Purpose:
The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage high school seniors to pursue studies in the field of nursing.
Award: $500
Selection Criteria:
Applicant must be a Heber Springs High School Senior
Accepted to college or university with plans to study nursing
Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Recipient to verify acceptance to college or university
Essay Response
Two letters of recommendation
Completed Scholarship Application - Google Form
Submission Deadline April 1st, 2022
Questions? Please email hebernursingscholarship@gmail.com
The selection process for this scholarship is without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, or financial need.
Dr. Stephanie Thompson began her career in healthcare by working in a family practice clinic in Heber Springs when she was just a teenager. After graduating high school, she became an LPN and then went back to school to become a Registered Nurse. Stephanie earned her BSN at UAMS in 2014, her MNSc in 2016 and her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2018. She holds her board certification with American Nurses Credentialing Center. She works full time in a family practice rural health clinic. Stephanie is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association, and the American Geriatrics Society.