Christine Filipovich Scholarships
Clinical Nurse Specialist Foundation
Award: $500
To increase the number of CNSs who are educated and prepared and thus, address the shortage of CNSs in the United States. Qualifications: Applicants must be students who are pursuing a master's degree in an accredited CNS program or Clinical Nurse Specialists pursuing a research or practice doctorate. Selection criteria: Scholarship is competitive and is based on academic performance, clinical excellence, and demonstrated leadership. How to apply: Applicants must complete and submit their application and must attach the following documents: documentation of admission as a student in a CNS master's or DNP program, or a CNS DNP or PhD program; documentation of current active student status by registrar, faculty member or dean; a current official transcript provided by a Registrar or by an academic advisor that confirms their current minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; current curriculum vitae and description of their background/expertise related to the project; letter from the current employer. Applicants applying for funds to support research related to CNS outcomes must attach the following: overview of the project, abstract and timeline; letters of support; proposed budget; plans for dissemination of findings; IRB review documentation or anticipated date of IRB review. Applicants applying to support health policy activities must attach a description of intended use of funds and a description of expected outcome or how they will use the project. Focus: Nursing.
Eligibility
- Minimum GPA: 3.0