Lola Fehr: Nightingale Scholarships

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); and 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
Scholarship application will be rated based on the following: (1) Professional philosophy and goals; (2) Dedication to the improvement of patient care in Colorado; (3) Demonstrated commitment to nursing, critical thinking skills and potential for leadership; (4) Involvement in community and professional organizations; (5) GPA-minimum of 3.25 undergraduate, 3.5 graduate; (6) Financial need; (7) Recommendation of one faculty member; and (8) Employer/Supervisor recommendation.
Number of Recipients -
Varies.
To Apply
Applicants must submit a cover sheet, financial need statement, resume, recommendation form from Faculty and Employer in a separated sealed envelope, copy of transcript including the last semester grades. Student essay must be no more than three pages, double-spaced in a 12pt. font with 1" each margin.
Deadline -
September 1.
Contact -
Vicki Carroll; Phone: 970-416-6811; Fax: 970-416-6820; Email: CNFScholarships@aol.com.
For more information
http://www.coloradonursesfoundation.com