New River Valley Health Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Information

The New River Valley Health Foundation, Inc. established this scholarship in 2018 to assist students from the New River Valley area who are pursuing a degree in Nursing.

Scholarship Criteria

  • All admitted Nursing, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Communication Sciences and Disorders Students are eligible with an overall 3.0 GPA, however these scholarships are for students with a desire to enter the health field in the New River Valley.
  • Required to submit an essay (of not more than 500 words) describing how the scholarship will assist you in entering the health profession.
  • Must be a Virginia student from the New River Valley.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Student may apply to receive the scholarship in multiple years of attendance in the RU Nursing program, but will not be automatically renewed.

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/05/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. After you complete your degree, do you plan to stay in the New River Valley, VA to pursue your career?
  2. Preference is given to students who submit a short essay (of not more than 500 words) describing how this scholarship will assist you in entering the health profession.