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Hunterdon Health Foundation accepting applications for health care scholarships

RARITAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) – The Hunterdon Health Foundation is accepting applications for multiple scholarship programs aimed at supporting individuals pursuing careers in health care.

Applications are now open for scholarships through the Jean Alvater Baker Educational Fund; the Albert Kahn and Mary Kahn, R.N. Educational Fund; the ERS Charitable Fund; the Millie E. Apgar Educational Scholarship Fund for Health Professionals; the Gladys Benfield Watkinson Scholarship for Nursing Education; the Rose Zander Angell Scholarship for Nursing Education; the Virginia Butkosky Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Education; and the Patricia M. Psenisky Nursing Scholarship Fund.

All of the funds provide educational opportunities for students pursuing health care careers, with several placing an emphasis on nursing. The Kahn, Apgar, ERS Charitable, Gladys Benfield Watkinson, Rose Zander Angell and Virginia Butkosky funds prioritize nursing education, while the Patricia M. Psenisky Nursing Scholarship Fund is designated for students, registered nurses or licensed practical nurses seeking a bachelor’s or graduate degree in nursing.

Applicants must be Hunterdon County residents or employees or volunteers — including parents or guardians — of Hunterdon Health or its related organizations.

A common application is used for the Baker, Kahn, ERS Charitable, Apgar, Gladys Benfield Watkinson, Rose Zander Angell and Virginia Butkosky scholarship funds. A separate application is required for the Patricia M. Psenisky Nursing Scholarship Fund.

Scholarship applications and required documents are available for download on the Hunterdon Health Foundation’s website. Completed applications must be mailed to the foundation by March 2, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified in early May 2026.

For more information, applicants may contact the Hunterdon Health Foundation office at 908-788-6141.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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