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USA Scholarships
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2004 AAOHN Foundation Grants and Scholarships Application - American
Association of Occupational Health Nurses - Scholarships [MS Word Doc]
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Air
Force ROTC -
Air Force ROTC can help ease the burden of many financial difficulties –
and best of all you won’t owe money after college. Don’t get stuck working
to pay your way through school, or take out loans that you’ll spend the
next 20 years of your life paying back.
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American
Holistic Nurses’ Association - The Charlotte McGuire
Scholarship Program (CMGSP) was established in 1986 through a gracious
gift to the American Holistic Nurses Association. Since 1987, AHNA nurses
in pursuit of their professional education have been assisted by this
program. These CMGSP awards celebrate the commitment of nurses to a
holistic path. The awards are presented at AHNA's annual conference held
each year in June.
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American
Nephrology Nurses’ Association -
Scholarships and grants provide funding for continuing education and the
development or support of an existing program or innovation to improve
patient outcomes. This funding enables nephrology nurses to grow and
better contribute their talents to the nephrology community. Please review
this application form carefully before completion.
Application forms are available for these awards by clicking on the
appropriate link.
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ARMY
ROTC - Army ROTC can offer you unique nursing opportunities
while receiving financial assistance for college. You will get valuable
leadership experience and management training that can benefit you in
either a military or private-sector nursing career. There are many two-,
three- or four-year Army ROTC Nurse scholarships available for those
pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
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Association
of Operating Room Nurses - Associate or active members of
AORN who have maintained their membership for at least one year
immediately prior to the application deadline are eligible to apply for
a number of scholarships through the association. Candidates pursuing
baccalaureate or graduate degrees in nursing must be enrolled in an NLN-accredited
program and are required to supply evidence of current enrollment or
acceptance in the program. Scholarships provide funds for tuition and
registration fees only and are awarded on the basis of scholastic merit.
Financial need is not a criterion for selection. Annual deadline for
application is May 1. You must be a member of AORN to receive an
application.
Association
of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses - AWHONN
(formerly NAACOG) awards education fellowships to nurses. Applicants must
be members who have been a full or associate member for at least one full
year prior to the year of application, and who are pursuing a
baccalaureate or master’s in nursing. The annual application deadline is
April 5. AWHONN members may contact the national office each January for a
current application (be sure to include your membership number).
- Association on American Indian
Affairs, Inc. Scholarship Program - Various scholarships are
available to Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. For more information write
to: Association on American Indian Affairs, 245 Fifth Ave., Suite
1801, New York, NY 10016-8728.
- Business and Professional Women’s
Foundation - The Foundation offers the New York Life Foundation
Scholarship Program for Women in the Health Professions to women who are
seeking education necessary for advancement within a career.
Scholarships range from $250 to $1000 for tuition, fees, and
school-related expenses such as child care and transportation.
Applicants must be: female, 25 years of age or older, a U.S. citizen,
officially accepted into an accredited program of study, be graduating
within 1 to 2 years, and demonstrate critical need for financial
assistance. Applications are available between November 1 and April 1.
Application packets must be postmarked on or before April 15. For
more information, submit a business-size, self-addressed, double-stamped
envelope to: Scholarships, Business and Professional Women’s
Foundation, 2012 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20036, (202)
293-1200.
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Department
of Defense, United States Navy - The Nurse Candidate Program is
designed for students attending an NLN-accredited BSN program in their
junior year or senior year. An accession bonus of $5,000 and $500
monthly for each month enrolled as a full-time student for a maximum of
24 months is offered. The active duty service obligation for candidates
enrolling in the program during the fourth year of nursing school is
four years. For candidates enrolling in the program for two years, there
is a five-year active duty commitment. For more information contact the
medical programs officer at your local Navy Recruiting District or call
(800) 327-6289.
