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Nursing Scholars Program

The purpose of the Nursing Scholars Program is to enhance the undergraduate education of Augusta University's academically talented freshmen and sophomores with proven dedication to academic excellence and scholarship who have an interest in pursuing careers as professional registered nurses.

The program's aim is to support academic excellence, active learning, and foster a culture of research and scholarship among select pre-nursing students who will matriculate into the Augusta based BSN program. The program will broaden the scope of enrichment opportunities that strengthen students individually while developing collegial leadership skills to serve in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment. 

Eligibility Criteria

Apply for undergraduate admission to Augusta University by the Early Action deadline of October 31 (applications become available in August of your senior year in high school.)

Students must meet the following criteria as calculated by the Office of Academic Admissions:

  • Submit Early Action application 
  • A high school GPA of 3.5 or better 

The GPA only includes grades earned from the required high school curriculum :

  • English: 4 units
  • Mathematics: 4 units
  • Science: 4 units with labs
  • Social Science: 3 units
  • Foreign Language: 2 units

FAQsDescription and Guidelines

Application Process

The University’s Early Action application deadline is October 31. 

  • All qualified applicants who apply by that date will be contacted and offered a secondary application for their desired program. Secondary applications are due by December 11.
  • Submit two (2) supportive references, who are not relatives, from a science instructor/assistant, coach or employer (at least one MUST be from a science instructor or their assistant)

Jaguar Nursing Scholars Program

The purpose of the Jaguar Nursing Scholars Program is to enhance academically talented freshmen and sophomores on the UGA campus.

The program's aim is to support academic excellence, active learning, and foster a culture of research and scholarship among select UGA pre-nursing students who will receive direct admission to the BSN program (Athens Campus) on a conditional status. The program will broaden the scope of enrichment opportunities that strengthen students individually while developing collegial leadership skills to serve in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.  Students in the program will have early and active engagement with the College of Nursing, CONAT, and the BSN program. Successful applicants will be directly admitted to the BSN program on a conditional status.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a current University of Georgia student.
  • Apply for admission to the Jaguar Nursing Scholars by December 16, 2024. 
  • Have a first semester UGA GPA of 3.75 or better.

Application Process

Applications open on October 7, 2024.

  • Submit two (2) supportive references, who are not relatives, from a science instructor, coach, or employer.
  • Applications close December 16, 2024.
  • All qualified applicants accepted as a Jaguar Nursing Scholar will be notified by January 6, 2025.

Apply here

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