CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $150,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO ASSIST TAMIU NURSING STUDENTS
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Jun 24, 2009, 0 Comments
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today a $152,031 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Disadvantaged Nursing Student Scholarships (DNSS) program.
The funding will allow TAMIU to provide financial assistance to up to 30 full time, economically-disadvantaged students from underrepresented racial/ethnic minority groups who are currently enrolled in the university’s nursing program. TAMIU will award the scholarships to juniors and seniors who meet the eligibility criteria and who are in good academic standing.
“Understanding the shortage of nurses we have in Laredo and surrounding areas, I applaud the efforts of TAMIU to secure the funding necessary to address this serious issue,” Congressman Cuellar said. “For the 30 students and their families who will benefit from the program, I look forward to their progress and to their contributions to our community.”
“This visionary grant truly enables our students to invest in themselves and their futures in Nursing. Upon graduation, that investment is returned to Laredo and our surrounding communities when our well-prepared, culturally sensitive nurses enter the workforce,” said Dr. Ray Keck, TAMIU president. “We are truly appreciative of this powerful endorsement of our Dr. F.M. Canseco School of Nursing and its ability to improve the quantity and quality of area health care.”
Scholarship recipients will receive funds up to their full financial need as determined by TAMIU’s Office of Financial Aid.
