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Maria S. Gomez Scholarship for Nursing

Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care Inc

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Maria S. Gomez Scholarship for Nursing

Overview: A scholarship program created by Mary's Center to honor founder and former President and CEO Maria S. Gomez by supporting nursing education and building healthier communities.

Purpose: The scholarship is designed to help Mary's Center's entry-level staff build a pathway toward a brighter and sustainable future by pursuing nursing degrees.

Focus Areas:

  • Nursing education

  • Economic mobility for entry-level staff

  • Healthcare workforce development
  • Eligibility:

  • Current Mary's Center entry-level staff

  • Those pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in nursing
  • What the Scholarship Covers:

  • Tuition

  • Books

  • Other support to ensure students graduate and start successful nursing careers
  • Background: Maria S. Gomez, RN, MPH, founded Mary's Center as a public health nurse with a vision of providing healthcare and opportunities for underserved communities. As a first-generation Latina immigrant, she faced barriers to achieving her nursing degree including lack of mentorship, financial aid, and juggling schoolwork with full-time employment. Through this scholarship, Mary's Center continues her legacy of opening educational opportunities.

    Contact Information:

  • Heather Morgan

  • Email: HMorgan@MarysCenterOrg

  • Phone: 202-579-6198
  • Organization:

  • Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care Inc

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

  • EIN# 52-1594116
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Detailed application instructions are not provided on the website.

    To Apply:
    1. Contact Heather Morgan to inquire about the application process
    2. Email: HMorgan@MarysCenterOrg
    3. Phone: 202-579-6198
    4. Or donate/contribute information: Click "donate today" button on the website

    Note: The page emphasizes that this is an employee benefit for current Mary's Center staff. Interested applicants should contact the organization directly for specific application procedures and deadlines.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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