Apply for the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program Here!
Rural Health Careers Scholarship Program Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program Scholarship?
River Valley Community College (RVCC) and the Dartmouth Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) are collaborating through a grant funded by the Health Resources & Services Administration, Bureau of Health Workforce. Through this partnership, we are pleased to offer stipends to qualified students enrolled in the Associate of Science Nursing program. These stipends are designed to reduce economic barriers to education while supporting students pursuing careers in geriatric healthcare, ultimately strengthening our healthcare workforce in long-term care settings. Selection and disbursement of stipends are managed by River Valley Community College.
| Nursing – Registered Nurse (RN) Associate of Science | LNA – Licensed Nursing Assistant Certificate |
Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program RN Nursing Scholar
- Fall/Spring 2025 applications will be accepted until April 23, 2025
- Fall Semester due August 1, 2025
- Spring due December 1, 2025
- Accepted and Enrolled in the ASN-RN Degree program
- Intent to work in a nursing home upon completion of the ASN-RN Degree program
Fall 24 & Spring 2025 awards are up to $3,084 per stipend, per semester. A stipend is considered financial aid and may impact your financial aid award.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress in the ASN-RN program
- Participate in the Summer Geriatrics Intensive from May 12 – August 18, 2025
- Complete weekly assigned learning modules and activities
- Attend scheduled ECHO sessions (approximately once per month)
- Attend two required in-person meetings (beginning and end of program)
- Submit required reflections or assignments for each topic area
- Three meetings with assigned mentor during the Summer Intensive
- Participate in the program evaluation process, which will consist of interviews and possibly some surveys
LNA Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
- Spring 2025
- Summer 2025
- Fall 2025
- Spring 2026
- Summer 2026
- Meet prerequisites for acceptance into the LNA program
- Enrolled in the LNA program
- Intent to work in a nursing home upon complettion of their program or currently working in a nursing home.
Awards are up to $1950 per stipend, per awardee.
- Attend two scheduled Dartmouth Health ECHO sessions
- Participate in Clinical Group Huddles
- Complete online, asynchronous course, Topics in Geriatric Nursing
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
To learn about this opportunity at River Valley Community College or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected]