Anker Nursing Scholarship

Purpose:
To provide scholarship opportunities to increase the nursing workforce for deserving students pursuing their nursing degree at Gwinnett Technical College.

Eligibility Requirements:
In order to be eligible for a Anker Nursing Scholarship, a student must:

• Be a current GTC nursing student currently enrolled in the nursing program
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Be a single parent
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• Submit an essay of at approximately 300 words that explains how the applicant will impact the future of healthcare, and any other financial or personal circumstances which you feel are important for the Selection Committee to consider in its evaluation.

Applications cannot be processed unless all required documentation is attached to the application at time of submittal.

Scholarship funds are to be used for tuition, books, and program supplies used solely for the benefit of the individual receiving the scholarship. Before funds will be disbursed, the Foundation office must receive a note of thanks from the recipient to the donor(s).

Selection:
The Gwinnett Tech Foundation committee will select and notify the scholarship recipients.

Termination:
If the recipient fails to enroll, withdraws from college, or does not maintain eligibility requirements, the Gwinnett Tech Foundation will select another student if time permits; otherwise, funds will be held in the donor’s account to be carried over to the next semester.