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Department
of Veterans Affairs Health Professional Scholarship - The
Health Professional Scholarship Program Offers awards to nursing
students enrolled full-time or accepted for enrollment in an NLN-accredited
nursing program. Recipients must agree to be employed as full-time
licensed professionals in a VA medical center for a two-year service
obligation. Benefits include funds for tuition and fees, other
educational expenses, and a monthly stipend. For more information,
contact the Health Professional Scholarship Program (143B), Department
of Veteran Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202)
535-7528. Health Careers Foundation - The Health Careers
Foundation provides financial assistance to students pursuing studies in
nursing and related health care fields. Assistance comes in the form of
scholarship/loans with one-third considered as scholarship and
two-thirds considered as loan. For more information and applications, write
to: Health Careers Foundation, Scholarship/Loan Coordinator, 3221
McKelvey Road, Suite 206, Bridgeton, MO 63044-2551, (314) 770-1626.
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Higher Education Assistance Program for
Indians - This program provides grants from
$200 to $7,000 to American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, or other Alaskan
Natives who seek to continue their college education. For more information
and an application, contact: Higher Education Division, Office of Indian
Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of Interior,
1951 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 3512, Washington, DC 20240, (202)
208-4871.
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Indian
Health Scholarship Program - The Health Professions Scholarship provides financial
assistance for students enrolled in an NLN-accredited, associate,
baccalaureate, or master’s degree nursing program. Funding is
available for up to four years. Open to American Indian or Alaska
Natives only.
- Kaiser Permanente Registered Nurse
Scholarship - Open to registered nurses enrolled in CSUF's BRN
program, this scholarship provides financial assistance in variable
amounts. For more information, please see the Cal State Fullerton
Scholarships & Awards booklet, or contact the Nursing Department at
PO Box 6868, Fullerton,92834 or EC-125A, phone: (714) 278-3336, email:
nursing@fullerton.edu
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Loyal
Order of Moose, Elks, American Legion Scholarships - If you or a
family member belong to one of these groups, check with the officer in
charge of scholarships to find out if you are eligible for one of the
scholarships. The American Legion awards Lung and Respiratory Nursing
Scholarships as well as other scholarships. Write to: The American
Legion Education Program, Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206, Attn:
Scholarship Programs.
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Maria
Dolores Hernandez Fund - The purpose of the Maria Dolores
Hernandez Fund is to develop the full leadership potential of students
in the nursing profession through a unique combination of formal
education, mentorship, peer support, and exposure to professional
activities. Applicants must have an associates degree or diploma in
nursing, licensure as a registered nurse in California, and be eligible
for admission to CSUF as a nursing major. For further information,
please contact the CSUF Nursing Department at 714-278-3336.
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Marine
Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc. - The
Foundation, a nonprofit corporation, encourages needy and deserving
children of Marines and former Marines to begin or continue their
college education in all fields, especially nursing. Awards range from
$500 to $2500. Total family gross income cannot exceed $37,000. Deadline
for submission of completed applications is February 1. For information
write: Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc., P.O.Box 3008,
Princeton, NJ 08543-3008, (609) 921-3534.
- Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses
Organization Scholarship - The Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses
Organization, which was named after the first African-American nurse in
the United States, provides financial assistance to qualifying
African-American students who are enrolled in schools of nursing. Criteria
include: 1) Active and participating at least one year in Mary Mahoney
Professional Nurses Organization. 2) Junior status with 3.0 or better
grade point average. Application deadline is February. 3.
Must be a resident of Puget Sound Region of
Washington State. For more
information write to: Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization,
P.O. Box 22045, Seattle, WA 98122.
- National Association of Hispanic
Nurses Scholarship - The NAHN of Orange County offers financial
assistance to nurses in the CSUF BRN program who have a potential for
leadership in nursing. Application deadline is in November. Please contact
the Nursing Department for information, or write to: NAHN, Orange
County Chapter, Maria Rivera Klein, 600 W. La Vereda Dr., La Habra, CA
90631.
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National
Association of Orthopedic Nurses - To provide scholarship
assistance for the continuing education of orthopaedic nurses who are NAON
members through funding by orthopaedic industry contributors.
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National
Association of School Nurses -
 NASN Research Grants &
Scholarships are available to qualified researchers in the practice of school health. Applicants can obtain an
application through the NASN web site (link above) or by writing to NASN at 1416 Park Street, Suite A, Castle
Rock, CO 80109.
