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The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association, Inc.

All students applying for a scholarship from the FNSNA must meet all of the following criteria for consideration:

• Currently enrolled and matriculated in a state-approved school of nursing or pre-nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate or generic master’s degree. High school students are not eligible to apply. Pre-nursing students are students who are currently enrolled in college or university programs designed as preparation for entrance into a program leading to an associate’s degree, diploma or baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• Currently pursuing their first degree in nursing.
• Currently attending classes on a part time basis (at least six (6) credits).
• Demonstrate involvement in student nursing organizations and community health activities.
• Demonstrate financial need.

For detailed information, please link to: FNSA Scholarship Application

CampusRN/AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund

CampusRN, the leading employment website for nursing/allied health care students and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) have partnered to offer this new scholarship program for students pursuing professional nursing education programs.

Established in April 2003, this scholarship program supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. Special consideration will be given to students:

• Enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program with the goal of pursuing a nursing faculty career;
• Completing an RN to baccalaureate program (BSN); or
• Enrolled in an accelerated baccalaureate or master’s degree nursing program.

For detailed information, please link to CampusRN/AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund

The Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation, Inc. offers 1 scholarship of $500 each for Edgewood Nursing majors. The scholarships are awarded to men and women from Wisconsin farm families who are entering or continuing to study in Nursing or Medical Technology at Edgewood College. The Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation provides the grant funds to assist in improving the quality of life in the State of Wisconsin by providing broader educational opportunities for farm family youth.

Criteria:

• Be a son or daughter of a farm family or from a rural community.
• Be a Nursing or Medical Technology major at Edgewood.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Show financial need as calculated by the Edgewood College Financial Aid Office.

To apply, submit a typewritten essay explaining why you merit the award. Include in the essay information about the size, location, and products of the family farm, as well as information about your educational and career goals. Scholarship application is available in the “Scholarships” holder in the bookcase in the nursing office.

St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association offers 2 scholarships of $1000 each for Edgewood Nursing majors. The scholarships are awarded to students who meet the following criteria:

Criteria:

• Be a graduate of St. Mary’s Nursing School, or
• A relative of a St. Mary’s Nursing School Alumna, or
• An employee of St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center or St. Mary’s Care Center who is working at least 8 hours per week.
• Students must be entering their 3^rd or 4^th year of study leading to a BS degree or
• Be enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing program.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Show financial need as calculated by the Edgewood College Financial Aid Office

To apply, submit a typewritten essay explaining why you merit the award. Include information about your connection with St. Mary’s School of Nursing or St. Mary’s Hospital or Care Center.

SSM is the umbrella corporation for St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center and St. Claire Hospital in Baraboo. They offer $2500 scholarships for one Edgewood nursing student who are required to work at either St. Mary’s Hospital or St. Claire Hospital in Baraboo.

Criteria:

• Entering their 3^rd or 4^th year of study leading to a BA or BS degree in nursing
• Show financial need as calculated by the Edgewood College Financial Aid Office.
• Agree to work in a nursing associated position, while completing your studies, for approximately 8 hours/week at either St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison or St. Claire Hospital in Baraboo.

To apply, submit a typewritten essay explaining why you merit the award. Include information about your willingness to work at one of the hospitals listed above.

Other Scholarship Opportunities for nursing students are administered solely on financial need and academic achievement. Because there are no other criteria upon which to base a decision, the nursing faculty will select students for the following scholarships:

• The Bruning Scholarship for post-baccalaureate students pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• The Friedie Carey Jubilee Memorial Scholarship
• The John A. Johnson Scholarship
• The Julie Seagrist Scholarship
• The Louise Keane Scholarship
• The La Brie Merit Nursing Scholarship
• The Nightingale Scholarship
• The Prock Scholarship
• The Charles and Erma Sarahan Scholarship

The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association, Inc. (FNSNA)

(APPLICATIONS DUE: Friday, January 11, 2008)

If your nursing students are looking for additional financial assistance to support their education then they need look no further than to FNSNA. Undergraduate students who are pursuing their first degree in nursing may easily obtain information or download an application by visiting www.nsna.org  Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000.