Hines Trust Nursing Grants - Continuing Education in Nursing

Organization: Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland in partnership with Sisters of Charity Health System

Geographic Scope:

• Priority given to residents of Cleveland's Central Neighborhood
• Open to those living in Cuyahoga County
• Open to employees of the Sisters of Charity Health System

Purpose

Provide flexible, rolling grants to support residents who want to pursue careers in nursing. Addresses critical national and regional demand for nurses and frontline caregivers while creating pathways to socio-economic mobility.

Award Details

• Up to 15 students per year (starting with Fall 2027 cohort)
• Up to $5,000 per applicant
• Rolling basis (applications accepted continuously)
• One-time award with opportunity to re-apply annually
• Renewable for up to four years with continued academic progress

Eligible Uses

• Tuition
• Fees
• Books
• Required testing/credentialing
• Exam/licensure expenses and related academic costs

Ineligible Expenses

• Non-academic expenses (e.g., housing, food)

Eligible Programs

• STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant) training
• RN (Registered Nurse) training
• Nursing certificate programs
• Credential completion
• Nursing pathways of applicant's choice

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be currently enrolled or officially accepted into a nursing pathway
• Must be completing U.S. licensure steps
• Continued financial support tied to academic progress each term
• Must participate in quarterly cohort check-ins (in-person and remote options available)

Background

Meeting the critical need for nurses and frontline caregivers while nursing school and continuing education remain very expensive. Program launched to help pay for community members entering or advancing in the nursing profession.

Contact Information

Sisters of Charity Health System

• Email: mchavez@sistersofcharityhealth.org
• Phone: 216.363.7701

Eligibility & How to Apply

1. Confirm you meet eligibility criteria:
   • Currently enrolled or officially accepted into a nursing pathway OR
   • Completing U.S. licensure steps
2. Submit application by clicking the apply link
3. Documentation required:
   • Proof of enrollment in nursing program
   • Proof of official acceptance into program, OR
   • Documentation of licensure progress
4. Continued support: Tied to academic progress each term
5. Ongoing requirement: Must participate in quarterly cohort check-ins (in-person and remote options available)

Contact for Questions

Miguel Chavez
Sr. Vice President of Mission and Ministry
Sisters of Charity Health System

• Email: mchavez@sistersofcharityhealth.org
• Phone: 216.363.7701