Georgia Nursing Student Awarded $2,500 Financial Planning Scholarship

Kayla Wilson, a first-year nursing student at Georgia College & State University, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Speights Law Invest in Your Future Scholarship valued at $2,500. The financial award is designed to get students thinking about real-world money skills—budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management—and how to apply them in daily life.

Wilson stood out among applicants for her commitment to academic excellence and thoughtful approach to financial planning. She says the scholarship will help her manage the cost of her nursing studies while guiding her to make wise financial choices throughout her life. She plans to strengthen her budgeting skills, prepare for student loan repayment, and begin building credit, all while learning more about long-term saving and investing through finance courses.

Wilson's commitment to financial planning goes hand in hand with her passion for nursing. She expects to graduate in 2029 with a nursing degree from Georgia College & State University and hopes to specialize in pediatric care. Her career interests include working in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or continuing her education to become a nurse anesthetist.

Beyond the classroom, Wilson embodies service and leadership through her involvement with Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, campus outreach, and Young Life, two groups that provide service opportunities for young people. Her four years in high school sports medicine further demonstrate her dedication to healthcare and community service.

The scholarship program reflects a growing recognition of the importance of financial literacy for students entering demanding fields like healthcare. With nursing students often facing significant educational costs and the pressure of student loan debt, programs like the Invest in Your Future Scholarship provide crucial support for developing money management skills alongside professional training.

The Speights Law Invest in Your Future Scholarship will return in 2026, continuing the firm's mission to support ambitious students preparing for academic and financial success. For more information about the scholarship and application details, please visit the Invest in Your Future Scholarship page.