Lee Health has teamed up with another local university to encourage nursing students to build their careers and live in Southwest Florida through the Lee Health Nova Southeastern University Nursing Scholarship Program.

The Lee Health Nova Southeastern University Nursing Scholarship Program will provide scholarships to 20 nursing students who will apply for the Lee Health Nurse Residency program prior to their final semester and agree to work for Lee Health for 18 months after graduation.

This initiative follows a similar partnership created last year with Florida Gulf Coast University.

The scholarship is made possible by the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) grant, which combines funding from the state of Florida and the Lee Health Foundation. It aims to support the nursing education of current or future Lee Health employees accepted into Nova’s School of Nursing.

In addition to financial assistance, scholarship recipients will engage in activities that reflect Lee Health’s culture and dedication to nursing excellence, including educational speakers, symposiums, conferences, interdisciplinary rounds, and clinical rotations within Lee Health facilities for valuable hands-on experience. These activities will also enrich scholarship recipients’ educational journeys and prepare them for their careers after graduation.

The Lee Health Nova Southeastern University Nursing Scholarship Program will offer up to $10,000 in financial support per student. In addition to the scholarships, Lee Health will provide participants with enriching activities, opportunities for clinical rotations, and more.