South Carolina Nurses Foundation, Inc.

The mission of the South Carolina Nurses Foundation is to promote high standards of health care by assuring the advancement of the nursing profession through scholarships, grants, and programs of excellence.

The SCNF administers several scholarship programs as well as the premier nurse recognition program in SC, Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Program. Over the last 9 years the Foundation has given over $4 million dollars in scholarship support to undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Research grants and Healthy Community grants are also administered as funding permits. The SCNF works closely with all SC schools of nursing as well as nursing employers to assure the advancement of nursing.
Funds generated through the MIdlandsGives campaign will be used to assist the SCNF to increase scholarship support to student nurses, provide research and healthy community grants, as well as raise public awareness of the impact nurses have on building healthy communities.

Testimonials

“The Nurses Care Scholarship allowed me to breathe a little easier during the final months of nursing school, as I balanced increased clinical hours and the accompanying rise in childcare costs for my four children. Beyond the financial support, this scholarship reminded me that I am backed by a larger community that believes in my potential and my future as a nurse. That encouragement meant more than I can fully express. I am deeply grateful to have been selected as a recipient, and I know this support played a meaningful role in helping me graduate summa cum laude. I am truly excited to begin my career as a labor and delivery nurse and will carry this generosity with me as I move forward!” - Anna Russell

“I am extremely grateful to the South Carolina Nursing Foundation for the honor of receiving the Nurses Care Scholarship. As a pediatric ICU nurse on the path to obtain my master’s degree and become a Family Nurse Practitioner, this scholarship has been instrumental in helping me continue my educational journey.

In the fast-paced and demanding field of nursing, financial support like this makes a huge difference. Being a recipient of this scholarship has eased the burden of graduate-level education and allows me to remain focused on growing in my career while balancing my personal and professional life. I am proud to be part of the most trusted profession and sincerely appreciate the Foundation’s commitment to supporting nurses as we advance in our careers and serve communities across South Carolina.” – Kendall Deas 

I am truly honored to be one of the South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF) scholarship recipients. I am a Geriatric and Adult Nurse Practitioner, an Instructor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), and currently pursuing my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at MUSC. Receiving this terminal degree will afford me the opportunity to continue my journey in educating the future generations of nurse practitioners. However, going back to school can be intimidating, not only because of the work, but also because of the financial strain it may cause. The SCNF scholarship award has alleviated much of this financial burden; this has been such an amazing gift for me and my family!