Student Nursing Investment Grant

Student Nursing Investment Grant At the beginning of any career, three factors typically guide someone into pursuing an education: a dream, the drive, and determination. As a leading health system in the region, we understand that most of our team members need to obtain specific knowledge and skills to reach the career they dream of having. Memorial Health System is proud to invest in our future Registered Nurses (RN) in order to get them where they need to be in their careers. Times have changed, and the demand for amazing RNs is high. That is why we have enhanced and sought after new programs that are the most competitive and helpful for our future team members. Whether you are already enrolled in an RN program, looking to go back to school and finish your nursing degree, or maybe you are at the very start of your education and seeking support – we got your back. Who Is Eligible?  The Student Nursing Investment Grant is for West Virginia University at Parkersburg and Washington State College of Ohio students enrolled in a registered nursing program. Selected students will receive a $6,000 stipend, per semester, to support themselves while obtaining their degree. Checks are written directly to the student. Advantages of the Student Nursing Investment Grant Gain experience with our Nursing Career Pathway and earn more income opportunity Post-graduate job guaranteed Potentially graduate debt free Stipends can be used for things such as cost of tuition, books, fees, rent, groceries, and more Students will receive an $18,000 sign-on bonus after obtaining their RN licensure Hear from previous students “This program gives me a really good head start on life because I do not have to worry about paying back student loans. My main goal is to give back to the community and give my patients the best possible care.” Savannah Jarvis West Virginia University at Parkersburg “This program means a lot to me. I won’t have to worry about looking for a job after I get my degree and being debt-free means I can focus on my life and career after I graduate.” Emma Szymanski Washington State College of Ohio Nursing Career Pathway Memorial Health System’s Nursing Career Pathway is a unique program that streamlines your career and gives you on-the-job training! The best part? You receive additional income for every position within the career pathway and shifts are scheduled around YOUR schedule! Begin as a Patient Care Technician Advance as a Nurse Technician Continue as a Clinical Graduate Graduate to Nurse Resident What To Expect Once You Apply Depending on the day you submit an application, someone from our Human Resources team will reach out to you within 24/48 hours Our Nurse Recruiter will contact you after the initial call to conduct an interview If you have no previous experience working in healthcare, you will be scheduled to shadow a nursing unit(s) within our health system If accepted, you enter into the contractual agreement phase From here, you will be offered the option to enroll in our Nursing Career Pathway Apply Now Apply now by submitting a Student Nurse – Student Nurse Investment Grant application on our external hiring website.  Related Media CHL MAGAZINE Pleasants County Fundraising Challenge with Heather Straight, DO, and Her Husband, Sean Davis Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 A matching gift challenge led by Heather Straight, DO and Sean Davis is helping expand access to ... PRESS RELEASE Heather Straight, DO, and Sean Davis Launch Pleasants County Fundraising Challenge Monday, November 17th, 2025 Longtime Pleasants County residents Heather Straight, DO, and Sean Davis, in partnership with Mem... PRESS RELEASE A New Partnership with Vesper Medical Transport to Expand Access with Local Medical Transport Friday, November 14th, 2025 Memorial Health System (MHS) has announced a new partnership with Vesper Medical Transport to enh... CHL MAGAZINE Funding Vital Therapy Equipment: Judy Heinrich’s Story Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 After her Parkinson’s diagnosis, Judy Heinrich turned hardship into hope—funding vital therapy eq... VIEW MORE Memorial Health System is a nationally recognized, community driven healthcare system delivering world-class patient care right here at home. We are a place for learning, growing, and building the career and life you want. APPLY NOW Sign Up For Our Community HealthLine Magazine Stay informed, inspired, and connected with the Community HealthLine magazine! View past and newest editions conveniently available online, or sign up for a FREE printed version. SUBSCRIBE