Fighting the Nursing Shortage Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Schenk Nursing Home Abuse Law
Introduction
Schenk Nursing Home Abuse Law represents Georgia families whose relatives have suffered harm in nursing homes—often injuries linked to understaffing. To encourage more students to enter the nursing profession and help address those workforce gaps, the firm is offering the Fighting the Nursing Shortage scholarship: a $2,000 award for a student who thoughtfully explores how COVID‑19 and recent nursing shortages have affected healthcare and proposes ways to increase interest in nursing careers.
Award and Deadline
- Award amount: $2,000
- Application deadline: July 31, 2026
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. The selection committee may take up to three months after the deadline to choose a winner. Please do not contact the firm about the scholarship or the selection process.
Who may apply
You are invited to apply if you meet all of the following:
- You are enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited college, university, or graduate program in the United States.
- You are pursuing or plan to pursue a degree in nursing.
- You are at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment.
- You reside in the United States and are in good academic standing.
- You agree to the scholarship terms and provide required personal and academic information.
- You will submit an original video responding to the scholarship prompt.
Required materials
All components listed below must be submitted for your application to be considered:
- A completed application form on the scholarship page.
- An unlisted YouTube link to your video (see video specs below).
- Any requested personal and academic details.
Scholarship video prompt and specifications
Topic: “What can the healthcare industry do to encourage more students to pursue nursing?” Think about COVID‑19’s impact and current nursing shortages when preparing your response.
Video requirements:
- Length: 1–2 minutes.
- Upload the finished video as an unlisted YouTube video and include the link on your application.
- Introduce yourself on camera: state your full name and mention the “Fighting the Nursing Shortage” scholarship.
- Record in a well‑lit space and keep the camera steady.
- In the YouTube description, list any sources you used and identify the media editing tools employed.
- Use only copyright‑free content (audio, images, footage).
- Give your video a concise, original title that reflects your message.
Editing and AI guidelines
- Use of editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud) is permitted and encouraged but not required; submissions are judged on content, not editing skill.
- AI may be used to generate B‑roll footage.
- AI must not be used to create the primary on‑camera footage, to write the core spoken script, to fabricate voices, or to create fake actors. Use of AI in these ways may result in automatic disqualification.
Who is not eligible
The following applicants are not eligible to receive the scholarship:
- Employees of Schenk Nursing Home Abuse Law or their children.
- Previous recipients of the Fighting the Nursing Shortage scholarship.
- Applicants who would be unwilling or unable to be interviewed by a firm representative if selected.
- Applicants who submit the same video for multiple scholarships or reuse the same video for multiple years.
Selection and notification
- Selections are made without regard to age, race, religion, gender, national origin, familial status, or other protected characteristics.
- The committee will notify only the scholarship winner by email prior to any public announcement. Once the winner accepts, the firm will publish a blog post and press release.
- The committee will not respond to inquiries about the selection process and will not contact applicants who are not selected.
By applying, you confirm you meet the eligibility requirements and agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions. Schenk Nursing Home Abuse Law and the selection committee look forward to your submission.