High School Scholars and Influencers Program
Ready to fast-track your nursing career and make a difference in your community?

³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University’s Nursing HSSI program is designed for Bronx high school students who want to serve the Bronx community when they graduate from college. These students are driven and want to have a positive impact on health care outcomes for the people in their communities.
This specialized program offers qualified high school juniors distinct educational advantages, including:
- The opportunity to take college courses as a high school student and earn 25 credits at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University.
- Guaranteed acceptance into ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s nursing program.
- Graduate in 3 years with your bachelor’s degree.
- Mentoring from experienced nurses
Requirements for high school applicants:
- Applicants must have a GPA of 80%
- Write and submit an essay about why you want to be a nurse
For more information on this exclusive program, reach out to your high school counselor.
You could be making a real difference in your community as a nurse sooner than you think.
For questions regarding the HSSI program please email Fernando De Los Reyes fdelosreyes@mercy.edu