The Norbert Siegfried Scholarship Program

Sons and Daughters of Employees Scholarship Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is St. Anthony's Medical Center doing this?
St. Anthony’s Medical Center values its employees and wants to invest in the education and professional development of its own employees and their families. St. Anthony’s is committed to help the children of employees realize the dream of a college education.

Do other hospitals/businesses offer similar scholarship programs?
St. Anthony’s Scholars Program is one of the largest of its kind in the community served by St. Anthony’s and one of the best offered by any employer in the St. Louis region.

Who is eligible for the Sons and Daughters of Employees Scholarship Program? Are employees also eligible?
Only the children of employees are eligible for the Sons and Daughters of Employees Scholarship Program. Employees are offered educational assistance through the Medical Center’s Employee Education Program, which includes the Tuition Assistance, School at Work and English As A Second Language programs.

What do those programs offer employees?
The Tuition Assistance program offers employees tuition and textbook reimbursement up to $5,000 per year for full time employees and $2,500 per year for part time employees. School at Work allows employees to improve their academic and computer skills by attending free weekly classes, offered during working hours on campus. English As A Second Language is a series of free classes held on campus to help non-native English speaking employees enhance their ability to communicate.

How can I find out if my child is eligible for the Sons and Daughters of Employees Scholarship?
One parent must be employed in a regular full time or part time position at St. Anthony’s Medical Center for at least a year. Scholarship applicants must be academically qualified with demonstrated financial need, seeking a baccalaureate degree from an eligible four-year college or university. New applicants must have a 3.0 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). Renewing applicants must demonstrate they are meeting or exceeding the necessary academic standards at their school and within their chosen field of study.

How is financial need determined?
Applicants must submit a photocopy of their Financial Aid Award letter for the coming year from the college they plan to attend, and a photocopy of the FAFSA Student Aid Report that includes the Expected Family Contribution.

How can my son or daughter apply for the scholarship?
Application forms are available from the St. Anthony’s Bulletin Board or Education Department or from the Medical Center’s Web site, or from the Web site of the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation, www.gstlcf.org. Applicants will be responsible for completing the application, including a personal essay; arranging for required references; supplying a transcript of academic work and appropriate financial disclosures; and submitting the application and related documents to the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation, postmarked by April 15.

Who selects the scholarship winners?
The Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation will review applications and will be responsible for final selection and award amount.

What is the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation and why is it entering into a partnership with St. Anthony's Foundation for this scholarship program?
The Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation has been helping St. Louisans put charitable dollars to work addressing the issues most important to them in the communities they care most about since 1915. It is a nonprofit, charitable service provider supporting more than 300 charitable funds, totaling $120 million in assets and distributing $10 million in grants annually. Each fund represents a unique charitable giving partnership with an area individual, family or business. More information on the Foundation is available at www.gstlcf.org.

How many scholarships will be awarded and for how much?
Up to 30 scholarships are awarded annually, with awards ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.

Does my child have to pursue a career in health care to be eligible?
No. For the Sons and Daughters of Employees Scholarship, the applicant may pursue an undergraduate degree in any field of study.

Can my child attend any college or only certain ones?
The student may attend any regionally accredited four-year college or university in Missouri or Southern Illinois University.

Does my child have to be a freshman to be eligible?
No, the scholarship is available for students in any academic year of a four-year undergraduate degree program.

Is the scholarship renewable for all four years?
Yes. The student must reapply each year to be considered.

How much is St. Anthony's Medical Center Foundation investing in The Norbert Siegfried Scholarship Program?
The Foundation has approved a grant to fund scholarships/career development for the Medical Center’s employees and dependents. When added to educational funding currently available, St. Anthony’s will offer nearly $1 million annually in education assistance to help employees and their families.

How can I find out more about the program?
Call Amy B. Murphy, Donor Services & Scholarship Officer, 314-588-8200, ext. 132 or e-mail amurphy@gstlcf.org. You also may contact Carol Ellis, Manager of Education Services, 314-525-1252.

When will applicants be notified whether or not they won a scholarship?
All applicants will be notified of their status in the competition in early June. Scholarship recipients will be expected to attend a reception in their honor.

For information or a physician referral, please call 800-554-9550 or visit our online physician referral.

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