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Scholarships

ANIMAL CAREGIVER SCHOLARSHIP

The Animal Caregiver Scholarship will be available to new applicants enrolling in the ������ College Veterinary Assistant academic diploma program.

The ������ College Animal Caregiver Scholarship is awarded based on the applicant completing an attestation form along with meeting at least one (1) of the following qualifying requirements listed below:

• The applicant must have been employed in an animal care position or an animal care facility anytime in the last three (3) years in any of the following positions: Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician, Records Clerk, Receptionist, Groomer, Animal Care Attendant, Zookeeper or Zoophilist.
• The applicant has completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work in the care of animals in the past 12 months.
• The applicant has completed a minimum of 300 clock hours or 12 credit hours of formal training in an animal care program within a program of study leading to any of the medical care positions listed above in section 1.
• The applicant must have been employed by a commercial pet retailer such as PetSmart or Petco.
• The applicant has successfully completed at least one (1) animal care class in high school.
• The applicant was a member of the Future Farmers of America in high school.

For more information download the ������ College Animal Caregiver Scholarship

ASSOCIATE OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

Objective of this scholarship program is to encourage the timely application, preparation, testing, and success on the NCLEX-RN exam for first time testers. To qualify, the candidate must provide their Director of Nursing with all the following documentation:

• Upon successfully fulfilling the graduation requirements and any assigned remediation the Director of Nursing will approve and release official transcripts to the Florida Board of Nursing for an Authorization to Test (ATT). ***The student is required to provide a copy of the e-mail with the ATT from the Florida Board of Nursing to the Director of Nursing within seven calendar days of receipt.

• The student is required to submit the e-mail confirmation of the Pearson Vue scheduled test date within seven calendar days of receipt.

• The student is required to provide a copy of their Nursing license, including the license number from the Florida Board of Nursing website.

• The student is required to provide verification of employment to the Director of Career Services by providing the following information. Information must include 1. Employers Name 2. Employer’s Address, 3. Supervisor Name and Email Address, and start date as a working RN, if applicable.

After verification of passing the NCLEX-RN on the first attempt, the student will receive a scholarship payment of $1,000. The student must test within 45 days of receiving Authorization to Test (ATT) from the Board of Nursing to receive the $1,000 payment.

For more information download the Associate of Nursing Scholarship Application form

MEDICAL CAREGIVER SCHOLARSHIPS

The Medical Caregiver Scholarship will be available to new applicants enrolling in one (1) of the following academic programs at ������ College: Medical Assisting diploma, Practical Nursing diploma or Associate of Science in Nursing.

The ������ College Medical Caregiver Scholarship is awarded based on the applicant completing an attestation form along with meeting at least one (1) of the following qualifying requirements listed below:

• The applicant must have been employed in a medical healthcare facility anytime in the last three (3) years in any of the following positions: Medical Assistant, Medical Records Clerk, Home Health Aide, Certified Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Unit Secretary, Medical Receptionist, ICD9 Insurance Coder, ICD10 Insurance Coder, EKG Technician, Phlebotomist, any medical profession or position that requires a license or certification in the state of Florida.
• The applicant has completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work in a medical care facility in the past 12 months.
• The applicant has completed a minimum of 300 clock hours or 12 credit hours of formal training in a medical program within a program of study leading to any of the medical care positions listed above in section 1.

For more information download the following forms:
������ College Medical Caregiver Scholarship for Medical Assisting
������ College Medical Caregiver Scholarship for Practical Nursing
������ College Medical Caregiver Scholarship for Associate of Science in Nursing

Recognizing the importance of career education, the FAPSC Scholarship was created to provide assistance to qualifying students interested in pursuing education/careers through FAPSC member schools. The scholarship provides tuition assistance to individuals with a desire to complete career education and is based on applicant excellence.

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• Enroll in an approved program.
• Sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge.
• Answer 4 questions about the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge.
• Make a video.
• Have 2 solid references from a teacher or boss.
• Verify your school costs.
• Provide high school or college transcript.
• Send your most recent 1040 tax form.

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