Geisinger’s Nursing and Health Sciences Scholars Program
Start your journey with financial support, professional growth and a path to success.
About the program
Aspiring to be a nurse? Geisinger’s Nursing and Health Sciences Scholars Program offers you financial, educational and professional support. Launch a career with a competitive starting salary, excellent benefits, flexibility and the chance to grow professionally and personally — all without student debt.
How it works
You commit to working for 3 years as an inpatient RN at Geisinger. As long as you meet this work requirement, you don’t have to repay your education loan.
Amount: $20,000
1-time payment upon starting your 2-year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program
Amount: $20,000
1-time payment upon starting your RN position
Amount: $40,000
3-year work commitment beginning upon your hire as a Geisinger RN
Ready to learn more?
How to become a Scholar
1. Apply to our School of Nursing (SON) ADN program.
• Indicate interest in Geisinger’s Nursing and Health Sciences Scholars Program on your SON application.
2. Upon acceptance to the SON:
• Apply to the Nursing and Health Sciences Scholars Program at go.geisinger.org/nursingscholars
• Complete all required documentation for the application, including submission of your letter of acceptance and anticipated graduation date.
Already an SON student?
• Apply at go.geisinger.org/nursingscholars before entering the final 12 months of the ADN program.
Application deadline
You must submit your application before entering the final 12 months of the SON ADN program.
Why choose Geisinger School of Nursing?
• April 2024 NCLEX-RN pass rate:
» 93.1% first-time
» 100% combined (first-time and repeated)
• Up to $83,200 starting salary
• $40,000 in financial support
Apply to the School of Nursing
Apply to the Nursing and Health Sciences Scholars Program
Have questions? We’re here to help.
Contact information
Geisinger College of Health Sciences Admissions 525 Pine St., Scranton
570-504-9068
gchsnursing@geisinger.edu
