Education & Research
Foundation
The Georgia Health Care Association Education & Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that functions to develop, promote and support the professional development and education of individuals who desire to specialize in long-term and post-acute healthcare. Established in 1991, the nursing scholarship program was created to financially assist nurses to obtain or advance their education and to encourage specialization in long term and post-acute care. The program is funded by contributions to and participation in the annual Foundation raffle and other donations received throughout the year.
The Centers for Disease Control projects that adults age 65 or older will increase to 71 million by 2030. A competent and dedicated workforce must be available to meet the needs of those needing post-acute services. The Georgia Health Care Association Research & Education Foundation is passionate about investing in the future of post-acute care by offering educational support to associates employed at member facilities and to attract nurses to post-acute care. Recently, as a part of their strategic outreach efforts, the Foundation broadened their reach and now include external scholarships to nursing students in various public and private nursing programs across the state.
Click here to donate to the GHCA Education & Research Foundation.
2026 Lucy M. Rogers Nurse Scholarship Application
The Georgia Health Care Association (GHCA) Education & Research Foundation is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Lucy M. Rogers Nurse Scholarship Program for 2026. Applicants can be individuals seeking a nursing career in all GHCA member skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, and SOURCE/CCSP agencies.
Scholarship Recipient Information
Qualified scholarship recipients are selected by the Foundation and receive funds to aid with expenses incurred during their time of study. Scholarships are available to individuals pursuing a degree that will enable them to work in Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP).
Click here for a printable scholarship flyer.
Qualifications
- Applicant must have been employed by a GHCA member provider (SNF, ALF, SOURCE/CCSP) for one year
- Applicant must be recommended by the Administrator/Executive Director and Director of Nursing/Clinical Supervisor
- Applicant must be accepted into the nursing program
- Commit to part-time or full-time employment while attending school
- Remain employed in the GHCA member provider setting of their choice for one year post-graduation
Click here to apply online today!
2026 Education & Research Foundation Raffle
The winner of the 2026 Foundation Raffle will receive a free vacation in the amount of $5,000 travel voucher. Support the Foundation's workforce development efforts and the future of the profession and purchase your raffle tickets today! Click here for a printable flyer.
Click here to purchase your raffle tickets!