The Grossmont Healthcare District will award TWO scholarships for the Certified/Clinical Nurse Scholarship, in the amount of $10,000 each, to candidates in an accredited graduate or postgraduate degree program to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Application Period CLOSED
Eligibility
New applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship if at least one of the following apply (verify using the District map):
- You are a current resident who lives within the Grossmont Healthcare District boundaries (and have been so for a minimum of one year)
- You are a current employee who works at an organization within the District boundaries (for at least two years)
- OR you have previously graduated from a high school within the District boundaries.
Application Items
The following documentation is requested to fill out the application form:
- Proof of the above eligibility criteria via supporting documents such as (utility bills, paystubs, high school diplomas etc.)
- Proof of current enrollment in a baccalaureate program.
- Faculty Advisor’s name, phone, AND email
- Essay (no more than 750 words) titled “How does the Certified Nurse profession affect the advancement of healthcare delivery services and where do you see yourself and your profession in the next five years.”
Note: All of the above must be met or the application will not be eligible for review.
Awards Process
Winners will be selected and voted upon at the regular monthly Board of Directors meeting in either late February or early March. Winners will be contacted shortly thereafter and invited to attend the awards ceremony.
Awards Ceremony Info
Students will be asked to participate in a public award ceremony with other post-secondary and high school scholarship award winners, held on the 3rd Friday in May at 7:30 AM, Doors open at 7 AM, where they will receive their certificates, have their photos taken with the Board, and be asked to take a group photo at the end. We encourage all awardees and their friends/family to attend.
Photo waivers will need to be completed by the students prior to the ceremony. Click here to complete a photo release waiver. Once executed, email it to info@grossmonthealthcare.org.
Questions?
Please direct any and all questions regarding this scholarship to info@grossmonthealthcare.org.