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National
Black Nurses’ Association -
Scholarships provide funding for continuing
education. This funding enables nurses to grow and better contribute their
talents to the health and healthcare of our communities. Please review the
Scholarship Application form carefully Remember,
to submit ALL required documents with
your application.
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NHSC Scholarship Application Information Bulletin -
This Applicant Information Bulletin explains in detail the
NHSC Scholarship program, including eligibility requirements, funding
preferences, application process, benefits and service requirements. Learn
more about the NHSC Scholarship Program by reading the
Applicant Information Bulletin. Please note that this is not an
application. Applications for the NHSC Scholarship Program can be obtained
by calling 1-800-221-9393.
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National
Society, Daughters of the American Revolution - DAR
offers scholarships to students currently enrolled in an accredited
undergraduate school of nursing. Criteria include academic excellence,
financial need, and commitment to a field of study. Candidates (male and
female) must be sponsored by a local DAR. The award is presented twice a
year with deadlines of February 15 for the April award, and August 15
for the October award. For more information and application, send a
self-addressed, stamped envelope to: National Society, Daughters of the
American Revolution, Office of the Committees – Scholarships, 1776
“D” St. NW, Washington DC 20006-5392, (206) 879-3292.
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Native
Hawaiian Health Professions Scholarship Program - Since 1991,
121 scholarships have been awarded to Native Hawaiians training in 13
professions including medicine, dentistry, nursing, midwifery, social
work, psychology, public health and nutrition.
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Nurses
Educational Funds, Inc. - The NEF scholarships are
available to Baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses who reside in any
state in the US who are pursuing either the master's or doctoral degree.
Each candidate must 1) Be a US citizen or have declared intention to
officially become a citizen, 2) Hold membership in a national
professional nursing organization, 3) Hold a registered nurse license in
one state of the US, 4) Show evidence of previous scholarship, and 5)
Show potential for making a contribution to the profession. Application
packets are $10.00 each and are available from August 1st through
February 1st each academic year. The completed application deadline is
March 1st of each year. Awards are announced in early May. Please
contact NEF, Inc. 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019,
(212)339-1428
- Oncology Nursing Foundation -
The Oncology Nursing Foundation offers scholarships to registered nurses
with an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. 32 scholarships
ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 are available to registered nurses currently
enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in an NLN-accredited school of
nursing. All applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to oncology
nursing and applications for each academic year are due by January 15th of
that year. For more information, write: Oncology Nursing Foundation,
501 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749.
- Sister Jane Francis Scholarship
- Named for Sister Jane Frances, a founder and president of St. Jude
Medical Center. Upon her retirement, nursing administration at St. Jude
established this scholarship in her name in recognition of her lifelong
advocacy of nursing and her support of excellence. This scholarship is
available to nursing students entering their senior year who are employed
at St. Jude Medical Center. Application deadline is in March. For
further information contact: Nursing Administration, St. Jude Medical
Center, (714) 992-3000 ext. 3612.
- Tylenol Scholarship Program -
The makers of the TYLENOL Family of Products awards scholarships for
higher education to students who demonstrate leadership in community and
school activities. You may apply to this Scholarship Fund if you will be
attending an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or
four-year college, university or vocational-technical school. This
includes those students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate
course of study and have one or more years of school remaining. For more
information, contact Tylenol Scholarship Fund, Citizens’
Scholarship Foundation, 1505 Riverview Rd., P.O.Box 88, St. Peter, MN
56082
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U.S.
Public Health – Indian Health Service – National Health Service
- The Indian Health Service and the National Health Service Corps
provide total loan repayments directly to lending institutions in
exchange for federal and/or private employment commitments. All
outstanding health professions education loans, both federal and
commercial, apply. The length of commitment is determined by the amount
of the loan to be repaid. For more information, contact: Loan Repayment
Program, Indian Health Service, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100,
Rockville, MD 20852, (800) 962-2817. Loan Repayment Program, National
Health Service Corps, 4350 East-West Highway, 10th Floor, Rockville, MD
20857, (800) 221-9393.
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010
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