Shepherd Center Nurse Scholars Program
We are currently awarding scholarships through our Shepherd Center Nurse Scholars Program for the Fall 2024 semester. All application materials should be submitted by September 30, 2024. Learn more about the application process.
Become a Shepherd Center Nurse Scholar: Lead the Future of Care
Are you passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most? Shepherd Center invites you to be a part of our Nurse Scholars Program, designed to support and empower the next generation of nursing professionals. Our program offers financial assistance to help cover the cost of nursing school and provides the opportunity to launch a fulfilling career at Shepherd Center, a leading catastrophic care hospital known for its rich culture and abundant opportunities for career growth and enrichment.
Why Choose the Shepherd Center Nurse Scholars Program?
- Financial Empowerment: Up to $10,000 in scholarships to significantly ease the financial burden of attending nursing school.
- Career Launchpad: A position at Shepherd Center upon graduation and passing the NCLEX exam, where you'll gain unparalleled experience in catastrophic care and neurorehabilitation.
- Growth & Development: Mentorship, specialized training, and continuing education opportunities to help you reach your full potential as a nurse leader.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Join a team that values and celebrates diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered.
- Innovation & Impact: Join a hospital at the forefront of medical advancements, where your contributions can make a lasting impact on the future of care.
Program Overview
- Launch Date: The first scholarship will be awarded for the Fall 2024 semester, and new scholarships will be awarded annually.
- Financial Incentive: Nursing scholars will receive $2,500 per semester, up to a total of $10,000 until graduation.
- Service Commitment: Scholars will commit to six months of service at Shepherd Center for every semester they receive the scholarship. This commitment begins after graduation and upon starting full-time employment as a nurse at Shepherd Center.
Join Us in Making a Difference
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding nursing career focused on catastrophic care, leadership, and innovation, apply to the Shepherd Center Nurse Scholars Program today. We're seeking compassionate, driven nursing students who are committed to making a difference.
Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and impactful nursing career at Shepherd Center.
Get to Know Shepherd Center
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital providing world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. Recognized as both a Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, Shepherd Center is ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Current Nurse TestimonialI graduated in 2009 and I've been here ever since. Awesome team, awesome staff, you get recognized for your good efforts, your good work.
De-Anne Mohammed, RN, BSN, CRRNRegistered Nurse, Spinal Cord Injury Program
Why Shepherd Center
In more than four decades, Shepherd Center has grown into a world-renowned, 152-bed hospital that treats more than 8,000 patients annually across our inpatient, outpatient, and day programs. Recognized as Model Systems for both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury, Shepherd is part of an elite group of hospitals driven to provide extraordinary care. Some things that make us a top training facility include:
