Nursing Student Challenge Scholarship
Nursing is one of the most vital fields in the healthcare industry and in the world at large, securing the health and wellness of entire populations.
Nurses support other hospital staff, explain care plans to patients and families, perform essential tasks, and work tirelessly to make hospitals flow as smoothly as possible. As a growing nursing shortage threatens the future of the profession, it’s crucial to encourage the next generation to pursue their passions.
This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with patients through the field of nursing.
Any graduate student in South Carolina who is pursuing nursing with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are grounded in loyalty, ethics, and patient care.
To apply, read the scenario below and tell us what talents, qualities, and leadership skills you would bring to the situation to tackle the problem.
You are the charge nurse on the intermediate care ward and the unit is nearly full with only one bed waiting. Two doctors from the emergency department are calling with admissions that they believe cannot wait. They are both threatening to call the chief administrator of the hospital. What talents, qualities, and leadership skills could you bring to solve this problem. Please use your own resources and not AI to come to one or more solutions.
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The application deadline is Nov 5, 2025. Winners will be announced on Dec 5, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 5, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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