Georgia Health Sciences University Scholarships

Rebecca Andrews Scholarship Award (Undergraduate)

Scholarship Description

The Rebecca Andrews Scholarship Award was established in January 1994 in memory of Rebecca Andrews, a 1984 graduate of the Masters Program in Adult Nursing. She served the Medical College of Georgia in many capacities: Staff Nurse, Neonatal ICU, Senior Staff Nurse, Emergency Services; Clinical Coordinator/Instructor, EMT-Paramedic Program; Staff Development Coordinator, Ambulatory Care Services; Trauma Coordinator, Department of Surgery; and Director, Emergency Services. Mrs. Andrews was admired and respected as an outstanding clinician and leader by her colleagues in the health care arena, throughout the Augusta community, as well as regionally. She served as an exemplary role model for nurses, students, and other health care providers. She died December 20, 1993, following a seven-month battle with brain cancer. By the request of Mrs. Andrews, this award will be given to two students: one undergraduate and one graduate. The undergraduate student award is based on the applicant’s interest in Emergency Nursing.

Amount

$250

Number of Awards

2

Renewable

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Renewal Criteria

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Award Criteria Requirements:

Financial need

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GPA

3.0

SAT

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ACT

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Class Standing

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State

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Other

Applicant must be a currently enrolled senior BSN student; submit a scholarly paper on Emergency Nursing which should include the applicant’s interest in Emergency Nursing; submit two letters of recommendation from a SON faculty member and/or a former employer; have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or greater; and provide a current curriculum vitae/resume. The paper will be judged on clarity of thought/readability and originality. Students with work and/or student clinical experience in the emergency room are highly encouraged to apply.