The Reach for the Stars (RFTS) Nursing Scholarship Program is an exciting opportunity for Baptist Memorial team members who are pursuing a nursing career. Please keep reading to learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process.
The scholarship covers the cost of in-state tuition, books, educational software and other educational expenses not covered by tuition. Each student will also receive a one-time payment of $1,000 to cover the cost of other school-related expenses.
Interested applicants will participate in an interview process, and the RFTS scholarship committee will make final selections.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be employed with Baptist Memorial full-time for one year or 12 months
- Must be in good standing with no current disciplinary action
- Must maintain employment while completing a nursing program, working a minimum of 16 hours each pay period
- Willing to commit to employment with Baptist for three years upon completion of nursing degree
- Accepted to or enrolled full-time in an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at an accredited nursing program
- Must have completed all prerequisites for the program
- Acceptance and/or enrollment at a public college/university or Baptist Health Sciences University (other private or for-profit colleges are not accepted)
- Must be eligible for in-state tuition (for any state in which the applicant resides)
* Limited scholarships available for registered nurse to BSN applicants
Application Process
- Submit a 500-word personal statement of why applicant should be awarded the scholarship
- Submit three recommendation letters from professional sources working within Baptist; one must be from the applicant’s direct supervisor or manager
- Participate in a panel interview
- Complete and submit application by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026
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