Nursing Scholarships

Career Mobility Scholarships are awarded to nursing or pre-nursing students who are registered nurses (RNs) enrolled in RN to BSN and RN to MSN completion programs; or licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVN) enrolled in programs leading to RN licensure. Applicants must submit a copy of their license.Seniors in associate degree or diploma programs entering an RN to BSN or RN to MSN completion programs must submit proof of RN licensure at the time the scholarship check is issued.Eligibility Requirements:FNSNA scholarship eligibility criteria include:• Current enrollment and matriculation in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic pre-licensure doctorate or generic prelicensuremaster’s degree; or enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion, or LPN/LVN to RN program;Matriculation means the student has applied to a state approved nursing school and has been admitted into the nursing program.• Pre-nursing students taking courses to prepare for matriculation into a nursing program;• Attending classes and taking no less than six (6) credits per semester.• Involvement in student nursing organizations and community health activities;• Document academic achievement;• Establish financial need;• High school students are not eligible to apply;• U.S. Citizen or Alien with U.S. Permanent Resident Status/Alien Registration Number.

The late Mildred S. Hansen, former owner and publisher of the Greeley Tribune, left much of her estate in the form of scholarships to several organizations throughout the community. The North Colorado Medical Center Foundation was one recipient of her remarkable generosity.To be considered for the Hansen Nursing Scholarship, an applicant must be a non-traditional student (age 25 or older) who has obtained a bachelor's degree in a course of study other than nursing. Applicant must also have been accepted into the nursing program at the University of Northern Colorado. Hansen Nursing Scholarship applicants are not eligible to apply for the Hansen Nursing Program Scholarship. PVH Accelerated Nursing Program students are not eligible for this scholarship. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America. Recipient will receive assistance with tuition, books, and fees, and a stipend for living expenses.

The late Mildred S. Hansen, former owner and publisher of the Greeley Tribune, left much of her estate in the form of scholarships to several organizations throughout the community. The North Colorado Medical Center Foundation was one recipient of her remarkable generosity.To be considered for the Hansen Nursing Program Scholarship, an applicant must be a non-traditional student (age 25 or older) who has been accepted into the nursing program at the University of Northern Colorado. Hansen Nursing Program Scholarship applicants are not eligible to apply for the Hansen Nursing Scholarship. PVH Accelerated Nursing Program students are not eligible for this scholarship. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America. Recipient will receive assistance with tuition, books, and fees, and a stipend for living expenses. Please complete PART I, PART II, and PART III of application.

Eligibility Requirement: Applicant must have been accepted into an approved nursing program and is seeking to complete a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. Applicant must agree to seek work as a nurse at the North Colorado Medical Center upon completion of degree. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America.

Eligibility Requirement: Applicant must be working at North Colorado Medical Center and have been accepted into an approved nursing program with plans to obtain an Associate's or Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America.

Established in 1982 by the North Dakota Nurses Association to assist nurses with their continuing education.

Established through the Pat McGee Endowment, created by the family and friends of State Senator McGee, this $1,000 award is available to any student, traditional or non-traditional, in the 57th Senate district who intends to pursue nursing. Students must maintain at least a C average in order to be eligible for this award.

Established through a grant from the Communities Foundation of Texas, this award is available to Olean area students and students whose family members are employed by or have retired from Dresser Rand in Olean . This is a $10,000 scholarship, with $2,500 awarded per year for four years. Preference will be given to applicants indicating their intention to pursue Bachelor Degrees or higher in nursing, engineering or business. Selection criteria shall include scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need as determined by the Community Foundation’s scholarship committee.

Award: The one-year award is for $20,000. The fellow receives up to $18,000 to cover research-related expenses. The mentor or the mentor's institution will receive a $2,000 award in the form of an unrestricted honorarium to cover the mentor's consultative or research-related expenses and/or other institutional costs.Purpose: To support short-term oncology research training and mentorship. Specific activities that are supported by this funding are listed in the application.Eligibility: Fellowships are available for both beginning and established researchers. A beginning researcher is within eight years of completing a terminal degree, or within five years of initiating independent research within a field of inquiry and has not received independent extramural funding in the area of interest. An established researcher has an established track record of independent (extramural) research funding and publications.Registered nurses with a doctoral degree and an interest in oncology are eligible to be funded to work with a senior investigator who has an existing research program relevant to oncology nursing.

Qualifications: 1. The candidate must be currently enrolled in (or applying to) a masters nursing degree or post-masters certificate (CNS or NP) program at an NLN or CCNE accredited School of Nursing and enrolled in the academic year. 2. The candidate must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. 3. Upon completion of degree, the nurse shall submit a summary describing the education activities in which he/she participated.NOTE: An individual can receive both the master's scholarship and post-masters certificate scholarship if they are two separate programs. Individuals can only receive the scholarship one time for each degree/certificate.

Purpose: To provide scholarships to registered nurses who are interested in and committed to oncology nursing to continue their education by pursuing a doctoral degree.Qualifications: 1. The candidate must be currently enrolled in (or applying to) a doctoral nursing degree or related program and enrolled in the next academic year. 2. The candidate must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. 3. Candidates entering a doctoral program without a master's degree must have completed the first two years of the doctoral program curriculum to be eligible. 4. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, the nurse shall submit a summary describing the education activities in which he/she participated.NOTE: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time.

In memory of Sandy Moore Pearson, this scholarship was created to provide funding for Orleans or Paoli graduates pursuing education in the field of nursing.