Overview

Student loan debt is a massive problem for many students. TidalHealth understands the challenges. What you may not know is that TidalHealth provides support in many flexible ways!

TidalHealth has several ways to provide support to you as a new or current student or if you have graduated recently (within the last 6 months).

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Current team members

If you’re a current team member, financial support is available:

• Up to $6,000 per year for a commitment of working for TidalHealth for a year in return payback in time.
• Up to $12,000 for a two-year TidalHealth career commitment.
• The funding can cover your tuition, books and fees.
• TidalHealth may provide students in eligible programs with up to $500 in living stipend monthly based on need. Living stipends are taxable.

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Non-employed students

• Must commit to employment in a standby status working at least 24 hours per month.
• Health benefits are available for eligible individuals working at least a .48 FTE.
• TidalHealth may provide students in eligible programs with up to $500 in living stipend monthly based on need. Living stipends are taxable.
• In addition to the living stipend opportunity, scholarships are also available in the same amounts:
  o Up to $6,000 per year for a commitment of working for TidalHealth for a year.
  o Up to $12,000 for a two-year TidalHealth career commitment.
• The scholarship can help cover tuition, books and fees.

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Recent graduates

If you’re a recent graduate (within the last 6 months), loan repayment is available:

• Up to $6,000 per year for a commitment of working for TidalHealth for a year in return payback in time.
• Up to $12,000 for a two-year career commitment.

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Current eligible programs

• Registered Nurse
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Respiratory Therapists
• Echo Sonography
• Physical Medicine (PT; PTA; OT; OTA; Speech)
• Social Work
• Pharmacy Technicians
• Laboratory Technicians and Technologists
• Imaging Technicians (Radiological, MRI, CT, Cardiovascular Technology)
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Surgical Technicians
• Patient Care Technicians
• Medical Assistants
• Phlebotomists

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High school students

Deadline: April 15, 2022

TidalHealth Nanticoke offers three scholarships for graduating high school students who live in Western Sussex County and pursue careers in healthcare.

Applicants do not need to submit a separate application for each scholarship.

Applicants are evaluated and compete on the below criteria for a limited number of TidalHealth Nanticoke scholarships awarded annually:

• Academic achievement: 30 points
• Essay: 25 points
• Extracurricular activities, both school-related and community service: 25 points
• Two recommendation letters: 10 points, (5 points each)
• Previously volunteered at TidalHealth: 10 points

Criteria:

• Student must be accepted into an approved healthcare related program at an accredited college or university.
• Graduating high school senior living in the following areas of Western Sussex County: Seaford, Laurel, Bethel, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Georgetown, or Delmar.
• Academic achievement is evaluated by using unweighted GPAs on a 4.0 scale.
• Completion of a 100-word or more essay on the following topic: Describe what area of healthcare you are interested in and why. The submitted essay must be typed in double-spaced Times New Roman 12-point font. The Scholarship Committee scores on the following: directions, grammar, essay structure, analytical skills, conclusions dawn and the “why” part of the essay.
• Submit two (2) letters of reference from teachers, counselors, principal or community member (unrelated to student) who can attest to the student’s desire to learn and likelihood to excel in the chosen course of study.
• All applications are due April 15, 2022.