Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships
Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association
Deadline: January 24.
To provide financial support to qualified nursing students. Qualifications: Applicant must be Students currently enrollment and matriculated in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, direct-entry master's degree; or enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion, or LPN/LVN to RN program; matriculation means the student has applied to and has been admitted into a state approved nursing program; students must graduate after next year of July 1, to be eligible to apply; Pre-nursing students taking courses to prepare for matriculation into a nursing program; Currently attending classes and taking no less than six credits per semester; Involvement in nursing school organizations and/or community health activities; Demonstrate academic achievement; Establish financial need; U.S. Citizen or Alien with U.S. Permanent Resident Status/Alien Registration Number; High school students are not eligible to apply; Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in nursing student organizations and community activities related to health care. Additional criteria may be required by some sponsors. How to apply: Applicant must submit the application form also: Copy of recent nursing school unofficial transcripts, or grade report; Faculty Member Certification Form; Financial Aid Certification Form; NSNA members must provide their membership number; Registered nurses in baccalaureate programs and licensed practical/vocational nurses in programs leading to registered nurse licensure must submit a copy of their license to be considered for the Scholarships. Focus: Nursing.