher?

Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher?

Gone through the petitioning process and successfully petitioned into the program?

If you have completed all of these requirements, please select “Yes” below. If you have not completed all of these requirements, please select “No.”
Community Health and Nutrition Navigator
You indicated that you are enrolled in the Community Health and Nutrition Navigator program.

This program does not require a petition.

Since this program does not require a petition, you may select "Yes" below.
Nutrition and Dietetic Navigator
You indicated that you are enrolled in the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program.

This program does not require a petition.

Since this program does not require a petition, you may select "Yes" below.
Have you completed all of the requirements listed above?*

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Are you a parent or legal guardian?*

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Dependent Verification
How many dependents do you have? blanks*
To verify that you are the caregiver to a dependent child / dependent children, please upload on of the following:

1. Tax returns showing child claimed as a dependent
2. Legal guardianship paperwork
3. Birth certificate (if child is too young to have been claimed on taxes yet)

Note: please hide/cover any sensitive information (for example, social security number).
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Income Verification
Did you complete a 2024-25 FAFSA? If not, select which reason best describes why you did not submit a 2024-25 FAFSA.(Please note: Completing a FAFSA is required for all students regardless of financial aid standing except those with DACA status or those who are not citizens but have legal right to work in the US).*

I did submit a 2024-25 FAFSA.I have exhausted all of my financial aid.I am on probation without financial aid.I have DACA status.I am undocumented and am not permitted to work in the United States.I am not a citizen, but I do have the right to work in the United States.
In order to get the best estimate of a student's income status, we ask you to upload recent documentation such as a W2 form, pay stubs, or your most recent federal tax return. We require this information in addition to a FAFSA so we can best evaluate a student's needs.

If you cannot provide income verification, you may upload a word document stating your reason for not being able to provide that verification.
Please upload your income verification documentation here (e.g. pay stubs, a W2 form, or federal tax return). Please cover/hide your Social Security Number and/or any sensitive information when submitting your tax returns. *

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Verification of DACA Status / Authorization to Work

If you are not eligible to receive financial aid due to DACA status or other citizenship restrictions, please use the upload tool below to submit a copy of your DACA card or permission to work. NOTE: Please hide/cover any sensitive information when submitting your documentation.
Please submit documentation here.*

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Please answer the following two questions. Your response should be as detailed as possible. These written reflections must be at least one (1) and no more than three (3) paragraphs.
Why did you decide to attend MATC? What attracted you to the college?*
What significant events in your life helped shape you into the person you are today?*

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I understand that the Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship, if I am eligible, the will cover my education expenses AFTER other State and Federal grants are applied.
I understand that to continue in the Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship Program I must earn a 2.0 GPA & complete 67% of my credits attempted each term.
I understand that I must complete pre-graduation and post-graduation surveys.
I understand that if I receive the Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship, I am not eligible to receive other MATC Foundation scholarships.
I understand that as long as I continue to meet the qualifications, I will receive the Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship without having to reapply.
I understand that I can receive the Froedtert Memorial Hospital Schoalrship to help me complete one qualifying program with the Healthcare Pathway.
I understand that I must complete the Student Profile questions, if I am eligible, and that my answers will be shared with the donors of the Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship.
I understand that textbooks for my courses must be purchased through the MATC bookstore in order to ensure they are covered by the FMH Scholarship.
I understand that I must be enrolled in 6+ college-level credits required for my program each term, unless fewer than 6 are remaining to complete my program.
I understand that associate-level healthcare pathway programs are eligible under the Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship and that eligible students must be solely enrolled in an eligible program.
I understand that only courses that are required for my Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship eligible program will be covered.

Please read each of the following statements regarding the Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship and click "agree." *

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I authorize the release of all my information pertaining to my scholarship application by Milwaukee Area Technical College, including my GPA, to any organization legitimately wishing to consider me as a scholarship recipient.
I certify that the information that I have submitted is true.
I understand that falsification of information may result in the loss or forfeiture of any scholarship funds.

Thank you for your interest!
Thank you for your interest in the Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship Program!

Based on your responses to this form, you are not eligible for this scholarship at this time.

This could be for one of a few reasons:
- You indicated you are not in one of the eligible programs
- You indicated you have not completed necessary prerequisites
- You indicated you have not successfully petitioned into your program
- You indicated that you have already earned a degree that is an associates level or higher
We encourage you to refer to the Scholarships page on the MATC website to see if there are scholarships that you would be eligible for.

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form. If you believe your application being marked ineligible is a mistake, please reach out to fmhscholarship@matc.edu.

Please click "submit" below to complete your application and exit this form.
Thank you!
Thank you for your interest in the Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship Program!

You will receive an email regarding the status of your application by the end of May.

If you are selected, you will receive an email with a mandatory secondary form that helps determine your award package.

If you have any questions, please reach out to fmhscholarship@matc.edu.

Your application is not submitted or complete until you click "submit" below.

Please click "submit" below to submit your application.
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Anesthesia Technology

Cardiovascular Technology

Dental Hygiene

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Health Information Technology

Healthcare Services Management

Medical Laboratory Technician

Occupational and Physical Therapy Assistant

LPN-to-RN (Nursing)

Radiography

Registered Nursing

Respiratory Therapy

Surgical Technology

Community Health and Nutrition Navigator

Nutrition and Dietetic Navigator

Dependent Verification

Income Verification

Verification of DACA Status / Authorization to Work

Please answer the following two questions. Your response should be as detailed as possible. These written reflections must be at least one (1) and no more than three (3) paragraphs.

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Thank you for your interest!

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