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Scholarship applications are now available for colleagues, volunteers, family members, and Friends members and family who are enrolled in a nursing program or health-related field. In an effort to streamline the process, we have updated the form to allow applicants to submit for multiple scholarships so long as they meet the earliest deadline. *The only exception is The Allen Smith & Denise DuChainey Nursing Scholarship which requires a separate application form. 

Send completed applications to:
The Friends of South Shore Health,
55 Fogg Rd, Box 29, S Weymouth, MA 02190.

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This scholarship is available to a current South Shore Health volunteer or their immediate family member or an immediate family member of an employee. The applicant must be pursuing a degree, from an accredited school, in a health related field. (Nursing students may apply.) You must be a high school senior or graduate, with a GPA of B- or higher. 

Applications and all relevant paperwork are due to The Friends office by Friday, May 3, 2024.

The Marion C. Martinsen Scholarship is awarded to candidates pursuing a career in Nursing. Applicants must be a high school senior or graduate, with a GPA of B- or higher, presently enrolled at an accredited school. South Shore Health employees and families may be given preference, however, you do not need to work here to apply. 

Applications and all relevant paperwork are due to The Friends office by Friday, May 3, 2024.

Colleagues who are pursuing a BSN or higher, The Friends are accepting applications for the annual Nursing Scholarships. To be eligible you must be a full-time or regular part-time employee of South Shore Health, presently enrolled at an accredited school and have a current GPA of B- or higher. Applications and all relevant paperwork are due to The Friends office by Friday, June 7, 2024. 

Applicants for the Terry Ries Nursing Education and Development Scholarship must be a full-time or regular part-time employee of South Shore Health who has worked here for a minimum of 1 year. The person must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited program to begin or advance their nursing career and have a recent GPA of B- or higher. 

Applications and all relevant paperwork are due to The Friends office by Friday, July 5, 2024.

Applicants must be a full-time or regular part-time employee of South Shore Health, presently enrolled at an accredited school pursuing an associate degree, bachelor's degree or technical accreditation in a health-related field and have a recent GPA of  B- or higher. 

Applications and all relevant paperwork are due to The Friends office by Friday, July 5, 2024.

Applicants must be full or regular part-time employees of South Shore Health, working as a Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, Medical Assistant, Unit Coordinator, Dietary Aide, Transporter, Phlebotomist, or other like position who will continue to work in a benefit eligible position within SSH during the course of study (e.g. 24 hours a week or more). Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated economic hardship, those who are first generation post-secondary education, and persons of diverse populations. This scholarship will be given to two individuals for two consecutive years. There is an expectation that winners plan to maintain employment with SSH for 5 years post completion.

Applications and all relevant paperwork are due to The Friends office by Friday, May 3, 2024.

Please note there is a separate application form for this scholarship. Download the application here.

Applicants must be full or regular part-time employees of South Shore Health presently enrolled at an accredited school pursuing further education in the field of nursing; RN, ASN or higher, or a certification in a specialty area to advance their nursing career. They must have a GPA of B- or higher. This scholarship will be given out to two individuals.

Applications and all relevant paperwork are due to The Friends office by Friday, June, 7, 2024.