Nursing Scholarships
Scholarships are available for accredited nursing (ADN or BSN) programs and allied health programs related to careers at Beaufort Memorial. Applicants may apply for scholarships towards tuition, a gap in earnings while taking classes and dependent care.
Eligibility
PATH scholarships are available to current Beaufort Memorial employees and those who have accepted employment. Additional information is available on the BMH Hub.
Marmo Family Nursing Scholarship
The Marmo Family Nursing Scholarship was established by Chris and Trisha Marmo to provide direct incentives for area residents accepted into an accredited nursing program, strengthen the labor pool for Beaufort Memorial Hospital and provide financial assistance to students admitted to an accredited nursing program.
The Beaufort Memorial Foundation will manage and track the distribution of scholarship funds to recipients. The Foundation will continue to accept gifts to this fund at any time.
Eligibility
Active college students admitted to an accredited nursing program who are residents of Beaufort, Jasper, or Hampton County or attend a nursing program located in Beaufort, Jasper or Hampton County.
Amount of Assistance
Up to $4,000 per semester. This is a direct scholarship that will be disbursed from BMH to the scholarship recipients. Upon selection of this scholarship, the funds will be distributed each semester while the recipient is enrolled with good standing in an accredited nursing program. A maximum of five (5) recipients are selected each year to be followed through the duration of their nursing program.
Selection Committee
Selection of scholarship recipients will be accomplished through a committee with representation from the Marmo family, hospital administration and the BMH Foundation.
Application Deadline and Notification
Applications will be accepted April-June each year. Awardees will be notified in July.
Mail completed applications to:
Beaufort Memorial Foundation
Attn: Marmo Family Scholarship
P.O. Box 2233
Beaufort, SC 29901
Email complete forms to BMHFoundation@bmhsc.org
Email BMHFoundation@bmhsc.org with any questions related to scholarships.
South Carolina Nurse Retention Initiative (SCNRI)
The South Carolina Nurse Retention Initiative offers a unique “post-graduation” financial award program in return for a work commitment. The SCNRI offers a financial incentive to keep nurses in Beaufort and Jasper Counties, providing up to $9,000 (BSN) and $6,000 (ADN) over two years based on merit, dedication to the nursing profession, financial need, educational mobility and long-term commitment to practice in Beaufort, Jasper or Hampton counties – including specific geographic areas where funding has been made available.