Barbara Hair Excellence Through Education Program Scholarship Application

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The Nexion Health Foundation (the “Foundation”) annually grants several scholarships (up to $5,000) to Nexion Associates and Nexion Associates’ children (who are 26 years old or younger and unmarried as of the start date for the fall semester) who are enrolled to attend an accredited college or vocational school, carry a minimum of 6+ credits for Nexion Associates and 12+ credits for children of Nexion Associates per semester, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (B-), and are pursuing careers related to health and/or elder care. Nexion Associates are eligible to apply or sponsor an Applicant on the first of the month following twelve (12) months of consecutive full-time employment.

To apply, complete and submit this application form (attach additional pages, if necessary), along with an Original Essay, two signed and dated Letters of Recommendations, and official transcript(s) from the institution(s) demonstrating the minimum cumulative GPA. Please see below for further requirements. Completed applications must be submitted by February 28th. Scholarships are awarded based on the decision of the Foundation Board of Directors and are subject to additional requirements in the Foundation Guidelines.

**Applications are subject to the Foundation Guidelines**

Applicant Information

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Your Home Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Daytime Phone(Required)

Evening Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Please choose from the following:(Required)

I am a Nexion Associate

I am a child (as defined above) of a Nexion Associate

Facility Name(Required)

Associate Name(Required)

First Last

Associate's Title(Required)

Date of Hire(Required)

Full-Time (Associate must be Full-time)(Required)

Yes

High School Information

High School Name(Required)

Class Rank(Required)

Cumulative GPA(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Fall Semester

Start Date(Required)

No. of Credits(Required)

Anticipatory Marital Status(Required)

Single

Married

Age on Fall Semester Start Date(Required)

College Information

College Name(Required)

Prior Awardee:(Required)

Yes

Student ID(Required)

Cumulative GPA(Required)

Remittance Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Remittance Department(Required)

Telephone No(Required)

School Activities, Clubs, Organizations & Outside Interests(Required)

Career Plans/Field of Study(Required)

I have answered these questions to the best of my ability and will accept the conditions of this scholarship. I recognize that all entries and essays become the property of the Nexion Health Foundation and that Nexion may publish photos of winners and other non-private information as deemed appropriate without further consent from me or my parents/guardians.(Required)

Yes

Scholarship Applicant Signature(Required)

Parent/Guardian Signature of Nexion Associate’s Child(Required)

Original Essay(Required)

12-pt. typed, double spaced 1,000-word essay entitled: "Discuss your passion for helping others. How will furthering your education help improve the lives of long-term care residents?"

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB.

Two letters of recommendation(Required)

Two (2) letters of recommendation (signed and dated on official letterhead, if available; unsigned and undated letters will not be accepted) from: (1) Administrator or Director of Nursing at Facility where Requesting or Sponsoring Nexion Associate works, and (2) Educator or any non-family member.

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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 2.

Application Checklist for All Applicants to submit

Application: Completed and signed Application by Applicant and Parent/Guardian of Nexion Associate’s child (where applicable)(Required)

Yes

Original Essay: 12-pt. typed, double spaced 1,000-word essay entitled: “Discuss your passion for helping others. How will furthering your education help improve the lives of long-term care residents?” Prior awardees are not required to submit an essay on the same topic.(Required)

Yes

Two letters of recommendation: Two (2) letters of recommendation (signed and dated on official letterhead, if available; unsigned and undated letters will not be accepted) from: (1) Administrator or Director of Nursing at Facility where Requesting or Sponsoring Nexion Associate works, and (2) Educator or any non-family member.(Required)

Yes

Official Transcript(s)(Required)

All Applicants must request that the institution(s) send the Applicant’s official transcript(s) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (B-), by email to: amccarty@nexion-health.com. Must be received by Application Deadline. Prior awardees do not need to submit another official transcript if scholarship funds were disbursed for the previous fall semester.

Yes

*All requested documents must be completed and received online by the Foundation by Feb. 28th.

APPLICATIONS WITH ESSAY, TWO SIGNED AND DATED LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) TO BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY FEBRUARY 28th

The Foundation seeks to improve the lives of those who live and work in the communities served by Nexion Health facilities through a variety of financial assistance and gift-giving programs. The Foundation is dedicated to addressing the needs of non-profit organizations and charities that serve the elderly and disabled. The Foundation also funds a variety of programs designed to enrich the lives of Nexion Associates who demonstrate a commitment to long term care. All funding will be determined on a case-by-case basis and approved by the Foundation Board.