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    Nursing Scholarship Program, Central/North Health Plan

     
    It is estimated that students graduating from high school in the 2000's are 30io to 40io less likely to become Registered Nurses compared to those graduating in the 1970s. The number of newly licensed RNs in the State of Florida is down 50io from 1994. The Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security predicts the demand for RNs will grow 29.3io in the next decade. The implications are staggering. UnitedHealthcare recognizes the importance of nurses to the health and well being of the Central Florida community. Accordingly, we are pleased to present the UnitedHealthcare Nursing Scholarship Program.
    Program Description

    The UnitedHealthcare Nursing Scholarship will be awarded to ten individuals who will enter Description: their first year of an accredited nursing program in the tri-county (Orange, Osceola, Seminole) area.

    Eligibility:

    United States Citizens residing in the State of Florida within one of the following counties: Orange, Osceola, or Seminole. Applicant must enroll in a State of Florida Accredited Nursing Program.

    Application:

    Interested students must complete and submit the scholarship application. Requests for and completed applications may be made by contacting: Lisa Baird, 800 N. Magnolia, Suite 600, Orlando, FL 32803. Or call, 407-428-2473, for further information.

    Criteria for Selection:

    Applicants will be selected through a review of academic achievement, community involvement and the recommendation of others. A transcript or Diploma from the applicant's high school must be submitted with the application, as well as a Letter of Recommendation from a school official or employer demonstrating the applicant's desire to pursue a nursing career.

    Amount:

    Scholarship award will be $750 per recipient. Scholarship funds will be paid by check directly to the accredited institution where the recipient has enrolled. Scholarship funds will not be paid directly to the student. Verification of enrollment is required to receive scholarship check.

    Application Deadline:

    TBA

    Contact:

    Matthew M. Davies, Chief Executive Officer (407-428-2303) Lisa Baird, Marketing Manager (407-428-2473)

    Scholarship application form

    Please download the form: nsp.pdf

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    nursing@scc-fl.edu

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    Did you know?

    SCC offers Cooperative Education Internships in Nursing with several local hospitals.