Funding Amount

Varies by fund; over $80,000 awarded annually to ~44 associates

Deadline

May 31, 2026

52 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

IMPACT Scholarship Program

Funder: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation

Geographic Scope: Murfreesboro, TN (Rutherford Campus)

Overview: Annual scholarship program providing financial assistance to deserving Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford associates seeking to continue their education. The foundation awarded over $80,000 in scholarships to 44 associates in the most recent year.

    Eligibility

  • Must be an Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford associate (employee)
  • Pursuing further education at associate, bachelor's, or master's degree level
  • Pursuing certificate programs (e.g., EMT, A-EMT)

    Focus Areas

  • Nursing
  • Business Administration
  • Medical Imaging
  • Emergency Medical Technology
  • Radiology
  • Physical Therapy
  • Diagnostic Laboratories
  • Healthcare-related fields aligned with workforce demands

    Award Criteria

  • Financial need
  • Commitment to education
  • Alignment with healthcare workforce demands
  • Leadership recommendations

Seven Scholarship Funds Available

1. Clara and Ed Delbridge Nursing Scholarship Fund – Nursing school scholarships (established 2006) 2. Friends of Nursing Fund – Educational seminars for nursing staff (established 2007) 3. Granville Bouldin, Sr. Scholarship Fund – Radiology, physical therapy, diagnostic laboratory education (established 2003) 4. Jean Hastings Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund – MTSU nursing students (established 2003) 5. Pallie Jones and Lib Walker Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund – Nursing school associates (established 2014) 6. Saint Thomas Rutherford Emergency Physicians Scholarship Fund – ED nurses and techs (established 2014) 7. Sloan-Rice Nursing Scholarship Fund – Nursing scholarships (established 1993) 8. Unrestricted Fund – Areas of greatest need (established 1984)

Contact Information

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation 1700 Medical Center Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Website: rutherfordfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Application Timeline
- Application period opens in April
- Applications due in May

2. Review Process
- Applications reviewed by Scholarship Review Committee
- Committee composition: Foundation Board members, nursing leadership representatives, and benefactors representing the funds
- Award amounts determined by benefactor desires for specific funds

3. Required Materials
- Specific application materials not detailed in provided content

Note: For complete application details, materials list, and submission instructions, contact the foundation directly or visit their website.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

workforce-developmenthealthcare

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