Roy Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Colorado Nurses Foundation

Award: $1,500

To provide scholarships for qualified nursing students from both rural and urban settings. Qualifications: Applicants must be Colorado residents committed to practicing nursing in Colorado; accepted 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 or junior or Senior level BSN undergraduate student or RN enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program in a school of nursing or RN with master’s degree in nursing, currently practicing in Colorado and enrolled in a doctoral program or Student enrolled in an accelerated nursing program having completed one quarter or semester or Student accepted into twelve-month accelerated program with transcript from previous degree or 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 of 3.25 undergraduate, 3.5 graduate; financial need; recommendation of one faculty member; and employer/supervisor recommendation. How to apply: Applications must be submit a copy of transcript from earned baccalaureate or higher degree in a field other than nursing; financial need statement and narrative explanation; recommendation of one faculty member; recommendation from employer/supervisor. Focus: Nursing.

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