SCHOLARSHIPS

Beckfield College offers numerous scholarships. Some are designed to help students as they begin their college careers; others are awarded as they progress in their program.

All scholarships are subject to availability of funding. Please refer to the campus catalog for detailed information regarding the current scholarship opportunities.

KENTUCKY EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP:
The KEES scholarship is available to Kentucky high school graduates who are residents of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. KEES awards can be used for a maximum of eight academic terms and must be used within the earlier of receiving a baccalaureate degree or 5 years from high school graduation. KEES awards can be used for fall and spring terms only. The KEES scholarship does not require an application. High schools will send information on all eligible students to the Kentucky Department of Education, which will forward the information to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority for processing. Award estimates are based on full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per quarter). Awards for students enrolled for 6 to 11 credit hours are prorated.
Qualifications:
For the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES), a student must:
1. Be a Kentucky resident,
2. Attend a participating Kentucky institution of higher education, and
3. Not have been convicted of a felony.
4. Must maintain a G.P.A. of 2.5 and “on track” to graduate within normal completion time.
NIGHTINGALE SCHOLARSHIP (3-Year BSN):
The College is offering a $10,000 scholarship to new students who meet certain criteria for a need-based scholarship. Students interested should meet with a financial aid advisor for more information. The scholarship will be awarded in the student’s final financial aid award year. This scholarship offer may not be combined with any other institutional scholarships or grants.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Meet with a financial aid advisor to determine need
2. Meet the general admission requirements
3. New student
Continued Eligibility:
Recipients of the scholarship are expected to adhere to the requirements below for continued eligibility. Scholarship recipients who fail to meet any of the following requirements may be subject to dismissal from the scholarship program. Any student who is dismissed from the scholarship program will be charged tuition for any remaining academic terms, at the published tuition rate listed in the Beckfield College Catalog.
1. Continuous enrollment†
2. Maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.9
3. Remain in good academic standing
4. Adhere to the Beckfield College Catalog and Nursing Student Handbook
5. No student conduct issues that result in disciplinary action taken by the College or any clinical site.
NURSING INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP FUND:
The Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund (NISF) provides scholarships to Kentucky residents who will be attending approved pre-licensure nursing programs (registered nurse or practical nurse) or graduate nursing programs. NISF recipients are selected individually by the Board of Nursing, using specified criteria. The amount of each scholarship is $3,000 per year. NISF scholarships may be used for cost of living expenses, as well as school expenses.
Qualifications:
An applicant for an NISF award must be a Kentucky resident, and have been admitted to a nursing program (whether located in Kentucky or not) completing core nursing courses. Students completing prerequisite classes are not eligible to apply. Preference for awards is given to applicants with financial need, LPNs pursuing RN education, and RNs pursuing graduate nursing education. You may submit an application even if you do not qualify for financial aid. Scholarship recipients may be eligible to receive continued awards if successful academic progression is maintained throughout the nursing program and you have submitted an application for continuation.
To meet the financial need preference category, remember to apply early for financial aid through the school you are attending. It takes several weeks to process and receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) that is required for financial need consideration. Submit the SAR (all pages 1-8 or less; 1-3 or less if filed on web; the SAR must include both EFC# and a statement of Pell eligibility) along with the application form. You may submit an application even if you do not qualify for financial aid. Application forms received by the June 1 deadline will be given the same consideration as those received early.
Requirements:
Students in pre-licensure (LPN & RN) and BSN completion nursing programs must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of published requirements for the nursing program per academic year for each $3,000 NISF scholarship awarded. Graduate nursing programs require completion of 9 credit hours per academic year. The required number of credit hours per year can be divided between the fall, spring and summer sessions. Most online courses, including Excelsior, are accepted. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average that will allow continuation in a nursing program. The scholarship requires that a recipient must work full-time as a nurse in Kentucky for one year for each academic year funded. The work obligation begins after graduation from the program which you are funded. If a
recipient does not complete the nursing program within the time frame specified by the program, or if a recipient does not complete the required employment, then the recipient will be required to repay any NISF monies awarded, plus accrued interest.
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP:
Beckfield College offers up to one full- or two half-tuition scholarships each year to high school seniors who will be enrolling in the College. To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must meet the admission requirements of his or her program. Applications must be submitted to the Admissions Office by April 1 of the student’s senior year and must be accompanied by:
1. A high school transcript indicating a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
2. Three letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, and/or employers (non-family members), and
3. A typed essay of at least 500 words explaining in detail why the student wants a career in the field indicated on the application and why the student would be successful in this field.The selection process also requires an interview with the College’s Scholarship Committee, which will select the scholarship recipients. Scholarship winners and their high schools will be notified when the awards are made. An awarded scholarship will be withdrawn if the student fails to graduate from high school.In order to retain the High School Scholarship, the student must:
