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Scholarship Assistance

Covenant Health Parkwest supports the education of licensed LPNs and Certified Surgical Technologists

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Licensed Practical Nurse Scholarship Program

We’re proud to partner with TCAT Knoxville on a new LPN program being hosted at Parkwest Medical Center, and to offer scholarships to many of the applicants who qualify.

  • 15-30 students every year will have their tuition costs paid by Covenant Health Parkwest, with an approximate value of $6500.
  • Scholarship students will work for Parkwest with flexible hours during their schooling, and sign a two-year commitment to remain employed with Parkwest after their graduation.
  • Scholarship students will have access to other internal resources for their LPN program such as study groups, mentor programs, and clinicals at Covenant Health Parkwest.

How to Apply:

  • You must first be accepted into TCAT’s LPN program.
  • After being accepted by TCAT, fill out the form on this page to apply.

Certified Surgical Technologists Scholarships

$6,500 in scholarship funds, paid as $1,500 scholarship, and an additional $5,000 upon completion of the certification/licensure exam. These awards are offered yearly, with quarterly applications and deadlines.

Criteria to be considered for the scholarship program:

  • Currently enrolled student in an accredited program
  • Complete application by deadline
  • Complete interview process
  • Complete employment process for PRN status at Parkwest
  • Maintain PRN employment with flexible hours while in the program (72 hours/quarter)
  • Complete clinical program
  • Pass certification/licensure exam
  • Accept employment at Covenant Health Parkwest upon completion and commit to a two-year employment agreement.

 

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CST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • July 15, 2024
  • October 15, 2024

LPN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE ONGOING.

 

Apply Now

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