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SCHOLARSHIP NEWS!
The Mark Coppage Nursing Scholarhip
Mark Coppage, M.D. died on March 3, 1989 in an automobile accident in Florida. Although the years have continued to roll by, his absence is still keenly felt by the DeKalb Medical Center community in which he practiced and to which he gave so much of his energy and spirit. The difference that Dr. Mark Coppage made in the community is legendary, each person he encountered felt enriched and inspired.
An anonymous donor established the Dr. Mark Coppage Nursing Scholarship Fund to sustain his memory and the remarkable principles for which he stood. Since this scholarship was established in 1993, 50 scholarships have been given, totaling over $100,000. This scholarship is open to individuals who represent some of the outstanding human qualities for which Dr. Mark Coppage was so well known.
In the Fall of 2008, DeKalb Medical Center received 40 applications from Nursing students in Georgia. Out of 40 applicants, only 15 were interviewed, and 3 awarded. The School of Nursing is proud to announce that Susan Irwin (BSN Program-Newnan) was awarded $5,000 as the Dr. Mark Coppage Scholar. There were two runners-up for this prestigeous award, one of which was Judy Gachoka (BSN Program-Carrollton) who was awarded $3,000.
Judy Gachoka, Susan Irwin
Graduation Information
Student with questions about applying or processes for Graduation may refer to the Registrar Office page regarding Graduation Information.
Nursing Scholarships
The Georgia Association for Nursing Education, Inc. (GANE) offers three nursing scholarships for students enrolled in Georgia’s nursing programs. These include:
- LUCY WILLARD Scholarship which is given to an Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Student
- SARAH HELEN KILLGORE Scholarship which is given to an Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Student
- SPILLMAN-BISCHOFF Scholarship which is given to a Graduate Nursing Student
Application:
The scholarship application is available for printing:
MS-Word Format - Nursing Scholarship Application
WellStar offers an 8-week nurse internship program:
The requirements are a 3.0 GPA or higher, completion of one clinical rotation, 2 letters of recommendation from faculty, an official transcript, and current CPR card.
To apply contact:
Lindsey Chambliss
770-792-4968
805 Sandy Plains Rd.
Marietta, GA 30066
Lindsey.Chambliss@wellstar.org
OR
You can apply online at www.wellstar.org or pick up an application at the Human Resources Department at any of the Wellstar Hospitals.
The information for service cancellable loans is as follows:
___ IMPORTANT: The Georgia State Legislature appropriates loan funds for these fields each year. Therefore, availability may change during the year if budget cuts are necessary. Due to limited service cancelable loan benefits and the large number of applicants, GSFA cannot provide assistance to every applicant. Our school's allocation amount is awarded to applicants with a completed financial aid file by April 1.
___ A completed financial aid file consists of a student aid report (ISIR) resulting from a filed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and all paperwork required by the financial aid office.
___ Preference is given to the previous year's recipients then on a first come first serve basis.
___ You will be sent an application packet after June 30, only if there are service cancelable funds awarded to you.
Questions regarding these loans should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.
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