LA PLATA, Md. — The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation is partnering with the Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians (MAAPC) to create a new scholarship for nursing students.
On October 1, 2025, MAAPC presented the CSM Foundation with $57,500 to establish the Future Nightingales Endowed Scholarship, which will support CSM nursing students.
CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson said the scholarship demonstrates community-wide support in Southern Maryland for the next generation of health care workers.
“CSM is preparing future nurses to fill a critical need in our region’s skilled health care workforce,” said Dr. Wilson. “We’re proud to partner with MAAPC to equip students with the support they need to succeed, so they can continue improving the health and wellness of the communities they serve.”
CSM nursing students who have earned a high school diploma, are Maryland residents, and are enrolled in at least seven nursing credit hours will be eligible. Students who demonstrate financial need will receive priority consideration.
MAAPC President Marie Tarleton said the scholarship will provide a pathway to success for nursing students in Southern Maryland and open new opportunities for financial and educational advancement.
“MAAPC recognizes that investing in nursing education through scholarships creates cascading benefits that extend far beyond individual recipients, generating substantial returns for improved patient outcomes, workforce sustainability, and healthier communities,” Tarleton said. “It is MAAPC’s great honor to establish the Future Nightingales Endowed Scholarship at CSM.”
The Future Nightingales Endowed Scholarship, administered by the CSM Foundation, will provide two annual scholarships of $1,250 each. Awards may be renewed for a second year if students maintain a grade of B or higher in all nursing courses.
Established in 2005 by nurse practitioners in Southern Maryland, MAAPC works to address healthcare access challenges, particularly in rural or underserved communities. The nonprofit organization focuses on helping healthcare professionals practice at the highest level of their training and developing innovative educational programs.
Over the past five years, the CSM Foundation has awarded more than $5 million in scholarships, averaging 800 awards annually to support student success.
For more information about the CSM Foundation or to contribute to the Future Nightingales Endowed Scholarship, visit the CSM Foundation webpage.
