CareSource donates $25,000 to establish new Savannah State scholarship program

CareSource, a mission-driven Medicaid plan serving more than 500,000 Georgians, has donated $25,000 to Savannah State University, the oldest historically black college and university in Georgia, to establish a new scholarship program designed to bolster and support the state’s health care workforce. The program will give underserved and under-resourced students a life-changing opportunity to reach their educational goals. The scholarships will support five in-state students who meet the established criteria. 

“CareSource recognizes the importance that HBCUs serve in shaping the future of students,” said Sheryl-Anne Murray, CareSource Georgia vice president of market operations. “We are excited to partner with Savannah State University to provide deserving students with funds that will allow them to achieve their academic goals. Our goal with this partnership is to not only give students the opportunity to pursue higher education, but also to help create opportunities where students can be part of a diverse workforce.”

In addition to the scholarships, CareSource will offer the students internships and potentially other career opportunities. CareSource is also working with other historically black colleges and universities in the state to further support workforce development and help build pipelines within high schools to the universities.