1. Enroll in the College no later than the fall quarter following his or her application,
2. Maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.75,
3. Pursue his or her program uninterrupted,
4. Comply with policies and procedures published in the College catalog, and
5. Perform on-campus service at the College as determined by the Director of Career Services.Further information about the High School Scholarship is available from the College’s Office of Student Financial Services.
KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD TUITION AWARD PROGRAM:
Beckfield College is approved for tuition assistance under the state of Kentucky’s Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).
This award program is available only to those enlisted in military service.For more information, students should contact the Veteran’s Certifying Official in the Office of Student Financial Services.
VETERAN’S EDUCATION ASSISTANCE:
Individual programs at Beckfield College are approved for education and training under the G.I. Bill®. Eligibility of each student and program of study is determined by the U.S. Veterans Administration. Application forms are available through the College’s Office of
Student Financial Services. Veterans who believe they may qualify for educational benefits should contact the College for an appointment for assistance well in advance of their intended date of enrollment.
HEALTHCARE OPPORTUNITY GRANT (Beckfield Graduates Only)
Beckfield College is offering a grant to any student who has graduated from Beckfield College. The College created this grant to assist graduates who want to transition to the nursing field by enrolling in the College’s Associate degree or 3- year Bachelor of Science, Nursing programs. A $3,000 grant will be given to students enrolling in the Associate of Applied Science, Nursing program. A $5,000 grant will be given to students enrolling in the 3-year Bachelor of Science, Nursing Any student applying for admission into the College’s nursing programs must meet the admission requirements as stated in the College Catalog. The grant may be used to cover tuition, books, and other school-related expenses. Further information about the Healthcare Opportunity Grant is available from the College’s Office of Student Financial Services.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Graduate of Beckfield College’s Allied Health programs (Diploma or Associate)
2. Meet the general admission requirements
Continued Eligibility:
Recipients of the grant are expected to adhere to the requirements below for continued eligibility. Tuition is billed on a term-by-term basis; therefore, each student’s continued eligibility will be verified prior to the beginning of each academic term and/or the awarding of grant proceeds to a student’s account ledger. Grant recipients who fail to meet any of the following requirements may be subject to dismissal from the scholarship program. Any student who is dismissed from the grant program will be charged tuition for any remaining academic terms, at the published tuition rate listed in the Beckfield College Catalog.
1. Continuous enrollment†
2. Maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.9
3. Remain in good academic standing
4. Adhere to the Beckfield College Catalog and Nursing Student Handbook
5. No student conduct issues that result in disciplinary action taken by the College or any clinical site
FOLEY SCHOLARSHIP (Beckfield Graduates Only)
Beckfield College offers a $2,000 scholarship to any student who has graduated from Beckfield College’s Medical Assisting or Medical Billing and Coding programs. The College created this scholarship to assist graduates who want to transition to nursing by enrolling in the College’s Practical Nursing diploma program. Any student applying for admission into the College’s nursing programs must meet the admission requirements as stated in the College Catalog. The scholarship may be used to cover tuition, books, and other school-related expenses. Further information about the Foley Scholarship is available from the College’s Office of Student Financial Services.
Eligibility Requirements:
3. Graduate of Beckfield College’s Medical Assisting or Medical Billing and Coding programs (Diploma or Associate)
4. Meet the general admission requirements
Continued Eligibility:
The grant recipients are expected to adhere to the requirements below for continued eligibility. Tuition is billed on a term-by-term basis; therefore, each student’s continued eligibility will be verified prior to the beginning of each academic term and/or the awarding of grant proceeds to a student’s account ledger. Grant recipients who fail to meet any of the following requirements may be subject to dismissal from the scholarship program. Any student dismissed from the grant program will be charged tuition for any remaining academic terms at the published tuition rate listed in the Beckfield College Catalog.
5. Continuous enrollment†
6. Maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.9
7. Remain in good academic standing
8. Adhere to the Beckfield College Catalog and Nursing Student Handbook
9. No student conduct issues that result in disciplinary action taken by the College or any clinical site
HEALING TOUCH SCHOLARSHIP (Beckfield Graduates Only)
Beckfield College is offering a $2,000 scholarship to any student who has graduated from Beckfield College and wishes to enroll in the Medical Massage Therapy program. The scholarship may be used to cover tuition, books, and other school-related expenses. Further information about the Healing Touch Scholarship is available from the College’s Office of Student Financial Services.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Graduate of Beckfield College’s Allied Health programs (Diploma or Associate)
2. Meet the general admission requirements
Continued Eligibility:
Recipients of the grant are expected to adhere to the requirements below for continued eligibility. Tuition is billed on a term-by-term basis; therefore, each student’s continued eligibility will be verified prior to the beginning of each academic term and/or the awarding of grant proceeds to a student’s account ledger. Grant recipients who fail to meet any of the following requirements may be subject to dismissal from the scholarship program. Any student who is dismissed from the grant program will be charged tuition for any remaining academic terms at the published tuition rate listed in the Beckfield College Catalog.
1. Continuous enrollment†
2. Maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.9
3. Remain in good academic standing
4. Adhere to the Beckfield College Catalog and Nursing Student Handbook
5. No student conduct issues that result in disciplinary action taken by the College or any clinical site
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS:
Many foundations, corporations, churches, and service organizations provide funds for student financial aid. Students generally apply directly to the potential donor.