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Scholarship Summary Keswick's Endowment Committee has approved $500 scholarships to assist high school graduates obtain a geriatric nursing license from a state approved accredited program. Qualified candidates must have attended and graduated from a Maryland High School that did not provide GNA training and not eligible for certification through other state-affiliated agencies. The scholarship was developed to encourage and promote career development in the field of geriatric nursing through financial support. The scholarship will cover the full cost of course and related fees plus pay the student a monthly stipend of $100.00 Scholarship Criteria The selection of the final candidates will be based in part upon need for financial assistance plus character, determination and seriousness. The candidates must be a high school graduate with a 2.50 GPA or better. Candidates must also submit a copy of his/her transcript, a letter of reference from a high school teacher and a one (1)-page essay (double spaced-1 inch margins) describing his/her interest in the geriatric nursing field. All information must be submitted no later than March 1st. Selection Process Each candidate will receive a letter from the Selection Committee no later than March 31st acknowledging receipt of the package. Personal interviews with the finalists will be held no later than April 30 with recipients selected and notified by May 15th. Tuition will be paid directly to the school on behalf of the recipient. Keswick will request an evaluation mid-way through the training program. Information in this evaluation will be shared with the student. It is understood and expected that upon successful completion of the program, the recipient will work full-time for Keswick Multi-Care Center subject to shift availability. Required state certification must be completed no later than 120 days after employment and employee will remain in good standing with the Board of Nursing for a period not less than two years.
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