Nursing Scholarships

In keeping with the visions and determinations that were held by the late Les Biederman, this scholarship is available to students who endeavor to pursue careers in nursing or business. One $1,000 scholarship awarded annually at each Central High School and West Senior High for a student pursuing a career in business and one $1,000 scholarship awarded annually at each Central High School and West Senior High for a student pursuing a career in nursing.

Selection Criteria: * Undergraduate student enrolled in a Nursing Program * U.S. citizen * Financial need * Attending an accredited School of Nursing * Letter of sponsorship from local DAR chapterFor Connecticut residents to obtain application materials, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the address below or request an application via the email listed below.

Selection Criteria: * Nursing student who is a member, eligible for membership, or descendent of members of NSDAR * DAR member number must be on the application * U.S. citizen * Attending an accredited school * Letter of sponsorship from local DAR chapter

Selection Criteria * Greater Hartford resident (preference to Bloomfield) * Of the Jewish faith * Accepted or currently enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning * Pursuing nursing or healthcare profession * Minimum B average in sciences * Good citizenship and active involvement in the communityAdditional materials: * Essay about why you should receive a scholarship from the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford. * Financial Aid Worksheet (last page of application available at http://www.jcfhartford.org) and copy of parents' IRS 1040

Applicant's who have been accepted or enrolled in an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program. An awardee may receive up to $10,000 for this scholarship and commits to a two-year service obligation practicing in direct patient care in a medically underserved area (MUA) in California.You must be both a permanent resident of California and U.S. citizen in order to apply for all programs administered by the Foundation.Scholarships are available to students who are enrolled or accepted in an accredited nursing program. Priority will be given to students who will graduate within one to two years. Awardees must sign a contract with the Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development (OSHPD)/Health Professions Education Foundation and agree to the following:a. Be a full-time or part-time student (no less than six units) in a California accredited program.b. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 each year scholarship funds are sought.c. Upon graduation, complete a two-year service obligation to practice in a medically underserved area of California as a Registered Nurse providing full-time (40 hours per week or its equivalent) direct patient care.Note: Scholarship recipients may be awarded up to two (2) times which requires a two-year service obligation for each contract.

Students who have been accepted or enrolled into a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.An awardee may receive up to $13,000 for this scholarship. Awardee commits to practicing direct patient care in a medically underserved area (MUA) of California for two-years.You must be both a permanent resident of California and U.S. citizen in order to apply for all programs administered by the Health Professions Education Foundation.Selection of awards is based solely on the information and documents contained in the BSNSP packet. Selection for awards is based on the following criteria: work experience, cultural and linguistic competence, career goals, community service and community background, Priority will be given to individuals whose community background and commitment indicates the likelihood of long-term employment in a qualified facility even after the service obligation has ended.

Students who are enrolled or accepted into Dentist, Dental Hygienists, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Physician Assistant programs.An awardee may receive up to $10,000 for this scholarship. An awardee commits to work full-time or 32 hours per week after graduating with a degree for a two-year service obligation practicing direct patient care in a medically underserved area (MUA) in California.You must be both a permanent resident of California and U.S. citizen in order to apply for all programs administered by the Health Professions Education Foundation.To be eligible for this program, students must be seeking one of the following health profession occupations:? Dentistry? Dental Hygiene? Nurse Practitiodner? Physician Assistant? Certified Nurse MidwiferyScholarships are available to students who are enrolled or accepted in an accredited professional program. Priority will be given to students who will graduate within one (1) to two (2) years. Awardees must sign a contract with the office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD)/Health Professions Education Foundation and agree to the following:? Be a full-time or part-time student (no less than six (6) units) in a California accredited school.? Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 each year scholarship funds are sought.? Upon graduating, complete a two (2) year service obligation to practice in a medically underserved area of California as a Health Professional providing full-time (32 hours per week or its equivalent) direct patient care.NOTE: Scholarship recipients may be awarded up to two (2) times which carries a two (2) year service obligation for each award.

Eligibility Criteria:•Must be of Hispanic background•Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico•Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year•Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student for the upcoming academic year•Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale•Must demonstrate financial need•Must be studying a major that falls under the Health Care Majors Application

Our awards are for students majoring in occupational safety, health, and the environment. If your degree is not an OS&H degree, it is your responsibility to make the case in your student narrative for why your studies are relevant to our mission of guiding the safety profession forward. We will award more than $200,000 to OS&H students and professionals through our scholarships and grants program. You will be required to submit transcripts from every university you have attended. You will be required to provide an academic letter of recommendation. You will be required to fill out a short answer section. You must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA and (if applicable) a 3.5 graduate GPA. All applications will be reviewed by the ASSE Foundation Scholarship Award & Selection Committee. Award recipient will be notified and announced on the Foundation's website in April.

The Robert L. Schattner Scholarship is for Jewish students residing in Burlington, Camden or Gloucester Counties who plan to enroll or are currently enrolled in a college or university degree-related program. Priority will be given to students pursuing degree programs in a health or business related field. Students must demonstrate financial need. RULES: 1. Applicant must have a 2.5 minimum grade point average 2. Include all extra-curricular activities applicant is involved with including: participation in religious, civic and/or community organizations, athletics, and/or employment experience 3. Applicant must demonstrate financial need 4. Parent or Guardian must complete the Scholarship Financial Application 5. Award period is one year 6. Current recipients of this scholarship may re-apply 7. Scholarship may be used for tuition and books or room and board 8. Applicants must provide the following materials: □ Special Scholarship Application Form □ Most recent official transcript with GPA and SAT scores □ Personal statement describing your involvement in the Jewish community, extracurricular activities, honors and awards (as indicated in Special Scholarship Application Form) □ Parent/Guardians’ most recently signed 1040 □ Two letters of recommendation from source other than a family member

Undergraduate or graduate student focused on specific career goal, preferably in the health care field. Student should have sense of giving back to community. Renewable.For Jewish students in Greater Cleveland. Awards are available to both full and part-time students. Students are awarded up to a maximum of $4,000 per academic year in the form of loans and grants based on the total applicant pool, total need and total available funds.To be eligible for consideration for aid, a family's income should not exceed $85,000 annually. Exceptions to this rule are made in unique circumstances. Funds are distributed each August for the fall term. Students can apply once a year.

Created by Gerald and Sherry Smalley in memory of Sherry’s parents, Kenneth and Cecile Parks. The fund shall provide scholarship assistance to needy and deserving students who have graduated from Tippecanoe Valley or Warsaw School Corporation and are seeking degrees in the field of nursing.