The St. David's Neal Kocurek Scholarship
Getting ready for your college journey and dreaming of a career in the medical profession? If you're a high school senior in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, or Williamson county, the St. David's Foundation can help you on your way.
The Neal Kocurek Scholarship provides financial assistance, a robust tutoring program, wellness coaching, and mental health services; plus, you'll be paired with an accomplished health professional, who will mentor you throughout your college experience.
Meet some of the scholars and learn more about the program in this video, and click through to see if you're eligible!
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
The Kocurek Scholarship is funded in part by the St. David's Foundation, but is only possible with the generous support of our gracious donors.
MENTOR SPOTLIGHT
Financial assistance is important, but being mentored by an accomplished professional in your field of study is priceless.
SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT
Alice Timugura's family moved to Austin from Kenya when she was very young. After graduating from Manor High School in 2020, she was awarded the Kocurek Scholarship and is now in her second year of studies at the University of Texas.
Am I eligible?
Scholarships are for Healthcare Studies at Texas Universities and Colleges.
Applicants must be a high school senior within Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, or Williamson counties
Applicants are accepted at an accredited college or university in Texas to pursue a degree in a healthcare related discipline. Note: students pursuing veterinary and other non-human healthcare careers will not be considered.
Psychology or social work applications accepted for students planning to work in a medical environment.
Finalists must be able to attend an in-person interview.
Applicants must be a United States Citizen or a legal non-citizen resident.
Applicants must attend an accredited college or university in Texas as a full-time student (12+ units/semester.)
Applicants must pass a background check. There can be no conviction for violating any federal or state laws for alcohol or drugs.
Financial need is considered in the application process. Proof of family income is required.
Applications for the 2024 scholarship will open in October 2023. Click here for more details »