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ĢƵ Announces 2023 Brighter Futures and Hospice Nursing Scholarship Applications Are Now Open

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ĢƵ Announces 2023 Brighter Futures and Hospice Nursing Scholarship Applications Are Now Open

December 12, 2022

ĢƵ and the are accepting applications for the Brighter Futures Scholarship and, new this year, the ĢƵ Hospice Nursing Scholarship.

The Brighter Futures Scholarship launched in 2021 and was created as part of ĢƵ’s ongoing effort to bring opportunities to talented individuals and those in need. The ĢƵ Hospice Nursing Scholarship is intended for nursing students enrolled in an accredited RN or BSN nursing program who have chosen hospice as their practice area after graduation.

To qualify for the ĢƵ Brighter Futures Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Have a grade point average of at least 3.0
  • Be enrolled or planning to enroll for the upcoming academic year in an accredited, nonprofit post-secondary institution

The ĢƵ Brighter Futures Scholarship awards one $10,000 scholarship each year and is renewable for up to four years as long as the student maintains good academic standing with their college or university.

To qualify for the ĢƵ Hospice Nursing Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Have a grade point average of at least 3.0
  • Provide proof of enrollment in a Registered Nurse (RN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at an accredited, nonprofit post-secondary institution
  • Have chosen hospice as their practice area after graduation
  • Complete an essay discussing personal passion for end-of-life care

The ĢƵ Hospice Nursing Scholarship awards four $5,000 scholarships each year and is renewable for up to two years as long as the student maintains good academic standing with their college or university.

“ĢƵ is committed to helping people succeed and lead their best lives, and access to education and opportunities are critical components. We are proud to be working alongside the Community Foundation of Louisville to support students through both scholarships so they can achieve their educational goals and continue to advance,” said Jon Rousseau, ĢƵ president and CEO.

“These scholarships are sure to have a lasting impact on its recipients,” said Ron Gallo, Community Foundation of Louisville CEO. “This is a fantastic opportunity for students pursuing higher education, and we encourage everyone eligible to apply.”

Applications are being accepted from now through Friday, March 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EST. For more information and to apply, visit .