Labouré Awarded Catholic Health Foundation (CHF) Grant to Fund Student Scholarships

The CHF Grant will support the Fund a Future Nurse Scholarship program which provides emergency support funding for students who are academically achieving, but struggling financially.

Milton, MA – Labouré College of Healthcare announced today that it received a $10,000 grant from Catholic Health Foundation of Greater Boston to support the Fund a Future Nurse Scholarship program.  

The award for the Fund a Future Nurse Scholarship initiative will help fund scholarships aimed at reducing the financial burden of tuition for Labouré students. Fund a Future Nurse scholarships provide access to emergency support funding to allow nursing students to focus on earning their degrees and building a financially secure future. Funds are distributed annually at college’s Scholarship Ceremony to students who are academically achieving, but struggling financially. 

CHF Executive Director Lynne Sullivan stated, “I continue to be deeply impressed with the resourcefulness of these organizations. They are consistently finding new ways to leverage their funds and stretch resources so that they can ensure greater impact and longevity.”   

“As Catholics, we are called to serve. And these organizations are doing just that,” said Board President Gavan Mooney. “They are bridging gaps and developing solutions for the serious challenges facing our communities. Their commitment and dedication are second to none and CHF is proud to support their work.”    

“We are honored to be selected once again as a Catholic Health Foundation grantee,” said Labouré College of Healthcare President Lily S. Hsu, Ed.D. “Labouré is grateful to be a past recipient of Catholic Health Foundation support over the years as well, which has included scholarship support for over 30 students succeeding academically but struggling financially. With the support of the Catholic Health Foundation, these students have gone on to graduate and join the nursing workforce – providing care to thousands of patients in our communities.”   

Funding from this year’s Catholic Health Foundation grant will be awarded at the college’s 2026 Scholarship Ceremony. 

About Labouré College of Healthcare  

Established in 1892, Labouré College of Healthcare is home to the largest and longest-running nursing program in the Boston area. Our students are adults juggling courses with work and family commitments. More than 90% are from the local Greater Boston area, and they mirror the patient population of Boston on a scale unmatched by any nursing program in New England.    

Labouré is a private, independent, 501(c)3. Located in Milton, Massachusetts, the college offers bachelor, associate and certificate programs in nursing and healthcare both on-campus and online.  

Visit us online at www.laboure.edu. 

About the Catholic Health Foundation  

The Catholic Health Foundation of Greater Boston, Inc. (Catholic Health Foundation, “CHF”) is overseen by the Archdiocese of Boston’s Catholic Community Fund and exists to provide financial support to both local Catholic and non-Catholic organizations that provide health care and related services consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Boston. Grants through the CHF are distributed annually in accordance with the restrictions established in the original endowed gifts. No grants are made to individuals or government agencies, or for endowments or operating deficits. Since its inception, CHF has awarded over $8,000,000 to 841 grantees. These grants have benefited organizations across 144 cities and towns across the Archdiocese.