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15% Tuition Reduction Scholarship for Scripps Mercy Physician Partners

National University is proud to partner with Scripps Mercy Physician Partners to bring a 15% tuition reduction scholarship to members looking to expand their knowledge and skills for professional and personal growth. The 15% tuition reduction scholarship includes physicians, medical assistants, and physician assistants. In addition, Scripps Mercy Physician Partners and National University are extending a 10% tuition reduction scholarship to spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Scripps Mercy Physician Partners members. The Scripps Mercy Physician Partners Tuition Reduction Scholarship is a great benefit for working adults who want to reach specific educational goals, but find it challenging to fit classes into their busy life. The tuition reduction scholarships can be applied to most bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, including programs related to health care administration, public health, health care informatics, behavioral health, management, and more.

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To apply for your Tuition Reduction Scholarship, fill out this form and email it directly to your Enrollment Advisor!

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Integrating Person-Centered Care Principles into Academia

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National University’s Department of Health and Human Services achieved Planetree Silver Recognition for Significant Advancement in Person-Centered Care in October 2017. National University is proud to be the first and ONLY academic institution in the world to achieve a Planetree International Recognition.To attain this honor, National University integrated person-centered principles into the curriculum of each of its health care programs of study. In preparing the next generation of health care leaders, National University transformed the academic culture of its health science programs into a student-centric model, using person-centeredness as the conceptual framework to support all learning activities. Integrating these principles means students are able to gain knowledge and application of the principles throughout coursework, preparing them to support a culture of person-centered care.

In addition to gaining an academic degree, students enrolled at National University will learn to:

  • Effectively interact with diverse populations
  • Function in inter-professional settings as team members including faculty, staff, students, patients, and community members
  • Collaborate to effect change
  • Serve on committees, build professional leadership skills, and the importance of letting your voice be heard
  • Make the connection between environment and the way it makes people feel
  • Be supportive and engaging of patients and colleagues
  • Recognize and address personal barriers to successful professional development and adoption of healthy behaviors

Why Choose National University?

National University is a great choice for working professionals because it offers:

  • A flexible one-course-per-month format that provides concentrated learning so you can focus on one subject at a time and complete a full course in a single month.
  • Year-round enrollment so you can start your education whenever your personal and work schedules allow.
  • In person or online options that give you the choice of taking classes at campuses across California or online.
  • Regionally accredited* by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities, which means your classes and instructors meet high standards and your education is respected and transferable.
  • A nonprofit, private university environment that is focused on helping you to succeed in reaching your educational goals and achieving career success.
  • More than 190+ programs to choose from to advance your knowledge and skills.
  • Planetree Certified building person-centered care principles into academic degree programs.

About National University

Founded in 1971, National University is among the largest, private nonprofit universities in California. With more than 240,000 alumni, National University is dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse population of students. Four schools and two colleges – the College of Letters and Sciences; the Sanford College of Education; the School of Business and Management; the School of Engineering and Computing; the School of Health and Human Services; and the School of Professional Studies – offer more than 190+ graduate and undergraduate degrees and 23 teacher credentials. Programs are offered at locations throughout California and Nevada and are also available online. National University is headquartered in La Jolla, California.

For More Information

Please fill out the form to the right, email WESHealthcare@nu.edu, or call 855.773.1509 to be connected with an admissions advisor who can help you with this scholarship, education counseling, transferring credits, financial aid opportunities, and the admissions process.

Pre-licensure nursing programs, radiation therapy, and doctoral programs are not eligible for the Scripps Mercy Physician Partners Tuition Reduction Scholarship. Other offer restrictions may apply. For questions, please contact National University.

To apply for your partnership benefits, fill out this form and send directly to your Enrollment Advisor!

* Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

National University, a California-based institution, makes continual efforts to comply with state authorization regulations governing out-of-state educational activities and to obtain required approvals. Since these regulations vary by state and change over time, all National University programs are not available to students in every state.