ASSOCIATION OF OPERATING ROOM NURSES SCHOLARSHIP (AORN)
Awards scholarships to students in the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The scholarship deadline is June 15th. For more information and/or an application contact the AORN Foundation at (800) 755-2676 or by email at foundation@aorn.org
AMERICAN SCHOOL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (ASHA)
ASHA provides financial assistance to students in School Health Education, Nursing and Pediatric/Adolescent Medicine or Dentistry whose academic and professional goals include the health of youth. Scholarship deadline is April 2, 2010. For more information and an application contact Jennifer Corby at jcorby@ashaweb.org
CHARLES L. COTTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is available to students enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program. Must demonstrate academic promise and financial need. Must file the FAFSA by March 1.
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - IRENE AND DAISY MACGREGOR SCHOLARSHIP
A $5,000 Scholarship awarded for up to four years to students of high scholastic standing and character who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre-med) at an approved, accredited medical school. It is also available to students who have been accepted into or who are pursuing an approved course of study in psychiatric nursing, graduate level, at medical schools, colleges or universities. There is a preference to females "if equally qualified." Deadline: April 15. Applications are available in the Office of Financial Aid.
FOUNDATION OF THE NATIONAL NURSES' ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are available for students currently enrolled in state-approved schools of nursing or pre-nursing in associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate and generic master's programs. For more information contact the foundation at (718) 210-0705.
HEALTH
SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP
Students in their last year of a master's degree program preparing for roles as a nurse practitioner or nurse midwife may apply. In addition students who have a career goal of teaching nursing in an undergraduate program can also qualify for the scholarship. The award is for $10,000 and awardees must sign a contract to practice in primary care or in nursing education for at least two years in an underserved area of the state. Applications are available between August 1 and October 15 of each award year. For more information contact the Health Sciences Scholarship Program, College and University Systems of WV, 1018 Kanawha Blvd. East, Suite 1100, Charleston, WV 25301 or call (304) 558-0530.
MERITORIOUS STUDENT TUITION WAIVER
Waivers cover tuition but not fees. Recipients must demonstrate academic promise and financial need. Contact the School of Nursing to apply.
ANNA MARY MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships for students enrolled in the Doctor of Science in Nursing (DSN) program, or the PhD in nursing program at WVU in the School of Nursing. Recipients shall demonstrate academic promise and financial need. A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year. First preference will be for students in their third or fourth year of summer study. Recipients shall be determined by the appropriate officials in the School of Nursing in consultation with the WVU Office of Student Financial Aid.
NURSES EDUCATIONAL FUNDS,
INC.
Non-governmental source of
funds for graduate nursing education – Masters and Doctoral degrees.
Awards range from $2500 to $10,000 for full time study only. Write
to: Nurses Educational Funds, Inc., 555 West 57th Street, New
York, NY 10019 or call (212) 399-1428.
C. LYNNE OSTROW ANNUAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will provide support for graduate assistants pursuing master's study who are enrolled in the School of Nursing at West Virginia University. Recipients shall demonstrate academic promise. A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year.
OKEY PATTERSON LPEF SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is annually provided to one student enrolled in a health sciences program. It rotates between Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. Selection criteria includes in-state residency and financial need. Must file the FAFSA. No application is necessary.
MARGARET FAE PERRY NURSING BOOK SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship provides funds for the purchase of textbooks for graduate students enrolled in the School of Nursing. Recipients shall demonstrate academic promise and financial need. A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year. Awards will be determined by the Financial Aid Office in conjunction with the School of Nursing.
PROFESSIONAL NURSE TRAINEESHIP
PROGRAM
This program authorized by
the Nurse Training Act of 1975, provides for the payment of tuition and
fees and a monthly stipend for eligible applicants (providing sufficient
funds are available). Recipients must be 1) US citizens, 2) graduates
of a state approved School of Nursing, 3) currently licensed as a professional
nurse, and 4) enrolled full time. Applications are available at the School of Nursing. Go to http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/son/academicprograms_msn.aspx
Awards are usually made in October of the
award year.
