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 Deason
West Georgia Health
1514 Vernon Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
706-845-3722
email: deasong@wghealth.org