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Beacon Scholar Program

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Funding Amount

Full tuition, books, and school fees for Ivy Tech ASN program + semester stipends + NCLEX exam funding + Kaplan review course ($500 value)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Beacon Scholar Program

Funder: Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech Community College

Program Name: Beacon School of Nursing at Ivy Tech Elkhart-South Bend

Geographic Scope: Ivy Tech Elkhart-South Bend campus only (currently available only at this location)

Purpose: To address the critical nursing shortage in the community and support equitable economic prosperity in underrepresented minorities

Program Details:

  • Partnership between Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech Elkhart-South Bend

  • Founded in 2022

  • Provides financial aid to nursing students and expands Ivy Tech's capacity

    • Eligibility:

  • Any student enrolled in Ivy Tech's Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program at South Bend/Elkhart campus

  • Automatic eligibility - no separate application required

  • Must meet ASN program prerequisites

  • Students do NOT need to be Beacon associates while pursuing ASN

  • Must be eligible for rehire at Beacon (candidates ineligible for rehire are ineligible for Beacon Scholar status but may still attend Ivy Tech programs)

  • Can include LPNs in LPN to ASN transition program

  • Transfers from other schools eligible depending on individual circumstances

    • What is Covered:

  • Tuition, books, and school fees: Covered on a "last-dollar-in" basis (fills gap after other financial aid applied)

  • Prerequisites: Not included in scholarship scope

  • Semester stipends: Provided for each semester in ASN program

    • - Amount varies by semester
    - 4th semester includes $250 for NCLEX fee
  • NCLEX exam fee: $250 (covered in 4th semester stipend)

  • Kaplan NCLEX review course: $500 value, fully covered

  • Employment: Full-time bedside RN position guaranteed upon graduation

    • - 3-year post-graduation agreement required
    - Placement based on system need and individual preference

    Additional Supports:

  • Tutoring

  • NCLEX review

  • Academic advising

  • Student wraparound services

    • Post-Graduation Requirements:

  • Must work as bedside RN at Beacon for 3 years post-graduation

  • Beacon associates must obtain BSN or specialty certification within 5 years of employment

  • Eligible for Beacon's tuition reimbursement and other scholarship opportunities for BSN pursuit

    • Financial Aid Coordination:

  • Works with other federal/state aid (PELL, loans, 21st Century Scholars, etc.)

  • Beacon funding is applied last, after other scholarships

  • Students must complete FAFSA and seek other available funding first

    • Obligatory Service/Repayment:

  • Financial support is provided in exchange for 3-year employment agreement

  • If student does not complete ASN: all financial support (tuition, stipends, etc.) must be repaid to Beacon

  • If student opts out of program: all financial support must be repaid to Beacon

  • Exceptions may be considered based on individual circumstances

    • Contact Information:

  • For academic/admissions questions: asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu

  • For Beacon Scholar program questions: beaconscholars@beaconhealthsystem.org

    • How to Apply

    How to Enroll

    1. If not currently an Ivy Tech student:
    - Apply to Ivy Tech to complete prerequisite courses needed for ASN program
    - Visit: Apply to Ivy Tech link on website

    2. If already an Ivy Tech student with prerequisites completed:
    - Apply to the ASN program
    - Visit: Apply to ASN Program link on website

    3. Automatic Eligibility:
    - All students enrolled in Ivy Tech's ASN program are automatically eligible to become a Beacon Scholar
    - No separate Beacon Scholar application required

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Eligibility Questions:

  • Who is eligible? Any student enrolled in South Bend/Elkhart's Ivy Tech Associate of Science in Nursing Program

  • Do I need to be a Beacon associate? No - Beacon Scholars do not have to be Beacon associates while pursuing ASN

  • Is this available at all Ivy Tech campuses? No - only at Ivy Tech's South Bend/Elkhart campus

  • Are there prerequisite requirements? No prerequisites required for Beacon Scholar Program, but prerequisites required for Ivy Tech ASN Program (typically 2 semesters of classes)

  • Can I transfer from another school? Yes, depending on individual circumstances - contact Ivy Tech counselor

  • Are LPN to ASN students eligible? Yes - LPNs accepted into Ivy Tech's LPN to ASN transition program can become Beacon Scholars

    • Financial Support Questions:

  • What financial support is offered? Remaining tuition, books, and school fees on "last-dollar-in" basis, plus semester stipends, NCLEX fee ($250), and Kaplan course ($500 value)

  • How does this work with other financial aid? Beacon funding fills gap after PELL, loans, 21st Century Scholars, etc. Students must complete FAFSA and seek other funding first

  • Will I need to get a BSN after this? Yes - Beacon associates must obtain BSN or certification in specialty within 5 years of employment. Tuition reimbursement available for this.

  • Can I opt out and what does that mean? Yes, but all financial support provided (tuition, stipends, etc.) must be repaid to Beacon. Exceptions may be considered.

  • What if I don't complete my ASN? All financial support must be repaid to Beacon. Exceptions may be considered.

    • Resources for Success:

  • Tutoring available

  • NCLEX review provided

  • Academic advising available

  • Student wraparound services available

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    What Beacon Health Foundation Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    4
    Total given
    $4.19M
    Median grant
    $854K
    Range
    $395K–$2.09M
    • By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: South Bend, IN; Elkhart, IN.

    Example grants

    • Beacon Medical Group Inc · South Bend, IN

      To support BMG operations and capital purchases

      $2.09M

    • Memorial Hospital of South Bend Inc · South Bend, IN

      To support hospital operations and capital purchases

      $1.24M

    • Elkhart General Hospital · Elkhart, IN

      To support hospital operations and capital purchases

      $471K

    • Beacon Health System Inc · South Bend, IN

      To support scholarships and capital purchases

      $395K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

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