DONALD R ROBERTS MD SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to a
regularly enrolled graduate student in the certified nurse practitioner
course or its successor program. Student must be preparing for a
career in primary health care and planning to practice in a rural area
of West Virginia. Recipient must demonstrate need for financial assistance,
high academic promise and have graduated from a West Virginia high school,
with preference given to Barbour, Nicholas, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph,
Tucker or Webster counties. Must complete the FAFSA by March 1.
PATRICK AND RUTH SMITH NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is for students enrolled in the Doctor of Science Nursing (DSN) program, or the PhD in nursing. Recipients shall demonstrate academic promise and financial need. A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year. First preference will be for students in their third or fourth year of summer study. Recipients shall be determined by the School of Nursing and the Office of Financial Aid.
STUDENT SCHOLARS IN CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASE AND STROKE
The Scientific councils of
the American Heart Association are pleased to offer student scholars a
stipend to study cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Students eligible
for application include those in medicine or students in a masters or equivalent
program (nursing, public heath, nutrition and other allied health disciplines). For application forms and further information, contact: Autumn Allan, of
the American Heart Assoc., by phone at (214)706-1181, by email at autumna@heart.org
or on the web at www.americanheart.org/.
WEST VIRGINIA CENTER FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Available to WV residents. Must demonstrate academic promise and intend to work in WV. Contact the School of Nursing for more information and/or an application.
WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY
SCHOLARSHIP
Grant program administered
by the National Health Service Corp. Scholarship provides money
for students from health profession shortage areas in WV interested in
committing to practice in a health profession shortage area one year for
every year of support received, or a minimum of two years. Forty
percent of the scholarship money must come from the community (i.e. the
specific health profession shortage area where the student has residence).
Student is responsible for making contact with the community representative,
often an administrator from the primary care clinic or hospital, who will
then raise the 40% community contribution. The individual community,
in conjunction with the West Virginia Community Scholarship Advisory Panel,
determines the dollar amount for the award. Federal regulations stipulate
that the money can only be expended for tuition and fees and other reasonable
living expenses incurred while in attendance at the school. A contract
with the community organization and WVU must be signed and penalties do
apply for breach of contract. For more information contact:
Jacki Masi, Office of Rural Health, WVU, PO Box 9003, Morgantown, WV
26506. Phone (304) 293-1783.
WEST VIRGINIA RURAL PRIMARY
CARE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Program funded by the Bureau
of Primary Care Department of Health & Human Services and administered
locally by the WVU Office of Rural Health to provide stipends to Graduate
Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwifes and other select students for time
spent in rural areas completing rural rotations. Students must apply
to and be recommended by one of the WV Rural Health Education Partnership
Consortium sites. Stipends are $75 for each day of clinical rotation
in a rural community for a minimum of 20 working days and a maximum of
100 working days per year. For more information contact: Jacki
Masi, Office of Rural Health, WVU, PO Box 9003, Morgantown, WV 26506. Phone (304) 293-1783.
GERALDINE CORE WILLIS
SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship is available
to nursing students. Students who met the following requirements
will be considered: 1) resident of WV; 2) graduate of
a WV high school; 3) demonstrate financial need; and 4) have a 3.0 GPA.
Must file the FAFSA by March 1 to be considered. Awards determined
by School of Nursing Scholarship Committee.
LOAN OPPORTUNITY
NURSING STUDENT LOAN
The School of Nursing participates
in this federal loan program approved under Public Law 94-643. This
program which is a source of financial assistance through the federal government,
provides loan funds to participating institutions, such as West Virginia
University. These loans are restricted to students who 1) are
citizens or nationals of the United States; 2) are enrolled or accepted
for enrollment as at least half time students; and 3) demonstrate financial
need through filing the FAFSA. The interest rate is 5% simple interest
and loans are repayable to the school over a ten year period beginning
nine months after completion of studies. Preference must be given
to full time students with "exceptional need". Must complete the FAFSA
by March 1. Click here for more information regarding this loan.
Click here
for information regarding Loan Repayment Programs.
ADDITIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
ADDITIONAL
LOAN OPPORTUNITIES
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