Nursing Scholar Program for Admitted Nursing Students

Full-time
Louisville, Kentucky · Shelbyville, Kentucky · Shepherdsville, Kentuckyvia UofL Health CareersPosted Oct 31, 2026
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About this role

Primary Location:

UofL Hospital - UMC

Address:

530 South Jackson Street

Louisville, KY 40202

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is excited to offer the Nursing Scholar Program which provides educational assistance to students pursuing a prelicensure nursing degree from a nationally accredited school of nursing. UofL Health is dedicated to investing in the future of our current and upcoming employees and is willing to provide educational support to assist in the obtainment of an RN degree. The UofL Health Scholar program awards up to $24,000 tuition benefit for a two-year work commitment.

Job Description:

Program Overview

  • The scholar program awards tuition assistance up to $24,000 max benefit.
  • Work commitment is based on the total award received - $24,000 for two-year commitment.
  • Scholars commit to work for UofL Health in a direct-care RN role upon graduation.
  • Scholars will receive and must complete a 1099 as an IRS requirement.
  • 1-month post-graduation work commitment for every $1,000 you have received.

Benefits for Scholars

  • Do not need to work for UofL Health while in school
  • Preferential placement for UofL Health Nurse Extern Program
  • U World Access for NCLEX Prep
  • Preferential placement upon graduation

Application Requirements

  • Accepted and enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program
  • Baseline 3.0 GPA
  • Two letters of recommendation (One academic and one personal)
  • Resume or CV
  • 1000-word Essay

Essay Requirements

  • 1000 Word Essay written in APA format, answering the following questions:
  • What does it mean to you to be a nurse?
  • What are your educational goals?
  • What are your visions and goals for a successful nursing career?
  • How would this scholar program help you achieve your educational goals?
  • Discuss any personal accomplishments or achievements.
  • Discuss any past medical experiences, volunteer opportunities or internships you have completed

Scholar Requirements

  • Maintain 3.0 GPA

• Meet all deadline and scholar program requirements

  • Successful completion of nursing program
  • Pass NCLEX within sixty days of graduation
  • Commit to direct-care RN position within sixty days of graduation.
  • Direct RN role for twenty-four months (or prorated if less than $24,000 awarded)

• Meet all onboarding requirements

  • Complete UofL Health Transition to Practice New Graduate Nurse Residency Program
  • UofL Health Scholar participation does not guarantee employment
  • *Unsuccessful completion of nursing program and/or termination requires repayment
  • Additional Job Description:
  • Application Due Dates > Notification of Acceptance Dates:
  • October 31st > December 1st
  • January 31st > March 1st
  • April 30th > June 1st
  • July 31st > September 1st

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with this kind of role?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?

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