Careers
Scholarships for Medical/Nursing Studies
George E. Sims Nursing Scholarship
In April 1967, in response to an acute local and national need for nursing professionals, a bold new program of nursing scholarships was established for the LaGrange hospital, now known as West Georgia Health. Under the program, scholarship funds were exchanged for commitments for desperately needed nursing services at the hospital in LaGrange.
The George E. Sims Nursing Scholarship is awarded each year to nursing students. The purpose of the scholarship, which is funded by the Fuller E. Callaway Foundation, is two-fold. First, it is intended to assist individuals in attaining careers as registered nurses. Second, it enables West Georgia Health to maintain the highest quality of care by having well-educated, professional nurses on staff. Awarding of the scholarships is based on the applicant's scholastic record, character, leadership qualities, participation in student and community activities and personal interviews. The scholarships include all costs associated with fulfilling the requirements of a nursing degree. In return, the recipients agree to work at West Georgia Health for one to two years after they graduate, depending upon the duration of the scholarship.
To inquire about the Sims Scholarship, please contact:
Gaylene Caldwell
West Georgia Health
1514 Vernon Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
706-845-3722
email: caldwellg@wghealth.org
Click here to download a printable application.
The West Georgia Health Board of Trustees Scholarship
The West Georgia Health Board of Trustees established a scholarship fund in 1988 to assist the health system in securing highly qualified medical professionals. These scholarships are available to students pursuing medical professions in the areas of laboratory science, pharmacy, physical therapy, pulmonary medicine and radiology.
Scholarship awards are based on several factors, including scholastic record, work history, interview, recommendations from accredited schools and the anticipated staffing needs of West Georgia Health. Each scholarship recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student during the award period. The amount of the award, which is determined by the board’s scholarship committee, may include tuition, room and board, books, uniforms and lab fees.
Upon completion of the chosen program, the student will work at West Georgia Health for one calendar year for each school year the scholarship was received. Students who do not fulfill the work obligation must repay the full amount of their scholarships. This amount will include 8.5 percent interest on the total scholarship and will be due immediately.
The scholarship committee reserves the right to approve any additional scholarships, grants or loans that the student receives to ensure that there are no work-related guarantees associated with the additional funds.
Scholarship applicants are nominated by their respective departments.