Catholic Healthcare Partners funds nursing scholarship at Xavier

Published: 2007-05-30

CINCINNATI (CNS) -- Catholic Healthcare Partners and Jesuit-run Xavier University in Cincinnati have announced a joint venture to provide $2 million in scholarships as well as possible employment opportunities to students seeking nursing degrees. The program -- which starts in the fall of 2007 -- will award renewable scholarships of up to $5,000 per student per semester annually. Funds will be awarded to students based on financial need, academic qualifications and to underrepresented racial minority students. Students in the program will also be offered development opportunities such as internships at Catholic Healthcare Partners facilities. Xavier University President Michael Graham said the university appreciates Catholic Healthcare Partners' generosity and added that the program supports Xavier's mission of promoting and celebrating a diverse campus.

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