The Dorothea Fund Scholarships are organized by the Arkansas Nursing Foundation, under the umbrella of the Arkansas Nurses Association. These scholarships aim to support registered nurses in Arkansas who are committed to community health nursing and are seeking an advanced degree.

Here are the key details:

Organization: Arkansas Nurses Association

• Address: 1123 S University, Ste. 1015, Little Rock, AR 72204
• Phone Number: (501)244-2363
• Email: arna@arna.org

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to nurses throughout the state of Arkansas, specifically for those who are committed to community health nursing and seeking an advanced degree.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be registered nurses.
• They must provide a statement of commitment to community health nursing.
• They must be seeking a degree that will result in becoming an advanced practice nurse.
• Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

Selection Criteria:

• Selection will be based on the committee's criteria.

Frequency: Annually

Number of Awards: One scholarship is awarded each year.

Application Process:

• Applicants must complete the application packet, which must include:
• A completed application form.
• A cover letter stating the desire for the scholarship and intended use of funds (including a statement regarding other financial assistance).
• A statement regarding institutional financial assistance toward the planned degree (tuition waivers or reductions).
• A current resume (one page including education, work experience, achievements, and honors, if applicable).
• Two letters of recommendation (with one being from the current supervisor or faculty) including information concerning leadership and academic ability of the applicant.
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcript(s) from all nursing programs attended (in a sealed envelope with the Registrar's signature or stamp on the flap).
• A letter of acceptance into a degree program accredited by NLNAC or CCNE.
• Information on extracurricular activities (achievements, organization memberships, volunteer work).

Deadline: June 30.

More Information: Visit the Arkansas Nurses Association website at http://arna.org.

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