First Midwest Bank is offering college scholarships to graduates of area high schools who are pursuing careers in health care.

Applications for the following scholarships are available through guidance offices at local high schools or online at www.firstmidwest.com/wm_scholarships. Applications also are available by writing First Midwest Bank, 230 W. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178.

Scholarships for DeKalb County residents: The Oneita J. Waltenberger Scholarship Trust will provide scholarships to DeKalb County residents pursuing an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in a health care field, including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, massage therapists, physical therapists, dentists and dental assistants.

To be eligible for the award, applicants must reside or have previously resided in DeKalb County and must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or post-graduate student in good standing at an accredited institution. Scholarship funds will be awarded without regard to financial need or academic merit.

Applications must be received by April 1.

Nesbitt Medical Student Foundation scholarship: The Nesbitt Foundation, administered by First Midwest Bank, is accepting applications for the 2019-20 academic year. The foundation was established through the Trust of Esther Mae Nesbitt.

To be eligible, one must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Illinois, and either accepted for enrollment or a regular full-time student in good standing at an approved college of medicine. Under the terms of the trust, preference shall be given to women and those who are or who have been residents of DeKalb County.

All completed application materials must be received by June 1.