Scholarships for high school students

On behalf of the Medical Staff of Crossing Rivers Health, we commend you for pursuing a career in a medical field. We believe in the next generation of healthcare professionals and are proud to offer the Crossing Rivers Health Medical Staff Scholarship as an investment in the future of healthcare.

The Crossing Rivers Health Medical Staff is a collaborative team of healthcare professionals who have been granted privileges to provide care to patients at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien. The Medical Staff represents a network of healthcare partners serving the Prairie du Chien area, including Crossing Rivers Health, Mayo Clinic Health System, and Gundersen Health System.

This year, three scholarships will be awarded to a graduating high school senior from the following school districts: Prairie du Chien, MFL MarMac, River Ridge, Seneca, and Wauzeka-Steuben.

These scholarships are designed to recognize outstanding students who have demonstrated academic excellence, a passion for healthcare, and a dedication to serving their communities. Eligible applicants must be enrolling in an accredited college or university and planning to pursue a healthcare profession. Candidates will be evaluated based on the following criteria: academic achievement, accomplishments, and community service.

Deadline

Application and supporting materials must be received no later than Monday, March 23, 2026.

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Crossing Rivers Health Medical Staff Scholarship
Attn: Medical Staff Office
37868 US Hwy 18
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821

The purpose of the Partners of Crossing Rivers Health scholarship is to provide financial assistance to four area high school graduates interested in attending a post-secondary program in the healthcare field.

• The Partners of Crossing Rivers Health will award four $1,000 scholarships annually to graduating seniors of MFL Mar-Mac, Wauzeka-Steuben, Seneca, North Crawford, River Ridge, and Prairie du Chien High Schools, and all graduating seniors who are dependents of Crossing Rivers Health employees.
• Qualified applicants must be actively pursuing a career in a healthcare field, must have a GPA of 3.0 or above, maintain a good attendance record, and demonstrate leadership and community service abilities. Proof of acceptance into a post-secondary healthcare field of study is required.

Deadline

Application and supporting materials must be received no later than Friday, March 27, 2026.

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Please submit your completed application along with:

• 1-2 page essay about yourself (see scholarship application for more information);
• Copy of your ACT test score report;
• Current transcript of grades;
• A senior picture;
• 1 letter of recommendation;
• A copy of your school attendance record; and
• Proof of acceptance into a post-secondary school with a healthcare field of study.

Please note that after all of the applications have been evaluated, an interview process with the top applicants may be required to determine the four scholarship recipients.

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About Dr. Kevin Klean:
Dr. Klean is currently the orthopedic surgeon at Crossing Rivers Health. During his early high school years, his father, unfortunately, suffered a major, debilitating stroke. This was a very difficult experience for him and his family. He had to take on significantly more responsibility at home while working through his own hardships. Despite this, he was determined to excel at school and pursue a career in medicine. He had to pay his own way through college, medical school, and beyond. Having worked through this experience himself, he is hoping to help a deserving student through a similar situation.

On behalf of Dr. Kevin Klean, the Crossing Rivers Health Foundation facilitates this scholarship, which provides opportunity to individuals who, despite adversity, are dedicated to pursuing a career in a healthcare field. Whether that adversity involves family circumstances, financial, or a number of other challenges, we are proud to make this investment in the future of healthcare.

One $1,000 scholarship may be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior from any one of the following school districts: Prairie du Chien, MFL Mar-Mac, River Ridge, Seneca, Wauzeka-Steuben, & North Crawford.

Qualified applicants who are entering an accredited college or university and planning to become a healthcare professional must demonstrate excellence in the following selection criteria: Integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; academic achievement - minimum GPA 3.0; demonstrated accomplishments, including extracurricular activities, sports, band, community service; and work experience.

Deadline

Applications are due no later than Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

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Please submit your completed application along with the following:

• Current transcript of grades
• Copy of ACT test score report
• Two essays
• Letters of Recommendation
• Resume

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Crossing Rivers Health Foundation Scholarship, 37868 US Hwy 18, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821

OR Email: communications@crossingrivers.org

On behalf of the Crossing Rivers Health Foundation and the scholarship committee, we commend you for pursuing a career in the social work or behavioral health field. We believe in the next generation of social work and behavioral health professionals and are proud to make available this scholarship as an investment in the future of our communities’ health and wellbeing.

Individuals pursuing degrees in areas such as social work, psychology, sociology, human services or criminal justice are encouraged to apply.

One $500 scholarship may be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior from each of the following school districts: Prairie du Chien, MFL MarMac, River Ridge, Seneca, Wauzeka-Steuben, & North Crawford.

Qualified applicants who are entering an accredited college or university and planning to become a social worker or behavioral health professional must demonstrate excellence in the following selection criteria: Academic achievement, accomplishments (including extracurricular activities such as sports, band, etc.), community service, and work experience.

Deadline

Application and supporting materials must be received no later than Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Download the application

Please submit your completed application along with:

• An essay with a description of the social work or behavioral health profession you plan to enter and why you have chosen this as a career (less than 500 words).
• Current transcript of grades
• Copy of ACT test score report
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Resume

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