Grossmont Healthcare District awards TWO scholarships to Registered Nursing (RN) candidates with a demonstrated commitment to community service in the amount of $8,000 (1st place) and $5,250 (2nd place).
Scholarship Details
- Two scholarships are awarded annually
- First-place award: $8,000
- Second-place award: $5,250
- Supports students enrolled in accredited Registered Nursing (RN) programs
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have an East County connection by meeting at least one of the following:
- Current resident within the Grossmont Healthcare District for at least one year
- Current employee at an organization within the District for at least two years
- Graduate of a high school located within the District boundaries
- Must have successfully completed one year in an accredited Registered Nursing program and be currently enrolled
- Must demonstrate a history of community volunteer service
- Previous Richard J. Bea Scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply
- Students enrolled in ADN-to-BSN, diploma-to-BSN, diploma-to-MSN, or nurse practitioner bridge programs are not eligible
Application Process
- Complete the online scholarship application during the application period.
- Provide documentation verifying your East County eligibility.
- Upload a current transcript showing successful completion of one year in an accredited Registered Nursing program and proof of current enrollment.
- Provide your faculty advisor's contact information.
- Submit documentation of community volunteer service.
- Write and submit an original essay of 500 words or fewer describing how community service has influenced your nursing education and how you plan to improve community health as a nurse.
- Submit all required application materials before the published deadline.
This award is meant to encourage the development of nurses with a passion for and history of community service. The award is not available to ADN to BSN, diploma to BSN/MSN/NP programs. All of the above must be met or the application will not be eligible for review. Previous recipients of the Richard J. Bea scholarship are not eligible to reapply.
