How to Apply for the Shepherd Center Nurse Scholars Program
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates for the Shepherds Center Nurse Scholars program must be full-time or part-time nursing students pursuing an associate degree in nursing (AND/ASN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at an accredited college in Georgia.
- Candidates must remain enrolled and remain in good standing in their degree program.
- Scholarship funds are awarded at the end of the semester and can be used for tuition fees and educational expenses.
- Scholars must submit their final transcript at the end of each semester to the Shepherd Center Nurse Scholars Section Committee to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for subsequent scholarship renewal.
- If the recipient fails to enroll, withdraws from college, or does not maintain eligibility requirements, the Shepherd Nurse Scholars and Selection Committee will select another student if time permits; otherwise, funds are held in the scholar's account and carried over to the next semester.
Application Submission Instructions
Use the online application on this page to apply. You will be asked to complete the following steps in the application process:
- Step 1: Write a short answer response not to exceed 500 words responding to the below items:
- Reasons for choosing nursing.
- Commitment to the nursing profession.
- Interest in catastrophic care.
- Career goals after graduation.
- Step 2: Request two letters of recommendation from current faculty at your college or university. Please use this recommendation form for faculty submissions.
- Step 3: Request a copy of your university transcript sent directly from the university to:
- Electronic copy: Shepherd_Nurse_Scholar_Selection_Committee@shepherd.org.
- Mail to:
- Shepherd Center.
- Attention: Tiffany LeCroy
- 2020 Peachtree Rd. NW
- Atlanta, Georgia 30309.
A selection committee of nursing professionals will review applications and select recipients based on merit, need, and potential for impact in the nursing field. Applications cannot be processed until all required documentation is submitted.