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Holmes Community College students pursuing nursing now have access to a new endowed scholarship designed to support advanced training and strengthen the healthcare workforce.
The LCT Nursing Advancement Scholarship will assist students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accelerated/bridge program for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and paramedics, or the practical nursing hybrid option. The scholarship is awarded annually to eligible students who demonstrate academic commitment and progress in their nursing education.
The scholarship was established through the Holmes Development Foundation, Inc., as part of a donor agreement creating an endowed fund. The agreement states that the gift will be used to support Holmes Community College students and may continue to grow through additional contributions from individuals, organizations and other donors. Under the terms of the agreement, recipients must be enrolled in the ADN accelerated/bridge program for LPNs or paramedics or the practical nursing hybrid option. Scholarships will be awarded annually as long as students remain enrolled full time in the program and maintain a GPA higher than 2.0.
Selection of scholarship recipients will be coordinated through the Holmes Development Foundation and the college’s scholarship committee, which will administer the endowment according to the donor’s criteria. A report on student progress will be submitted to the donor annually. The scholarship was made possible through donor Christiana Palmer, nursing home administrator of Grenada Living Center, with the goal of reducing financial barriers for students pursuing nursing careers and addressing the growing demand for healthcare professionals.
“This scholarship provides an important opportunity for our students to continue advancing in the nursing field without as many financial barriers,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Lindy McCain. “Hopefully the scholarship will encourage more students to pursue advanced nursing credentials and remain in the healthcare field after graduation.”
The scholarship will be available beginning this academic year, with applications open to qualifying students in eligible nursing programs.
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