Colorado Nurses Foundation Nightingale Named Scholarship
Colorado Nurses Foundation
Deadline: October 31.
To provide scholarships for qualified nursing students from both rural and urban settings. 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.