Funding Amount

$16,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Chelsea Coutant Memorial Scholarship

Funder: Robert and Francine Nemer (through SUNY Adirondack Foundation and Hudson Headwaters Health Network partnership)

Program Type: College scholarship with career placement

Eligibility:

  • Second-year nursing students at SUNY Adirondack

  • Must be selected through competitive application process
  • Award Amount: $16,000 total

  • $4,000 in fall semester

  • $4,000 in spring semester

  • Additional $8,000 awarded by Hudson Headwaters upon successful hiring completion
  • Award Benefits:

  • Tuition assistance

  • Retention bonus upon licensing exam success

  • Two-year nursing position guaranteed with Hudson Headwaters Health Network

  • Two-year commitment to work at Hudson Headwaters required
  • Selection:

  • Highly competitive (40+ applicants for single award)

  • First recipient: Logan Hayes (May 2025)
  • Geographic Scope: Adirondack Region and North Country of New York

    Partner Organizations:

  • SUNY Adirondack

  • Hudson Headwaters Health Network

  • SUNY Adirondack Foundation
  • Contact Information:

  • SUNY Adirondack Foundation: President Anastasia Urtz, J.D.

  • Hudson Headwaters: Susan Corney, Executive Vice President of Human Resources

  • Website: hhhn.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: Unknown (likely annual application cycle)

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Enrolled as second-year nursing student at SUNY Adirondack

  • Strong academic performance

  • Commitment to serving in rural healthcare
  • Selection Process:

  • Competitive selection from 40+ applicants

  • Review by SUNY Adirondack and Hudson Headwaters partnership committee
  • Post-Award Requirements:

  • Successfully complete nursing degree

  • Pass RN licensing exams

  • Complete Hudson Headwaters hiring process

  • Maintain two-year employment commitment at Hudson Headwaters

  • Receive retention bonus upon successful licensing
  • Contact Information:

  • SUNY Adirondack: Contact Foundation office

  • Hudson Headwaters: Susan Corney, Executive Vice President of Human Resources

  • Phone: 518-761-0300

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationhealthcareworkforce-development

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