Secure your clinical workforce with a steady pipeline of top talent.
Scholars Network is a clinical talent recruitment and employer sponsored loan repayment model that builds a steady pipeline of highly skilled new employees with a focus on forging long-term careers.
We make it easy for healthcare employers to invest in the next generation of:
Employers
We work with health systems to recruit and retain staff in key positions such as entry level nurses, nurse anesthetists, and a range of allied health positions.
Colleges & Universities
We partner with colleges and universities to offer employer sponsored loan repayment to your current and prospective students, all at no cost to you.
Students
Through the Scholars Network, accepted students will receive monthly payments against their loans as they start their career.
Highlight: Governor Josh Shapiro Visits Scholars Network Partner Temple Health
* Video Courtesy of the Office of Governor Josh Shapiro.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro addressed attendees at a press conference at Temple Women & Families, stating, “We’re here today because we believe Temple can be a model for the rest of the Commonwealth in how we invest in recruiting and retaining nurses.”*
“As a nursing student, I spend a lot of time thinking about what it means to not only enter a profession that I am so passionate about but also to do so with the sense of security and purpose thanks to the incredible support from the program. For me, this program has truly been a life changer. It has provided me with a unique opportunity to enter the nursing profession, not with just excitement and enthusiasm, but with a sense of financial peace.”
“Being able to complete my degree knowing I have a job secured after graduation and without the burden of increasing student loan debt is truly amazing. College is much less stressful now that I can dedicate my time to studying rather than working to pay for college. This experience has been such a blessing and played a huge part in my ability to become a registered nurse!”
“Innovative partnerships like these are critical for developing the next generation of nursing professionals, and will help ensure that Temple Health has the highly-skilled workforce we need to succeed for years to come.”
“The program is without question effective… We are proud to be fostering the next generation of nurses and laying groundwork for clinical excellence and leadership at Guthrie.”
“We believe this program will bolster workforce education, reduce training needs, and save our system thousands of dollars per nurse due to reduced turnover, staffing agency dependence, and improved bed utilization.”
“This innovative program tackles the crisis from both ends — helping students afford nursing school while also ensuring hospitals have the skilled professionals they need.”
“Nursing Scholars is an enrollment differentiator for Penn College and a life-changing opportunity for students. It promotes the continued growth of our relationships with local healthcare organizations and allows our students to obtain their degrees while jump-starting their careers in a supportive and meaningful way.”
“Receiving this scholarship has allowed me to be at ease about my school loans and grants me a bit of financial freedom! What excites me most about this opportunity is the sense of feeling truly integrated into the fabric of WellSpan. It enables me to build stronger connections and enhances my credibility when presenting future quality improvement ideas.”
“Nursing Scholars is a life-changing opportunity for Tompkins Cortland Community College students. By alleviating the financial burden that accompanies a quality education, students are able to focus on their studies, overall well-being, and ultimate success as they launch their careers caring for our local community.”
"Ever since I volunteered at Temple in 2020, I knew I wanted to be a nurse here... Being selected for the Temple Health Nursing Scholars program has truly solidified that dream. It represents years of hard work and feels like a symbol of both gratitude and accomplishment. This scholarship has brought everything full circle—what was once just a hope for my future is now my present reality. I’m excited to serve my community, especially by helping bridge language barriers with Spanish-speaking patients."
"This program has given me a way to be able to pay off my educational debt that I incurred while becoming the nurse I always wanted to be. I’m excited to begin the next chapter of my life knowing that through this program I will be able to have my student loans paid off and set myself up for a better future."
"The Nursing Scholars program has given me the freedom to feel genuinely excited about my future in nursing without the constant worry of educational expenses. Knowing that I have this kind of support has lifted a huge weight off my shoulders and allowed me to focus fully on learning, growing, and preparing for a meaningful career. I'm so grateful to be part of a program that believes in its students and invests in their success."
"Being selected for the Nursing Scholars program was a major honor and accomplishment for both my educational and professional careers. The Nursing Scholars program has shown me that all my hard work and dedication to pursuing a career in nursing has been recognized and that my passion for providing the best care to patients will be supported as I launch my nursing career. I am extremely thankful for this opportunity. It has served as a tremendous stepping stone from nursing school to my professional career, one that relieves financial stress and allows me to focus on the heart of nursing: compassionate care and unwavering dedication to patients."
Revolutionizing Staffing through Education
Alongside our partners, some of the best colleges and universities in the country, we are uniquely positioned to tackle the largest problems facing health systems today: recruiting, retaining, and upskilling talent.
