Health Care Runs in Families
AdventHealth recognizes there is a rich tradition of generations of families serving in the health care field. Through your parents, you’ve gained a thoughtful perspective of service in health care and may feel that same calling. The Nursing Pathways Scholarship is specially designed to help you, as dependents of AdventHealth West Florida Division team members, embark on that journey by pursuing an Associate of Science degree in Nursing at AdventHealth University.
The Nursing Pathways Scholarship program is one meaningful way AdventHealth is helping team members and their families feel whole.
Scholarship Quick Facts
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Who Is Eligible?
Dependent children, ages 26 and younger, of full-time or part-time AdventHealth team members in the West Florida Division.
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Scholarship Amount
10 scholarships of up to $28,000 are available for dependents of West Florida Division team members.
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Application Timeline
Fall Application Window: September 1 through October 31
Scholarship Requirements
- Eligibility requirements
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Applicants must be dependent children, ages 26 and younger, of full-time or part-time AdventHealth team members in the West Florida Division. Parent or legal guardian must have at least one year of continuous service as of the application deadline.
Applicants can be undergraduates accepted into the AHU associate degree nursing program for the upcoming academic year.
- Academic requirements
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- Applicants must already be accepted to AHU and the Associate of Science degree in Nursing program for Fall or Spring.
View general admission requirements
View AS Nursing admission requirements - Unweighted 3.0 GPA
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout AHU’s ASN program
- Composite score of 62.5% on the TEAS
- Repetition of only one minor course to be eligible for admission into nursing courses, including transfer credits. Must earn a grade of C or better for required courses.
- Applicants must already be accepted to AHU and the Associate of Science degree in Nursing program for Fall or Spring.
Submitting Your Application
Applicants must submit their scholarship application, including essay, letter of recommendation, high school/college transcripts, and letter of acceptance from AHU Admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the selection process work?
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Awards are merit based and awarded to the most qualified applicants. Acceptance into the AdventHealth University ASN program is a requirement and prerequisite to filling out the application.
Once a completed Application Packet is received, the application is blinded to demographics and the AHU Scholarship Coordinator will verify the GPA, references, and validate program acceptance with faculty.
- When can I apply for the scholarship?
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The application will be live on AHU’s scholarship page September 1 through October 31 of each year.
- Where do I apply?
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The application can be found at https://my.ahu.edu/university-services/financial-services/financial-aid/asn-nursing-pathways-scholarship.
- How will I benefit from an ASN degree?
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Earn your Associate of Science in Nursing degree in as little as 20 months. In AdventHealth University’s Associate of Science in Nursing program, you’ll learn the essential skills needed for your nursing career and feel prepared and confident to take your National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses.
- Where can I apply for entry into AHU’s ASN program?
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You will need to apply for both General Studies admission at AHU and ASN program admission.
Apply for General Admission | Apply to the AS Nursing Program
Learn more at general and program admission requirements at our Undergraduate Admissions page and our Associate of Science in Nursing page.
- How do I know if I am eligible for the ASN scholarship?
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Applicants must be biological children, stepchildren, or legally adopted children and be living with or primarily supported by the colleague (age 26 and younger).
Applicants can be undergraduates accepted into the AHU associate degree nursing program for the upcoming academic year.
The parent or legal guardian of the applicant must be a full-time or part-time AdventHealth team member in the West Florida Division and have at least one year of continuous service as of the application deadline.
- How many scholarships are available?
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In this competitive program, 10 scholarships of up to $28,000 for West Florida Division are available each year.
- How will I know if I am awarded a scholarship?
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Scholarship recipients will be notified directly in November for the Spring term.
- Why AdventHealth University?
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At AdventHealth University, you’ll be learning from more than a textbook or research papers. You’ll be learning from nursing leaders in the field. Our connection to AdventHealth, one of the largest health care providers in Florida, gives you access to world-class clinical education, state-of-the-art facilities, and outstanding job placement opportunities.
We also offer convenience with nearby classes through our AdventHealth University Orlando campus and our AdventHealth University Tampa site.
Mostly, our mission to develop highly skilled professionals who live the healing values of Christ sets us apart from other colleges and universities.
- What costs are covered as part of this scholarship
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The Nursing Pathways Scholarship will cover the cost of the AHU ASN program tuition and fees up to $28,000. All recipients are required to complete the FAFSA as a condition of acceptance. The financial aid department will assess all aid that has been awarded to each scholar to include government aid and other scholarships awarded. Once assessed, the Nursing Pathways Scholarship will be applied to cover the remaining balance. The amount applied will vary per student and will not exceed $28,000. Expenses outside of program tuition and fees such as books, housing, and meals are not covered by this scholarship and are the responsibility of the student.
About Our AS Nursing Program
Earn your Associate of Science in Nursing degree in as little as 20 months. In AHU's Associate of Science in Nursing program, you’ll learn the essential skills needed for your nursing career and feel prepared and confident to take your National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses.