NYSHFA | NYSCAL Region Scholarships
NYSHFA/NYSCAL sponsors a Scholarship program, in collaboration with the NYSHFA Regions, to provide financial help to employees of NYSHFA/NYSCAL member facilities. Recipients receive a $750 Scholarship. Educational programs must be strictly related to the applicant’s health care career.
– Each Region Winner Receives a $750 Scholarship
The deadline for Regions to submit their scholarship award selections to NYSHFA | NYSCAL is September 30, 2020.
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Ruth E. Stafford and James D. Durante Nursing Scholarships
The Ruth E. Stafford and James D. Durante Nursing Scholarships assist staff currently working in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in pursuing education to become an LPN, RN, or pursuing an advanced degree as an RN. The Foundation for Quality Care administers this program. Five scholarships for $2,000 each are available. Recipients will be presented with their awards at the Annual Nurse Leadership Conference.
The deadline to submit applications is now May 15, 2020.
SKILLED NURSING
CATEGORY I: Students pursuing licenses as a practical nurse or registered nurse
– Two (2) scholarships for $2,000 each
CATEGORY II: Registered nurses pursuing advanced degrees in nursing (Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Specialist)
– Two (2) scholarships for $2,000 each
ASSISTED LIVING
CATEGORY I: Students pursuing licenses as a practical nurse or registered nurse
– One (1) scholarships for $2,000