Associate of Science in Nursing Program at Broward College

Candidates who have been formally accepted into an Associate of Science in Nursing Program at this NLN-accredited Florida College and have completed the first term of their nursing program are eligible.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Eligible candidates who have been formally accepted into a BSN Program at a nationally accredited college or university with a NCLEX pass rate of 85% or higher and are currently attending or have completed the first term of a nursing program are eligible.

FAQs

How can scholarship funds be used?
Funds may be used for tuition, fees and required textbooks. Tuition reimbursement may be possible for those who have recently completed their BSN degree.

What’s next?
Once a completed Application Packet is received, the Scholarship Coordinator will verify your GPA and references and speak with instructors. You will then be notified if chosen to participate in a personal panel interview. Great emphasis is placed upon the interview with regards to selecting scholarship recipients.

How will I know if I’m selected?
Upon completion of the interview process, all awardees will be notified of the Scholarship Committee’s decision.

Where do classes take place?
We know you’re busy and that everyone learns differently, so classes are offered both at the school and online.

Additional questions for our Scholarship Coordinator?
E-mail scholarshipcoordinator@mhs.net or call 954-201-8852.

Application Requirements

• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student currently attending or have completed the first term of either an Associate of Science in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at an accredited Florida college or university
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from recent supervisor and teachers.
• One (1) copy of an official transcript

Application Deadlines

February 1, May 1 and October 1

Recipient Requirements

• Predetermined GPA must be maintained
• Upon completion of degree, recipient is required to work at a Memorial Healthcare System facility
• Employment obligation varies depending on scholarship: Associate of Science degree students receive $8,000 for a 2-year work commitment
• Bachelor of Science degree students receive $8,000 for a 1-year work commitment
• Bachelor of Science degree students receive $16,000 for a 2-year work commitment
• Job placement may be at any of the Memorial Healthcare System facilities
• Work schedules are determined by hiring manager at the time of hire
• Must obtain a Florida state license required for practicing as a Registered Nurse prior to hire date

Once the maximum number of scholarships has been reached for a given year, we will no longer accept applications. Please call the coordinator at 954-201-8852 954-201-8852 or send an email to jvitali@broward.edu for information concerning this matter.

Download the Scholarship Application Form

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Once you download the application form, you can fill it out online and sign it electronically. You can also print the form and fill it out manually. Either way, you will need to print and mail a hard-copy version of the application and mail it with the other items required of applicants. 

You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this application and all documents signed electronically in the application or hiring process. You also agree that no certification authority or other third party verification is necessary to validate your E-Signature and that the lack of such certification or third party verification will not in any way affect the enforceability of your E-Signature.

Send your completed packet to:

Memorial Healthcare System Scholarship Coordinator
7200 Pines Boulevard
Broward College
Building 72, Room 153
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

NOTE: Any application submitted with missing information will not be considered. Thorough preparation, neatness and promptness are all considered in the submission criteria.

Selection Process

Once a completed Application Packet is received, the Scholarship Coordinator will verify your GPA, references and speak with instructors. You will then be notified if chosen to participate in a personal panel interview. Great emphasis is placed upon the interview with regard to selecting scholarship recipients. Upon completion of the interview process, all awardees will be notified of the Scholarship Committee’s decision. For more information, please e-mail scholarshipcoordinator@mhs.net or call 954-201-8852.

Memorial Healthcare System’s Community Scholarships are offered in partnership with several area non-profit organizations. They allow individuals residing full-time within the South Broward Hospital District boundaries to attend college.

NOTE: You must reside within South Broward Hospital District boundaries to qualify for the Memorial Healthcare System Community Scholarship Program. Please apply directly with the organization.

ASPIRA of Florida, Inc.

The mission of ASPIRA of Florida is to foster the social advancement of the Puerto Rican/Latino community by empowering its youth in the pursuit of educational excellence through leadership development programs that emphasize commitment to the community.

Women of Tomorrow

The Women of Tomorrow mission is to inspire, motivate and empower at-risk young women to live up to their full potential through a unique mentoring program with highly accomplished professional women and scholarship opportunities.

Broward Education Foundation

The Broward Education Foundation (BEF) serves as a catalyst for educational excellence by investing in the future of Broward’s students, teachers and schools by encouraging community support and utilizing community resources.