IMPACT Scholarship Program
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.
- 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)
Eligibility
- Nursing
- Business Administration
- Medical Imaging
- Emergency Medical Technology
- Radiology
- Physical Therapy
- Diagnostic Laboratories
- Healthcare-related fields aligned with workforce demands
Focus Areas
- Financial need
- Commitment to education
- Alignment with healthcare workforce demands
- Leadership recommendations
Award Criteria
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 37129Website: 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.
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