Supported by the Mercedes-Benz Scholarship Golf Classic, Baptist Health Foundation's Scholarship Program provides financial support to candidates accepted in an accredited educational program in the following fields: Nursing, LPN bridging to RN, BSN, MSN and/or other health professions where staffing shortages occur.

We gratefully acknowledge our sponsor Mercedes-Benz and your local Mercedes-Benz dealers: Brumos Motorcars and Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park.

Professional Scholarship Program

The Professional Scholarship program for the hospitals of Baptist Health originated in the late 1980s when a group of interested physicians and the Baptist Health Foundation developed a golf tournament, supported by "host" physicians, community leaders and sponsors, to raise money for scholarships to help fill staffing needs. The Mercedes-Benz Scholarship Golf Classic was conceived and has raised more than $1 million since its inception 17 years ago.

The Foundation interviews applicants three times a year. Application deadlines are January 15, May 30 and September 30 of each year. For further information please call the Foundation at 904.399.4467 or e-mail

Click to open a downloadable file of the Professional Scholarship Application.

Professional Licensure Certification Scholarship (New)

Starting in 2008, the Scholarship Program will also reimburse Baptist Health benefits-eligible, non-physician employees with funding assistance for National Clinical Certification Exam Fees (balance after LEAP funding) and National Clinical Certification Re-test Exam Fees (2nd attempt only) for health care fields that are experiencing a shortage of applicants as determined by Baptist Health and the Scholarship Committee. Employees must be in good standing, not on probation, completed 90 days of employment, and maximized available LEAP benefits.

Click to open a downloadable file of the Professional Licensure Certification Scholarship Application. (Employees only)

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