Sandra King Excellence and Education Fund Scholarship

The Nazareth Homes Foundation was established to advance the person-centered mission of Nazareth Home, which reflects the values of spirituality, compassion, dignity, quality, stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and innovation.

The Nazareth Homes Foundation awards the Sandra King Excellence and Education Fund Scholarship to deserving employees in the long-term care profession based on their academic achievements and commitment to quality care. The scholarship is offered to all Nazareth Home full-time and regular part-time employees attending an approved nursing or healthcare program. Individuals pursuing degrees other than nursing will be considered for scholarships.

Recipients are selected individually by the Nazareth Homes Foundation Board, using specified criteria outlined in the application. Applicants are chosen based on their professional qualifications, commitment to the profession, and letters of recommendation.

The Sandra King Excellence and Education Fund Scholarship was established to encourage higher education of long-term healthcare professionals in Kentucky. An applicant must be a Nazareth Home employee planning a career in long-term care. Qualifications include:

- - Employed at Nazareth Home for a minimum of six months
  - Enrolled in a college, university, health care institution, or other educational organization that offers state-approved courses
  - Commit to two years of work service to Nazareth Home following graduation

Scholarships will be paid directly to the educational institution to cover expenses incurred for tuition, books, or course-related fees. The scholarship amount is $1,500 per semester, with a maximum of $3,000 per school year.

The application period for 2022 is now open.

Employee Application Due: July 6, 2022

Scholarship recipients will be notified of the NHF Board’s decision in July/August 2022. Scholarship funds will be available immediately upon award, and recipients will be recognized by Nazareth Home in the fall of 2022.

For additional information or questions, contact Nazareth Home’s Director of Communications, Melissa Bailey, by email or call (502) 565-8349.

Scholarship Application

Applicant Information

Name

First Last

Home Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Home Phone

Cell

Facility Information

Facility

Facility Administrator

Educational Institution Information

College/Institution

College/Institution Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

College/Institution Contact

First Last

Contact Title

Phone

Fax

Accredited College Status

Program Name

Anticipated Graduation Date

Questionnaire

How long have you worked in long-term care?

How long have you worked at your current facility?

Briefly describe your major job responsibilities.

Briefly describe why you are applying for this scholarship and how your past experience makes you a qualified candidate.

Briefly describe your interest in your chosen field of study.

Provide any educational background and/or applicable work experience.

Briefly describe your financial need, if any.

Outline your current professional goals and how you plan to utilize this scholarship to attain these goals.

Describe your future professional plans and commitment to long-term care.

Letters of Recommendation

If currently working at a facility, attach two (2) professional letters of recommendation – one must come from your Administrator or Director of Nursing at your facility. If currently a student, please attach one (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member at your educational institution.

Letters of Recommendation

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Letters of Recommendation

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Signature

Signature(Required)

I hereby verify that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and I agree to submit proof of the same should such information be requested. I further agree that any scholarship funds awarded on my behalf from NHF will be used to further my education in an applicable long-term health care educational program.

Date

If selected to receive a scholarship, funds will be paid directly to the educational institution shown above. Scholarship funds will be available immediately after notification that the scholarship was awarded up until one (1) year from the award date. It should be noted that any unused funds after one year will lapse and revert back to the NHF.

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