For Employees

Scholarship Applications Now Open for Employee Dependents 

Applications are open for the 2026 Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship, which was created to support employee dependents seeking to complete post-secondary education at an accredited not-for-profit institution of higher learning in the fields of health sciences, elementary or secondary education and computer sciences or information technology.

The program is made possible by former WakeMed President & CEO Raymond Champ, and his wife, Meredyth, who established the fund in 2022 to honor their daughter, Megan. In 2025, the scholarship was expanded to support WakeMed dependents working to obtain certifications and vocational training, in addition to college degrees. The Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship can provide up to $10,000 per individual. Applicants must be in the first or second year of school and either enrolled or intending to enroll in a health science, elementary or secondary education, and computer sciences or information technology program. Applicants and their parent(s) must also meet some eligibility requirements. Preference is given to candidates who demonstrate and can define a clear financial need for support. The application deadline is 5 pm on May 1, 2026.  Access the application here and learn more about the history of the Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship Fund. 

Register Now: Beyond Our Walls 

In alignment with our mission to serve our community, WakeMed provides a multi-session, comprehensive health equity curriculum. The purpose of this curriculum is to increase knowledge and awareness of health inequities that impact our community and to work together to identify strategies to address them. Throughout the program, participants – called Health Equity Scholars – explore the impact of health inequities on various sectors of health and health care and learn best practices for facilitating high-quality and equitable health outcomes for our patients. Registration is now open for the next two cohorts of the program, which begins this month. To learn more or register, visit WakeMedU and search "Beyond Our Walls."