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Chelsea Coutant Memorial Scholarship

HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK

Funding Amount

$16,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Chelsea Coutant Memorial Scholarship

Funder: Robert and Francine Nemer, in partnership with SUNY Adirondack and Hudson Headwaters Health Network

Overview: Scholarship supporting nursing education and career development for students pursuing a nursing career at Hudson Headwaters.

Award Amount: $16,000 total

  • $4,000 fall semester (second year)

  • $4,000 spring semester (second year)

  • $8,000 awarded by Hudson Headwaters upon successful completion of hiring process

  • Additional retention bonus upon degree completion and licensing exam passage (in exchange for two-year service commitment)
  • Eligible Applicants:

  • Second-year nursing students at SUNY Adirondack

  • Selected from competitive applicant pool (40+ applicants for recent cycle)
  • Career Opportunity:

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

  • Upon degree completion and passing licensing exams

  • Retention bonus provided in exchange for two-year commitment to the Network
  • Geographic Scope: SUNY Adirondack students; career placement in Adirondack region

    Contact Information:

  • SUNY Adirondack Foundation

  • Hudson Headwaters Health Network

  • Contact: Susan Corney, Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Hudson Headwaters
  • Status: Active; inaugural recipient awarded in 2025 (Logan Hayes)

    Background: Founded by Robert Nemer (board member of both SUNY Adirondack Foundation and Hudson Headwaters) and his wife Francine

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    How to Apply:
    Applications submitted through SUNY Adirondack Foundation (not directly to Hudson Headwaters)

    Eligibility:

  • Must be a second-year nursing student at SUNY Adirondack

  • Competitive selection process
  • Required Steps:
    1. Contact SUNY Adirondack Foundation for application materials
    2. Complete foundation scholarship application
    3. Submit by foundation deadline (specific date not provided)

    Selection Process:

  • Competitive; selected from pool of 40+ applicants (per recent cycle)

  • Criteria include academic performance and fit for Hudson Headwaters service
  • After Award:
    1. Complete SUNY Adirondack nursing degree
    2. Pass nursing licensing exams
    3. Complete Hudson Headwaters hiring process
    4. Commit to two-year employment with Hudson Headwaters
    5. Receive retention bonus upon all conditions met

    Contact: SUNY Adirondack Foundation or Hudson Headwaters Human Resources

  • Email: [email protected] (for general Hudson Headwaters inquiries)

  • Phone: 518-761-0300
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationhealthcare

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