Keeping good care close to home.

The Dorchester General Hospital Foundation raises funds to benefit programs and services at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health at Cambridge, and helps Dorchester County's nurses and future caregivers grow.

Make a giftGrants & scholarships

What we fund

Every gift stays in Dorchester County.

The Foundation is run by a volunteer board of neighbors. Donations support the hospital in Cambridge and the people who provide care there.

Equipment & services

Funding equipment needs and programs at UM Shore Regional Health at Cambridge so patients can get care close to home.

Nursing education

Grants for continuing education and certification for nurses who live or work in Dorchester County.

Future caregivers

Renewable scholarships for Dorchester County students entering nursing and medical-related programs.

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3Grant & scholarship programs
$2,000Top annual award
4 yrsScholarships renewable up to
Grants & scholarships

Three ways we invest in Dorchester's caregivers

All programs are for Dorchester County residents, or for nurses who live or work in the county.

Rolling deadline

Jesse Stevens Fund Nursing Grants

Up to $2,000

For continuing-education courses or certification for nurses, scholarships for graduate nurses in formal degree programs, and currently enrolled nursing students.

  • Grants accepted on a continuing basis as funds allow
  • Formal degree programs: apply January 1 – April 1
Nursing grants application
Jan 1 – Apr 1

Jesse Stevens Fund High School Scholarship

$1,000 – $2,000

One-year scholarships for Dorchester County high school students entering nursing programs.

  • Renewable for up to 4 years
  • Keep a B average and stay in your major
High school application
Jan 1 – Apr 1

DGH Foundation Medical Scholarship

$1,000 – $2,000

One-year scholarships for Dorchester County high school students entering medical-related programs.

  • Renewable for up to 4 years
  • Keep a B average and stay in your major
High school application

Renewing a scholarship?

At the end of each school year, once you have your grades, reapply using the renewal application.

Scholarship renewal application
Send completed applications to
DGH Foundation, Inc.
Grants Committee
P.O. Box 101
Cambridge, MD 21613

Questions? Call 410-463-3544.
Leadership

Board of Directors

  • Carol J. Baker-Jones · President
  • Amy J. Craig · Vice President
  • Vernon E. Phillips, III, CPA · Treasurer
  • E. Thomas Merryweather, Esq. · Secretary
  • Rev. George Ames
  • Bruce Bernard, Ph.D.
  • William C. Bair, MD
  • Cathy Friend
  • Catherine “Cathy” Gullion · Hospital Auxiliary
  • AnnMarie Hernandez, RN, BSN, MSN
  • Kenneth Kozel · President, UM Shore Regional Health
  • Joy Loeffler
  • Judith A. Slaughter, MA, CEAP
  • Beth Spencer, LCSW-C

Give to care in Cambridge

Gifts of every size support programs, equipment and caregivers at UM Shore Regional Health at Cambridge.

  • Give in honor or in memory of someone. Just note it with your gift.
  • Thank a nurse or caregiver who made a difference.
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Mail a check to
Dorchester General Hospital Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 101
Cambridge, MD 21613
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN 52-1703242
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.