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Scholarship Opportunities
Applications for these scholarships can be obtained from the Student Services Coordinator in the School of Nursing via phone or email at 229-931-2239 or
son@canes.gsw.edu. Nursing scholarships applications will become available in January of each year and reviewed during April. The funds will be allocated for the next academic year after the review is conducted.
School of Nursing Scholarships
2010 Nursing Scholarship Application
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Nursing Scholarships:
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Frances Patrick Scholarship
The Frances Wynn Patrick Scholarship was established in honor of Mrs.
Patrick, Class of 1942, by her husband Carl Patrick, founder of Carmike
Cinemas in Columbus, GA. It is available to nursing students of good
standing and it may cover up to one year of tuition and $500 fees for nursing
supplies**. Recipients must re-apply each year. Selection is made by the
Director of Financial Aid and the Dean of the School of Nursing.
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Shannon Peavy Knopes Scholarship
Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $500** per year available to second year nursing majors who are in good academic standing at Georgia Southwestern, with preference given to Houston County, GA residents.
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Loveda Powell McNair Memorial Scholarship
Brenda Hunter Browning, ASN, an alumnus of GSW’s School of Nursing (’64), established this scholarship in memory of her friend and former classmate, Loveda Powell McNair. The recipient must be enrolled in the School of Nursing and be a resident of the State of Georgia. Selection will be made by the Faculty Scholarship Selection Committee of the School of Nursing.
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J. Emory Rylander Scholarship
Established by the family of J. Emory Rylander, founder of the Tog Shop in Americus, GA. Recipients must be enrolled full-time in the School of Nursing, possess high academic standards, and demonstrate commitment and good moral character at the university and in the community. The award
may cover up to a year of tuition and $500 for nursing supplies**. Selection is made by the School of Nursing and Director of Financial Aid.
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Herschel A. Smith Scholarship
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia honored Dr. Herschel Smith, GSW’s first campus infirmary physician, by naming the infirmary “The Herschel A. Smith Health Center.” Dr. Smith was also instrumental in creating the nursing program at Georgia Southwestern. The award is offered to non-traditional nursing students of good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0.
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Joan Smith Scholarship
This award was established by Dr. Joan Smith, a former Professor of Nursing at GSW, to encourage career development in nursing. This is a one year scholarship offered to graduate nursing students in need who possess a GPA of 3.0 and are enrolled in 6 hours per semester. GRE/MAT scores, activities, and leadership qualities are also considered. Selection by a committee appointed by the Dean of the School of Nursing.
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Ard Watson Scholarship
The Ard Watson Scholarship Fund was created by his family to honor Mr. Watson, former Director of Clinical Labs at Sumter Regional Hospital, to encourage career development in nursing or other healthcare fields. Consideration is given to residents of Sumter County, Georgia with a minimum GPA of 2.85. Selection is made by the School of Nursing.
*Parker-Wheeler Scholarship-Awarded to motivated outstanding students
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All Scholarship Awards are based on fund availability. Amounts awarded
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