Financial assistance to help racial and ethnic minority nursing students
fulfill their professional education goals is critically needed at all
levels, from students in associate degree and diploma programs to PhD
candidates. But many nursing educators agree that it is the BSN degree
that opens the most doors of opportunity for students of color - doors
to better jobs, graduate study and careers in research, academia, advanced
practice and health care management.
That's why Minority Nurse created an annual scholarship program designed
to help our student readers complete their studies leading to a baccalaureate
degree. This year, the magazine will again award four scholarships-two
$1,000 awards and two $500 awards-to minority students who have demonstrated
an exceptional commitment to the nursing profession. The scholarships
are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, financial need and
a demonstrated commitment of service to the student's minority community.
For a complete list of eligibility criteria, see the
application form.
The Minority Nurse Magazine Scholarship Program is designed to meet
the needs of students enrolled in four-year BSN programs as well as
students attending nursing programs that provide more flexible alternatives
to the traditional four-year BSN degree. The scholarships are open to
racial and ethnic minority students who in January 2006 will be enrolled
in either: the third or fourth year of an accredited BSN program in
the United States OR an accelerated program leading to a BSN degree
(such as RN-to-BSN or BA-to-BSN) OR an accelerated master's entry nursing
program for students with bachelor's degrees in fields other than nursing
(such as BA-to-MSN).
The recipients will be selected by the magazine's editor and members
of its editorial advisory board. The board includes professors, deans,
nurse executives and other leaders within the minority nursing community.
Apply Today! Deadline: June 15, 2005
Minority Nurse encourages all eligible readers to apply for these awards.
Simply complete the application form
on the next page and return it to us, with all required documentation,
no later than June 15.
Attention, Nursing Faculty!
We need your help to make sure your minority students are aware of
this scholarship opportunity. Please make copies of the application
form and encourage eligible students to apply. You may also nominate
students and complete the form yourself, provided that all required
documentation (as listed on the form)
is included with the application.
Questions? Need more information?
Contact Pam Chwedyk at pchwedyk@alloymarketing.com
or (312) 525-3095.
The Application
View and print the form here.
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