Scholarships
George E. Sims Nursing
Scholarship | Board of Trustees Scholarship
George E. Sims Nursing Scholarship
The George E. Sims Nursing Scholarship is awarded
each year to nursing students. The purpose of the scholarship,
which is funded by the Fuller E. Callaway Foundation,
is two-fold. First, it is intended to assist individuals
in attaining careers as registered nurses. Second,
it enables West Georgia Health System to maintain the
highest quality of care by having well educated and
professional nurses on staff. Awarding of the scholarships
is based on the applicant's scholastic record, character,
leadership qualities, participation in student and
community activities, and personal interviews. The
scholarships include all costs associated with fulfilling
the requirements of a nursing degree. In return, the
recipients agree to work at West Georgia Health System
for one to two years after they graduate, depending
upon the duration of the scholarship.
To inquire about the Sims Scholarship, please contact:
Gaylene Caldwell
West Georgia Health System
1514 Vernon Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-3722
email: CaldwellG@wghs.org
To
download a printable application, please click here.
The WGHS Board of
Trustees Scholarship
The West Georgia Health System Board of Trustees established
a scholarship fund in 1988 to assist the Health System
in securing highly qualified medical professionals.
These scholarships are available to students pursuing
medical professions
in the areas of laboratory science, pharmacy, physical
therapy, pulmonary medicine, and radiology.
Scholarship awards are based on several factors, including scholastic record, work history, interview, recommendations from accredited schools, and anticipated staffing needs of WGHS. Each scholarship recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student during the award period. The amount of the award, which is determined by the board’s scholarship committee, may include tuition, room and board, books, uniforms and lab fees.
Upon completion of the chosen program, the student will work at West Georgia Health System for one calendar year for each school year the scholarship was received. Students who do not fulfill the work obligation must repay the full amount paid on their behalf. This amount will include 8.5 percent interest on the total scholarship and will be due immediately.
The scholarship committee reserves the right to approve any additional scholarships, grants or loans that the student receives to ensure that there are no work-related guarantees associated with the additional funds.
To apply for the WGHS Board of Trustees Scholarship,
please send a request for an application and include
a letter of acceptance into the desired program of
study from
an accredited
school, college, or university. Letters should be sent
to:
Gaylene Caldwell
West Georgia Health System
1514 Vernon Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-3722
email: CaldwellG@wghs.org
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