FRANKLIN, Tenn. (January 19, 2026) – Williamson Health Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program, supporting local students pursuing degrees in healthcare-related fields. The application window is open now through March 1.

“We are proud to present five scholarship opportunities this year made possible through the generosity of our donors,” said Leigh Williams, Executive Director of the Williamson Health Foundation. “Their generosity helps open doors for the next generation of healthcare professionals – an investment that strengthens care for our community for years to come”

The Williamson Health Foundation scholarship program is designed to ease the financial burden of higher education for students committed to careers in medicine, nursing, allied health and other healthcare professions. By supporting local students, the Williamson Health Foundation helps strengthen the healthcare workforce serving Williamson County and surrounding communities.

“Receiving this scholarship turned what once felt like a distant dream into reality, allowing me to focus on my education and clinical training,” said Audrey Meguiar, recipient of the 2025 Craig Ferrell Memorial Scholarship. “It has empowered me to further my career in healthcare and prepare to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.”

Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, commitment to healthcare, community involvement and alignment with the Williamson Health Foundation’s mission. Funds may be used to offset tuition, fees and other educational expenses, allowing students to focus on their studies and professional development.

Applications and additional details about eligibility and scholarship opportunities are available online. Interested students are encouraged to apply early ahead of the March 1 deadline.

For more information or to apply, visit WilliamsonHealth.org/Williamson-Health-Foundation/apply-for-a-scholarship.

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,400 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 900 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which opened its Boyer-Bryan West Tower in 2024, offers extensive women’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH FOUNDATION | The Williamson Health Foundation, Inc., serves as the charitable and development arm that supports Williamson Medical Center, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center and Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee in providing best-in-class healthcare services to the families of our community. The Foundation oversees capital projects and health outreach programs, seeking charitable gifts of all types to provide ways to continuously improve the quality of patient care. To learn more about the Williamson Health Foundation, visit WilliamsonHealth.org/Williamson-Health-Foundation.