The Imogene Ward Nursing Scholarship
Florida Association of Directors of Nursing Administration
Award: $500
To provide financial assistance to individuals in nursing looking to continue their education in the LTC setting. Qualifications: Applicants should be compassionate, advocates for the elderly; nominees may be made by either a direct or indirect supervisor, and it does not need to be their current supervisor; nominating person (nominator) does not need to be a FADONA member; if not, a FADONA member must endorse the nomination by submitting a letter of recommendation to FADONA; nominee must be enrolled in an accredited Florida nursing program; the nominee must be actively employed by the same facility or employer as the nominator; the nominee must be willing to pledge a minimum of two (2) years, working full-time in long-term care, in the state of Florida; nominee must demonstrate a determination to overcome personal and/or professional obstacles to pursue his or her nursing education to become an RN; a FADONA scholarship award winner is not eligible to participate in the Ward Scholarship during the same calendar year. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on demonstrated determination to overcome personal and/or professional obstacles to pursue nursing education, track record of excellence and the potential for future leadership in long-term care. How to apply: Nominees must submit nomination and if necessary, the accompanying letter of recommendation, must include: name and full contact information of the nominee; name and full contact information of the nominator; confirmation of dates of employment; confirmation that the nominee is currently actively employed in LTC; nominee will be requested to write and submit a brief essay (300 words or less). Focus: Nursing.
Eligibility
- States: FL