Matt Salmon Nurse Education Training Scholarship

Purpose: To help cover education costs associated with earning an LPN, RN, or BSN degree for one Hacienda HealthCare employee annually. Established to recognize Matt Salmon's commitment as a long-term advocate (25+ years) for Hacienda's clients, patients, and their families.

Geographic Scope

• Arizona (Hacienda HealthCare location)

Eligible Nursing Degrees

• LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
• RN (Registered Nurse)
• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be employed by Hacienda HealthCare (full-time or part-time) for at least 1 year and in good standing
• Must have at least one year left of school/training
• Currently pursuing further education in nursing with LPN, RN, or BSN degree
• Applicant must attend an accredited school of nursing
• Maintain a C average or higher upon submitting application
• Applicants must describe financial need on the application
• Selection based on merit and financial need

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

Selection Process

• Scholarship committee consists of three management team members
• Award given to one eligible employee who has performed beyond expectations in caring for Hacienda patients/clients
• Selection considers financial need for assistance

Application Timeline

• Application Period Opens: November 1 (annually)
• Application Deadline: December 1 (annually)
• Recipient Announcement: At the annual Hacienda Holiday party (date TBD), announced by CEO

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

Contact Information

Hacienda HealthCare
1402 East South Mountain Ave.

Application Process

1. Online Application: Complete the scholarship application form available on the Hacienda HealthCare website
2. Alternative: Request a printed application from Joni Mozis

Required Information

Contact Information:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Phone Type (Mobile/Home/Work/Other)
• Street Address
• City
• State
• Zip Code

Scholarship Questionnaire:

• Date started working for Hacienda HealthCare (Month/Day/Year)
• Current department at Hacienda HealthCare
• Medical certification/degree level being pursued (LPN, RN, or BSN)
• Confirmation of at least one year remaining in school/training (Yes/No)
• Full-time or part-time school status
• Full-time or part-time work status at Hacienda while attending school
• Currently attending school (Yes/No)
• If not currently attending, confirmation of acceptance (Yes/No)
• Name of school attending or planning to attend
• Description of financial need: How you will manage school expenses
• Any special personal or family circumstances affecting financial need
• Current school financing methods
• Plans to finance remainder of school expenses
• Essay (150+ words): Why you chose nursing or the medical field
• Career goals after receiving nursing degree
• Interpretation of "Perfection is our goal. Excellence will be tolerated" and what it means to you
• Experience working with fragile populations and/or individuals with disabilities
• Description of a time when you advocated on behalf of a patient or family member
• Positive impact you hope to make in the field of nursing (considering Matt Salmon's advocacy legacy)

Submission

• Submit online through the application portal
• Or submit printed application
• Submit by December 1 annually