Jack Maerz and Mary Rago Future of Healthcare Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Details
- Reside in Hartford.
- Are entering or currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college/university.
- Plan on pursuing, or are pursuing, a degree in nursing. Additional medical degrees would be considered, such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and medical diagnostics.
- Have financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) generated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Have demonstrated academic achievement by maintaining a 2.5 (B) or higher grade point average in high school/community college and show promise of continued academic achievement at the post-secondary level.
- Priority is given to students who have completed a 2-year degree at a Connecticut community college and are planning to complete their 4-year degree at a Connecticut public college or university.
About This Scholarship
The Future of Healthcare Scholarship was established by Rich Rago and Beth Maerz, a local couple who recognized the critical shortage of nursing staff and the need to strengthen the healthcare workforce. Concerned that a quality education in the U.S. is increasingly reserved for the wealthy, they created this fund with the belief that every student deserves the opportunity to pursue a college education. Dedicated to supporting students from Hartford, Connecticut who are pursuing degrees in healthcare, the scholarship also carries deep personal meaning. It is named in honor of Beth’s father, John F. Maerz Jr., a proud graduate of Bulkeley High School, and Rich’s mother, Mary Rago, who earned her Nursing Degree from St. Francis. Through this fund, Rich and Beth hope to honor their legacies while empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Numer of awards: 1-2
Apply for this scholarship using our universal application