• The Shirley Ann Steinback-Hawthrone Scholarship

    The Shirley Ann Steinback-Hawthrone Scholarship

    In partnership with Sage Consulting Partners

  • The Shirley Ann Steinback-Hawthrone Scholarship (SASH) honors the legacy of a lifelong nurse and healthcare executive whose nearly 50-year career exemplified service, leadership, and a deep commitment to education. This scholarship is designed to support Georgia college students pursuing education or training in nursing who embody service, advocacy, stewardship, and humanity. 

     

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Must be enrolled in a Georgia post-secondary institution pursuing a degree in Nursing at any level (diplomas not inclusive).
    • Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA


    Application Timeline

    • Round 1 Applications: 5/1/2026 - 8/1/2026
    • Round 2 Applications: 9/1/2026 - 9/15/2026
    • Award Disbursement: 9/30/2026 (directly via PayPal)


    Round 1 Application Requirements

    • Official Georgia college transcript
    • One-page essay 
      • Essay Prompt: Describe a personal experience that shaped your desire to pursue a career in nursing.How has this experience influenced the way you approach leadership, community impact, or care for others?
      • Essay Length: One-page
      • Essay Format: 12-pt Arial font and single-spaced.
    • Headshot with a backdrop, white wall, or outdoor background. (Blurry photos, AI photos, and selfies are not accepted.)
  • Student Information

    Student Information

    The Shirley Ann Steinback-Hawthrone Scholarship Application
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Please select the Georgia college association or system that includes your college or university as a member.*
  • The scholarship will support students enrolled in Georgia colleges or universities who are pursuing education or training in nursing. Please select which degree program you are currently enrolled in for Fall 2026 semester.
  • Are you pursuing your degree program on-campus or online?*
  • Do you reside in the state of Georgia? This does not impact your eligibility to apply for our financial assistance.*
  • Application Requirements

    Application Requirements

    The Shirley Ann Steinback-Hawthrone Scholarship Application
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  • Student Demographics

    Student Demographics

    We are a grant-making foundation that caters to all Georgians with no respect of persons. To ensure we are serving all Georgians equally, we must collect data information from our applicants to measure our diversity and demographics. Please understand that none of your answers will have an impact on your application. We do not consider any of this information to approve or deny your application. Thank you for participating!
  • What is your ethnicity?*
  • What is your race?*
  • What is your age group?*
  • What is your gender?*
  • What is your sex?*
  • Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community?*
  • What is your religion?*
  • What is your parent's household income?*
  • What is your cumulative GPA?*
  • Are you a STEM major?*
  • Are you a first-generation college student?*
  • Do you receive Federal Pell Grant?*
  • Do you receive The Hope Scholarship?*
  • Do you receive The Zell Miller Scholarship?*
  • Do you have school loans?*
  • Do you receive SNAP (Food Stamps)?*
  • Have you received need-based aid or emergency assistance from your college?*
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