The Renaissance Scholars Program at Maria College offers a support package to promising and determined students. The Program provides financial assistance and personalized support for selected low-income residents of the Capital District pursuing college-level education and training to become a nurse or other healthcare professional.
Eligibility
Renaissance scholarships are available for students who are:
- Enrolled (or planning to enroll) in a Maria College degree program in nursing or a related health care track;
- Residents of Albany County;
- Eligible for County Department of Social Services public assistance;
- Eligible for academic financial aid; and
- Maintaining satisfactory academic performance.
*Please note that, in most cases, all of the above criteria must be met. However, exceptions may be considered under certain circumstances.
Please contact Program Administrator Eileen French at efrench@rencorp.org, or call us at 518-514-0222 for more information.
Background
Renaissance means “a new beginning.” An education that leads to a worthy career—of serving others and becoming self-sufficient—is the best new beginning anyone can have.
The Renaissance Scholars Program began in 2004. The healthcare field was facing a shortage of nurses and other skilled professionals. At the same time, there were people on public assistance, with great potential to serve in these jobs, who needed a way to afford and obtain the required educational credentials. The Renaissance Corporation teamed up with Maria College and Albany County Department of Social Services to design a unique scholarship program to fulfill this need.