scholarships
2026 Women’s Board Scholarship applications are available beginning January 1, 2026.
The Women’s Board has been an integral supporter of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. Since our founding over 75 years ago the Women’s Board has awarded more than 1,150 higher education scholarships to employees, their children and Lake Forest Hospital volunteers in the field of health care.
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“The scholarship program has been in place for over 60 years and has helped countless employees and community members pursue advanced degrees in various medical fields. Advancing the education of our current and future employees improves the quality of care we can offer our patients.
My family has been honored to be involved in this program since it was started in honor of my grandfather Albert Blake Dick Jr. and now also honors my mother Helen Dick Bronson.” Madeleine Bronson Dugan
Member, Scholarship Committee Women’s Board of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Daughter of Helen Dick Bronson and Granddaughter of A.B. Dick Jr |
This year, once again, the Women’s Board is proud to offer these scholarship opportunities:
- The A. B. Dick Jr. Scholarship, established in 1952, is named for the first chairman of Lake Forest Hospital Board of Directors. These scholarship awards range from $1,500 to $2,000 for each recipient.
- The Marion Warner Hodgkins Scholarship was established in honor of the first president and founder of the Women’s Board. This scholarship awards up to $5,000 to a scholarship applicant who shows exceptional talent and promise.
- The Helen Dick Bronson Scholarship was established in 2009 in memory of the daughter of A. B. Dick Jr., Helen Dick Bronson. An amount from $2,500 to $4,000 will be awarded to a scholarship applicant who is currently employed at Lake Forest Hospital.
- The Christina Schulte Fisher Scholarship was established in 2007 to honor the exceptional volunteer service of Mrs. Fisher. These scholarships each range in amount from $1,750 to $3,500 and are awarded to as many as three recipients per year.
- The Susan Thomas Skinner Scholarship was established in 2024 to honor Sue and her commitment to Lake Forest Hospital and the community. Sue serves as an honorary member of the Women’s Board. Recipients of these scholarships will be awarded up to $5,000.
applications
Thank you for your interest in a scholarship from the Women’s Board.
Please read all eligibility requirements, submit only one application; our committee will determine which scholarships you are eligible for. You must submit two reference forms along with your application.
You must submit your completed application no later than February 15, 2026.
2026 Application Forms will be available soon.
Please read all eligibility requirements, submit only one application; our committee will determine which scholarships you are eligible for. You must submit two reference forms along with your application.
You must submit your completed application no later than February 15, 2026.
2026 Application Forms will be available soon.
