Foundation Scholarships
The WakeMed Foundation provides funding for programs, services and equipment to support strategic health system initiatives as well as financial support for WakeMed employees and their dependents interested in advancing their knowledge and skills to benefit patients and families.
If you have questions, please contact foundation@wakemed.org.
Employee & Departmental Award & Education Funding Opportunities
Foundation Awards
Application Deadline: May 1
Awards for programs, services and equipment that support the strategic initiatives of the health system that otherwise may not be funded by hospital operations. The intent is to focus on innovative programs, supporting skilled caregivers and healing environments – all for the benefit of WakeMed’s patients and their families.
Please note: Applicants should confirm (with manager, VP, etc.) if a proposal through the hospital’s purchasing authorization process is needed prior to Foundation submission. If so, contingent approval is required before proceeding with the Foundation’s application process.
Foundation Awards: Any amount above $10,000
Helton Awardee
Application Deadline: Feb. 15
For a group (department or collaborative) defined as three or more, seeking education or training to prepare for a certification exam. Does not cover exam costs and certification CANNOT be a requirement of a current position.
Helton Awardee: $3,000 max per individual
Helton Scholar
Application Deadline: February 16
Individuals seeking to complete a higher education degree. You must be currently enrolled in a program to be considered for funding.
Helton Scholar: $10,000 max per individual
Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship
Application Deadline: March 15
Employee dependents seeking to complete 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 Sciences or Information Technology.
Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship: $10,000 per individual
NEW! Enterprise-led Funding Opportunities
The WakeMed Foundation has made funds available to support ongoing education and fund a wide variety of programs, services and equipment. These funds will be administered by the leaders of our Enterprises (Raleigh Campus, Cary Hospital, North Hospital, WakeMed Physician Practices & Ambulatory Services) through a Request for Funding process.
Continuing Education Support
Application Deadline: Ongoing throughout the year
These funds are available to supplement the continuing education funds that are allocated to each department.
Continuing Education Support: $100,000 annually (total to be awarded across all Enterprises)
Emergent Needs Small Award
Application Deadline: Ongoing throughout the year
These funds are intended to assist with smaller, more emergent projects and equipment needs. These funds are not intended to replace items that should be funded by department operations.
Enterprise Needs Small Award: $100,000 annually (total to be awarded across all Enterprises)