Colorado Nurses Association: Virginia Paulson Memorial Scholarship

Organization
Colorado Nurses Foundation
PO Box 3406
Englewood, CO 80155
Phone Number
(720)457-1004
Emails
cnf@civicamanagement.zendesk.com
support@civicamanagement.zendesk.com
Level of Study -
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Degree
Award Type -
Scholarship
Purpose
To provide scholarships for qualified nursing students from both rural and urban settings.
Focus -
Nursing.
Qualifications -
Applicants must be Colorado residents committed to practicing nursing in Colorado; must be students in an approved Colorado Nursing Program; must have a minimum of 3.25 GPA (for undergraduate applicants) or 3.5 GPA (for graduate applicants); must have one of the following student statuses: (1) Junior or senior level BSN undergraduate students; (2) RN enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program in a school of nursing; (3) Students in second year of nursing studies in an associate degree in nursing program; (4) RN with master's degree in nursing, currently practicing in Colorado and enrolled in a doctoral program; (5) Students in second or third year of a Doctorate Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
Criteria
Selection will be based on professional philosophy and goals; dedication to the improvement of patient care in Colorado; demonstrated commitment to nursing, critical thinking skills 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.
Amount -
$1,200
Award Duration -
Annual.
Number of Recipients -
1.
To Apply
Applicant must submit a copy of transcript from earned (must be completed) 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.
Deadline -
September 1.
Contact -
Email: support@civicamanagement.zendesk.com; Phone: 720-457-1004.
For more information
http://www.coloradonursesfoundation.com