To support students who are planning to pursue a career in the nursing industry, Luthercare is currently accepting applications from local high school seniors for its 2021 Nursing Scholarship Program.
Candidates must be in their senior year and planning to enter the nursing industry. Students from the following high schools are eligible: Manheim Township, Manheim Central, Columbia High, Lebanon High, ELCO High, Cedar Crest, and Warwick. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded per school. Applicants are required to complete an application and write an essay (750 words, max) describing why they should receive the scholarship and why they are interested in the field of nursing. The application can be found here Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation; one from a teacher or coach, etcetera, and one from a community member. Scholarship applications will be accepted through April 15th, 2021. All materials should be submitted to Blake Daub, Luthercare’s Senior Vice President Human Resources and Administrative Services, via email at bdaub@luthercare.org or by mail at 600 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543.
Last year, Luthercare awarded $1,000 scholarships to eight deserving recipients who were passionate about the nursing field.
Luthercare’s annual Nursing Scholarship Program reflect our organization’s continuing commitment to quality care and the education of future healthcare professionals. We are so thankful to all of our generous donors who make this possible by supporting our Nursing Scholarship Fund!
Luthercare President and CEO Carl R. McAloose is pictured here, in a photo from last year, with (from left) 2020 Nursing Scholarship winners Alissa Brubaker, Manheim Central; Danielle Hackman, ELCO; and Marysette Velazquez, Lebanon High. The other recipients were unavailable for a photo.
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About Luthercare:
Founded in 1949, Luthercare, a social ministry organization affiliated with the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a member of Lutheran Services in America, is a leading provider of independent, personal care and skilled care residences in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. Luthercare operates Luther Acres, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Lititz, Pa.; Spang Crest, a rehabilitation center, skilled nursing and memory support personal care community in Lebanon, Pa.; and St. John’s Herr Estate, an independent living and personal care community in Columbia, Pa. Additionally, Luthercare operates PA Keystone Stars-accredited child care and early learning centers in Marietta, Reamstown and Annville. Luthercare, a pioneer in Child Care Programs, also offers a Mentoring Program, which aids home-based child care providers in Lebanon and Lancaster counties.