Patty Walter Memorial Scholarships
Colorado Nurses Foundation
Deadline: October 31.
To provide Colorado Nurses Foundation is dedicated to improving health care and nursing practice in Colorado. The foundation began Oct. 3, 1987, as the Nursing Institute of Colorado. Although the name has changed, the mission of the organization has remained essentially the same: to advance nursing in Colorado through education, advocacy, and recognition. Qualifications: Applicants must be a Colorado resident committed to practicing nursing in Colorado; as a student in an approved Colorado Nursing Program or in an approved online program; a minimum of one semester or quarter of study remaining prior to completing their degree; Students graduating in December 2023 are ineligible to apply for a CNF Scholarship; student in a BSN program or accepted as a student in a twelve-month accelerated BSN program commencing in January 2024; undergraduate applicants must have a 3.25 grade point average minimum and graduate student applicants must have a 3.5 grade point average minimum, with one of the following student statuses: student in the second year of nursing studies in an associate degree in a nursing program; Junior or Senior level BSN undergraduate student, RN enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program in a school of nursing, RN with master’s degree in nursing, currently practicing in Colorado and enrolled in a doctoral program, student enrolled in an accelerated nursing program having completed one quarter or semester, student accepted into twelve-month accelerated program with transcript from previous degree, student in second or third year of a Doctorate Nursing Practice (DNP) program or have completed the first year of a PhD program; All graduate degree students must have continuous minimum enrollment for 6 semester hours. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on professional philosophy and goals; dedication to the improvement of patient care in Colorado; Demonstrated commitment to nursing, and potential for leadership; Involvement in community and professional organizations; GPA-minimum; Financial need statement and narrative explanation; Recommendation of one faculty member; Recommendation from employer/supervisor. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form. Focus: Nursing.