Alabama Nursing
Home Association
4156 Carmichael Road
Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone: 334-271-6214
Fax: 334-244-6509
Email: info@anha.org
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LPN Scholarship Program The Alabama Nursing Home Association Education Foundation and the
Alabama Nursing Home Association (ANHA) Education Foundation Secretary-Treasurer Louis Cottrell announces a scholarship program for LPN students on July 21, 2008. Pictured from left to right are: Alabama Community College System Chancellor Bradley Byrne, Cottrell, Dr. Terry Allison from the Alabama Board of Nursing and ANHA Education Foundation Trustee Sal.Lee Sasser from Andalusia. View pictures from the press conference Alabama Nursing Home Association Education Foundation in the news: Video: Courtesy of WSFA NBC 12 Montgomery Video: Courtesy of WAKA CBS 8 Montgomery Video: Courtesy of WBRC Fox 6 Birmingham Video: Courtesy of WTVY CBS 4 Dothan Video: Courtesy of WPMI NBC 15 Mobile Video: Courtesy of WHNT CBS 19 Huntsville Alabama Associated Press: New scholarships for Alabama nursing students Montgomery Advertiser: Scholarships aimed to attract nurses Alex City Outlook: Scholarships announced for nursing students Andalusia Star News: News scholarships available for nursing degrees Clanton Advertiser: Two-year system, nursing home association giving nurses scholarships Decatur Daily: State's new scholarships help two-year LPN students New Scholarship Program Available for Nursing Students at Alabama Community Colleges More than 40 Students to Receive Financial Aid Each Semester July 21, 2008 MONTGOMERY – Alabamians working to better their lives through education and a career in the health care profession have a new financial aid resource. The Alabama Nursing Home Association (ANHA) Education Foundation and the Alabama Community College System announced today a new scholarship program for Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students attending community colleges. “Licensed Practical Nurses are very important to the operation of nursing homes and are the helping hands that provide our residents with a high quality of care,” ANHA Education Foundation Secretary-Treasurer Louis Cottrell said. “Our foundation is glad to provide a helping hand to Alabamians who are working toward improving their lives and are interested in the health care profession. We hope this scholarship program will give LPN students additional resources to complete their degrees.” Each of the 22 two-year colleges offering LPN training will receive two scholarships for a total of 44 annual scholarships statewide. The ANHA Education Foundation will provide each recipient $500 per semester for two semesters for a total of $1,000. The Dean of Nursing, Dean of Students, and Financial Aid Director at each college will choose the two recipients for their college. The student can use the money for books, uniforms and other school-related expenses. “The health care facilities of this state need trained individuals capable of providing the service and care that patients need,” Bradley Byrne, chancellor of the Alabama Community College System said. “One of our system’s main focuses is providing that training to the new professionals within the health care field, and this partnership allows us an avenue to do that.” The scholarships will be available beginning with the 2008 Fall Semester. LPN students interested in applying for the scholarships should contact the Director of Nursing at their community college. LPN students must meet the following scholarship eligibility requirements:
About the ANHA Education Foundation: The ANHA Education Foundation educates the public about issues facing long-term care and promotes individuals who help to make nursing homes a ‘home’ for the resident. The foundation supports the ANHA Best Practices Program, scholarships, research, public endeavors and community outreach. |
