The intent of the Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship Fund is to provide funding for the dependents of WakeMed employees seeking to complete a higher education degree. Awards are used for post-secondary education at an accredited not-for-profit institution of higher learning who intend on enrolling in one of the following areas: Health Sciences, Elementary or Secondary Education, Computer Science or Information Technology. Preference is given to candidates who demonstrate impact on patient care and identify a financial need.
Deadline: March 15
Structure for approval: Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship Fund Committee
Parent/Guardian (WakeMed Employee) Eligibility:
Applicant’s parent/guardian must be able to demonstrate and define a financial need for support.
Applicants’ parent/guardian must be able to provide proof of dependent or applicant seeking funding support.
Applicant’s parent/guardian must have been an employee of WakeMed for at least three years.
Applicant’s parent/guardian must remain employed at WakeMed at least two years post award.
Applicant’s parent/guardian has received a score of 3 or higher on their most recent annual evaluation.
Applicant’s parent/guardian must be a benefits eligible FT/PT employee at WakeMed.
Applicant’s parent/guardian must not have any active disciplinary actions.
Applicant’s parent/guardian must be a non-physician employee.
Student/Applicant Eligibility:
Applicant must be an eligible dependent of a WakeMed employee.
Applicant must be an incoming freshman at a post-secondary education or training at an accredited not-for-profit institute.
Applicant can only receive Foundation education funding/support one-time.
Applicants can apply up to the age of 26 years old.
Other Requirements:
Availability and number of awards is dependent on availability of funds and number of applicants at time of application.
Award amount is based on financial need and expense projections.
Post award, applicant must be able to demonstrate enrollment or acceptance into an academic program for fund disbursement.
Funds cannot be deferred.
Funds are distributed directly to the school prior to the Fall Semester of the calendar year applied for.
Funds can be used for tuition, books, room and board.
Applicant must participate in an in-person interview if selected during the first round.
Applicant must submit grades within 90 days from end of semesters supported.
Provide the WakeMed Foundation with a picture of your high school graduation and/or picture of you with your diploma.
Sign a promissory default agreement with the WakeMed Foundation and repay any scholarship funds within 90 days of a default.
If applicant drops out of school funds must be returned to the WakeMed Foundation Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship Fund.
Return all unspent funds to the WakeMed Foundation Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship Fund.
Recipients may also be asked to meet with supporters and/or participate in promotion and recognition of the program.
Megan Champ Morgan WakeMed Employee (Dependent) Scholarship Application
The intent of the Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship Fund is to provide funding for the dependents of WakeMed employees seeking to complete a higher education degree. Awards are used for post-secondary education at an accredited not-for-profit institution of higher learning who intend on enrolling in one of the following areas: Health Sciences, Elementary or Secondary Education, Computer Science or Information Technology. Preference is given to candidates who demonstrate impact on patient care and identify a financial need.
Deadline: March 15
Structure for approval: Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship Fund Committee
Parent/Guardian (WakeMed Employee) Eligibility:
Applicant’s parent/guardian must be able to demonstrate and define a financial need for support.
Applicants’ parent/guardian must be able to provide proof of dependent or applicant seeking funding support.
Applicant’s parent/guardian must have been an employee of WakeMed for at least three years.
Applicant’s parent/guardian must remain employed at WakeMed at least two years post award.
Applicant’s parent/guardian has received a score of 3 or higher on their most recent annual evaluation.
Applicant’s parent/guardian must be a benefits eligible FT/PT employee at WakeMed.
Applicant’s parent/guardian must not have any active disciplinary actions.
Applicant’s parent/guardian must be a non-physician employee.
Student/Applicant Eligibility:
Applicant must be an eligible dependent of a WakeMed employee.
Applicant must be an incoming freshman at a post-secondary education or training at an accredited not-for-profit institute.
Applicant can only receive Foundation education funding/support one-time.
Applicants can apply up to the age of 26 years old.
Other Requirements:
Availability and number of awards is dependent on availability of funds and number of applicants at time of application.
Award amount is based on financial need and expense projections.
Post award, applicant must be able to demonstrate enrollment or acceptance into an academic program for fund disbursement.
Funds cannot be deferred.
Funds are distributed directly to the school prior to the Fall Semester of the calendar year applied for.
Funds can be used for tuition, books, room and board.
Applicant must participate in an in-person interview if selected during the first round.
Applicant must submit grades within 90 days from end of semesters supported.
Provide the WakeMed Foundation with a picture of your high school graduation and/or picture of you with your diploma.
Sign a promissory default agreement with the WakeMed Foundation and repay any scholarship funds within 90 days of a default.
If applicant drops out of school funds must be returned to the WakeMed Foundation Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship Fund.
Return all unspent funds to the WakeMed Foundation Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship Fund.
Recipients may also be asked to meet with supporters and/or participate in promotion and recognition of the program.