Nursing Scholarships - Spring 2027 (Deadline to apply is April 15, 2027)
The Carilion Clinic Foundation is offering scholarships for those Carilion Clinic employees working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing through an accredited university.
The Doris and Lynn Morris Scholarship is designated for those who struggle financially to further their nursing education (up to $3,000 per semester for one year).
The Babe and Sydney Louis Hyatt Scholarship is designated for those in nursing who have a sincere interest in becoming a R.N. (up to $2,500 per semester for one year).
The JoAnn Brinkman Nursing Scholarship will give one deserving applicant $250 towards their education.
The Seay Scholarship will award a scholarship of $1,000 towards a B.S.N. degree.
The Julie Cooper Wright Memorial Scholarship will award $250 to a deserving applicant who is a second-, third-, or fourth-year nursing student.
The Carilion New River Valley Medical Center Nursing Scholarship will provide financial assistance of up to $1,000 to a Carilion New River Valley Medical Center employee who is enrolled in an accredited school of nursing seeking a degree
Eligibility
- Recipient must be a Carilion employee who has been employed for at least 6 months and is currently working towards a degree in nursing, specifically a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through an accredited university.
- Preference will be given to those who are currently employed as a licensed tech, LPN or NA.
- Recipient must be enrolled at least part time, maintain a B average, and must be in good performance standing with Carilion. Employees with Performance Improvement or Disciplinary Actions in the last 24 months will not be considered.
- Recipients will be required to work for Carilion Clinic in a full time RN direct patient care role for two years post Nursing School graduation.
- Applicants will be selected based on their leader recommendations, personal statements, and performance history with Carilion Clinic.
- Employees receiving other scholarship awards from Carilion Clinic will not be eligible for this scholarship.
Requirements
- Each applicant must fully complete and submit the application form to the Carilion Foundation.
- Each applicant must be able to provide proof of attendance/acceptance into a BSN program
- The recipient must use the funds in the calendar year the funds are given or forfeit the funds.
- The recipient must maintain eligibility requirements and sign an agreement with Carilion Clinic Foundation regarding these requirements and use of funds.
- Scholarships will be paid directly to the named institution and will be awarded based on the actual tuition balance.
Completed applications include:
- Completed application, including essay questions
- Copy of current unofficial transcript
- Two recommendation forms
- Submission of all materials by April 15, 2027 to foundation@carilionclinic.org
The application package is available under the Resources tab of this Hub page.
Please email foundation@carilionclinic.org with any questions.
Successful candidates will be notified in June.
