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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.
List of 2012-2013
School of Nursing Scholarships
2012-2013 School of Nursing Scholarships
Application
Application Due
Date: April 1, 2012.
The Scholarship Form and the required
support documents must be received by the SON by the published
application deadline via mail, or delivery:
Student Services Coordinator
School of Nursing, Rm. 204-A
Georgia Southwestern State University
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive
Americus, GA 31709
229-931-2239
Questions about our
scholarships or
awards?
Send us an email.
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.
Ø Parker-Wheeler Scholarship
The Wheeler/Parker Scholarship was established by Jean and Wes Wheeler as an
endowment to honor the Parker and Wheeler families. The criterion gives consideration
to students who have financial need and meet GSW admission standards.
This scholarship will be shared by the School of Business and the School of Nursing.
New!
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Neal Holt Holman Nursing Scholarship
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This scholarship was established by Americus resident Tom Holman in
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honor of his late wife, Nell Holt Holman, who passed away in 2011. Mr. Holman and his
sons wanted to honor Mrs. Holman’s service to the community as a charge
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nurse at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center, providing care to Alzheimer’s patients
for 18 years. This scholarship will be granted on the basis of financial need to GSW
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students who major in nursing – undergraduate or graduate. Preference will be given to
students from Sumter County and surrounding areas.
New!
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Bebe Gibson Nursing Scholarship
Established by Betsy and Henry Crisp in memory of Mrs. Crisp’s mother,
BeBe Gibson. This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman, a
transfer student or a current student pursuing an
undergraduate or graduate degree in the School of Nursing at GSW. The
criteria are financial need, preference given to students from Sumter,
Lee & Clay counties in
Georgia, or to non-traditional students who have established verifiable
residency in such counties, and students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The
number, amount and recipients will be determined by the Scholarship
Committee of the
School of Nursing at GSW.
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All Scholarship Awards are based on fund availability. Amounts awarded
may vary based on availabilty of funds.
External Resources for
Scholarship & Grants***:
New!
US Dept. of Health & Human Services HRSA Nursing
Scholarship Program-Deadline
for application submission by 5:00 pm EDT June 1, 2011
NursingScholarships.US
Americorps
financial assistance programs as well. You may
especially be interested in this option if you prefer to become a travel
nurse.
CertifiedBackground.com-AACN-Deadline
for application submission: January 31, April 30th, July 31, and October
31
Sylvia Bond Nursing Society-Deadline
for application submission is May 31, 2011
Samuel Goodrich Scholarship-Deadline
for application submission is May 31, 2011
South GA Medical Center Summer Nurse Internship
Program 2011 Deadline
for application submission is April 8, 2011
Tuition Reimbursement opportunities -Contact
the human resources department of a hospital where you think you would
possibly want to work. Ask them about tuition reimbursement and
scholarship assistance. Hospitals will usually offer to pay your
students loans, if that is an option.
***Please
be aware that the links under External Resources for Scholarship &
Grants are provided for your convenience only. GSW School of Nursing
does not control these external web sites and is not responsible for the
content – or the accuracy of the content – provided by the listed
agencies and/or web sites. Additionally, these links do not constitute
an endorsement of the products or services offered by the companies or
organizations that maintain these external web sites.
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