Announcing the New Sammie Mosier Legacy Scholarship

Galen College of Nursing is committed to preparing students to become highly confident, competent, and compassionate healthcare professionals.

Today, in partnership with the HCA Healthcare and the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT), we are thrilled to announce a new financial aid opportunity designed to invest directly in your future: The Sammie Mosier Legacy Scholarship.

Established this year, this renewable scholarship provides $5,000 annually to support pre-licensure Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing students who demonstrate financial need. Best of all, because Galen is a proud member of the HCA Healthcare family, priority preference is given to students attending HCA-affiliated nursing colleges like ours.

Continuing a Legacy of Excellence and Advocacy

Dr. Sammie Mosier (center) visits with HCA Healthcare nurses.

This scholarship was created to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Dr. Sammie S. Mosier, the former Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive for HCA Healthcare. Dr. Mosier’s story is a profound inspiration for any nursing student. She began her career in 1996 as a bedside medical-surgical nurse at Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Kentucky.

Through her dedication to clinical excellence and nurse advocacy, she advanced through leadership roles to eventually lead an enterprise of more than 100,000 registered nurses.

Notably, Dr. Mosier served on Galen’s Board of Directors and played a pivotal role in leading the integration and expansion of Galen College of Nursing after it was acquired by HCA Healthcare in 2020. She dedicated her career to mentoring future leaders and expanding clinical education platforms.

By applying for this scholarship, you are connecting your education to a legacy of leadership that shaped modern nursing.

Scholarship Quick Facts

Award Amount: $5,000 annually
Type: This is a scholarship, meaning it does not need to be repaid. It is also renewable each year upon completing a renewal application.
Eligibility: Current or prospective students pursuing a pre-licensure Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing who demonstrate financial need.

Key Dates to Remember

July 1st: Application Period Opens
September 1st: Application Period Closes
October 1st: Recipients Notified (via the email used to apply)

What You Need to Apply

To ensure your application is considered complete, you will need to submit the following through the CFMT portal before the September 1st deadline:

Completed Application
Transcripts: Your current college transcript and proof of high school completion.
Academic Recommendation: Completed via a unique survey link sent from the application portal to a recommender who can speak to your academic potential.
Personal Recommendation: A personal reference completed via the portal’s online system.

(Note: No printed recommendation letters are needed; your recommenders will receive an online survey to complete, but they must submit it before September 1st).

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step toward funding your nursing education?

When the application window opens on July 1st, visit the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee fund page and click “Apply Now.”

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For questions regarding the application process, feel free to reach out to the CFMT scholarship team at scholarships@cfmt.org.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity tailored for our Galen community, and let Dr. Mosier’s legacy fuel your path to a rewarding career in nursing!