Laura Knaperek Nurse Training Scholarship

Laura Knaperek Nurse Training Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000 annually

Purpose: Established in memory of Laura Knaperek, an advocate for medically fragile and developmentally disabled individuals. This scholarship recognizes her commitment to supporting Hacienda's clients, families, employees, and supporters.

Geographic Scope

• Arizona (Hacienda HealthCare location)

Eligible Fields

• Nursing education (CNA, CCA, LPN, RN, RT)

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be employed by Hacienda HealthCare and in good standing
• Must have at least one year left of schooling/training
• Currently pursuing further education in nursing at an accredited school
• Maintain a C average or higher upon submitting application

Scholarship Use

May be used for:
• Tuition
• Books
• Lab fees
• Supplies
• Day care

Recipient Responsibilities

• Maintain a C average throughout schooling
• Repay scholarship if dropping out or grades fall below C average
• Report at end of year on how scholarship was used and helped further medical training

Application Timeline

• Application Opens: May 1 (annually)
• Application Deadline: June 1 (annually)
• Notification Date: July 1 (by email and/or mail)
• Award Date: July 12 (Laura Knaperek's Birthday)

Note: Scholarship is not renewable, but recipients may reapply each year

Contact Information

Joni Mozis Marketing & Events Manager Phone: 602-243-4231 x288 Email: JMozis@haciendinc.org

Hacienda HealthCare
1402 East South Mountain Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Phone: 602.243.4231
Fax: 602.243.1217