Rsp Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses 2002-2004

RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses 2002-2004

RSP FINANCIAL AID DIRECTORIES OF INTEREST TO NURSING STUDENTS College Student’s Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding, 2002-2004 More than 1,200 funding opportunities for currently-enrolled or returning college students are described in this highly-praised directory. Named by Choice as one of the “Outstanding Titles of the Year.” 450 pages. ISBN 1-58841-041-2. $32, plus $5 shipping.

Directory of Financial Aids for Women, 2001-2003 Nearly 1,600 funding programs set aside for women are described in this biennial directory, which School Library Journal calls “the cream of the crop.” 552 pages. ISBN 1-58841-000-5. $45, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for African Americans, 2001-2003 More than 1,400 scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, and internships open to African Americans are described in this award-winning directory. 508 pages. ISBN 1-58841-001-3. $37.50, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for Asian Americans, 2001-2003 This is the source to use if you are looking for financial aid for Asian Americans; nearly 1,000 funding opportunities are described. 336 pages. ISBN 1-58841-002-1. $35, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for Hispanic Americans, 2001-2003 Nearly 1,300 funding programs open to Americans of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Central American, or other Latin American heritage are described here. 472 pages. ISBN 1-58841-003-X. $37.50, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for Native Americans, 2001-2003 Detailed information is provided on 1,500 funding opportunities open to American Indians, Native Alaskans, and Native Pacific Islanders. 546 pages. ISBN 1-58841-004-8. $37.50, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad, 2002-2004 Described here are 1,300 funding programs (scholarships, fellowships, grants, etc.) available to support research, professional, or creative activities abroad. 378 pages. ISBN 1-58841-062-5. $45, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad, 2001-2003 This directory, which Children’s Bookwatch calls “invaluable,” describes more than 1,100 financial aid opportunities available to support study abroad. 398 pages. ISBN 1-58841-031-5. $39.50, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families, 2002-2004 Named one of the “Best Reference Books of the Year” by Library Journal, this directory describes in detail more than 1,100 funding opportunities. 484 pages. ISBN 1-58841-042-0. $40, plus $5 shipping.

Financial Aid for Veterans, Military Personnel, and Their Dependents, 2002-2004 According to Reference Book Review, this directory (with its 1,100 entries) is “the most comprehensive guide available on the subject.” 392 pages. ISBN 1-58841-043-9. $40, plus $5 shipping.

High School Senior’s Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding, 2002-2004 Here’s your guide to 1,100 funding programs that never look at income level when making awards to collegebound high school seniors. 400 pages. ISBN 1-58841-044-7. $29.95, plus $5 shipping.

How to Find out about Financial Aid and Funding, 2002-2004 This guide identifies, describes, evaluates, and compares the more than 500 resources that provide current information on financial aid opportunities. 320 pages. ISBN 1-58841-061-7. $37.50, plus $5 shipping.

Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences, 2001-2003 Described here are the 1,100 biggest and best funding opportunities available to students working on a graduate degree in the health or physical sciences. 332 pages. ISBN 1-58841-038-2. $42.50, plus $5 shipping.

RSP Funding for Nursing Students, 2002-2004 Described in detail are more than 500 scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships available to nursing students (at any level) and nurses already out in the field for study, research, professional, or other activities. 189 pages. ISBN 1-58841-046-3. $30, plus $5 shipping.

RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses 2002-2004

Gail Ann Schlachter R. David Weber

A List of: Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, Awards, Loans, Forgivable Loans, Loan Repayment Programs, Traineeships, and Other Funding Programs Set Aside to Support Study, Training, Research, and Creative Activities for Nursing Students and Nurses. Plus, a Set of Five Indexes: Sponsor, Residency, Tenability, Specialty, and Deadline.

Reference Service Press El Dorado Hills, California 2002

©2002 Gail Ann Schlachter All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review, without the prior permission in writing from the publisher. Reference Service Press vigorously defends its copyright protection.

ISBN1-58841-081-1 RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses is also available in a print edition: ISBN 1-58841-046-3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Reference Service Press (RSP) began in 1977 with a single financial aid publication (The Directory of Financial Aids for Women) and now specializes in the development of financial aid resources in multiple formats, including books, large print books, disks, CD-ROMs, print-on-demand reports, eBooks, and online sources. Long recognized as a leader in the field, RSP has been called by the Simba Report on Directory Publishing “a true success in the world of independent directory publishers.” Kaplan Educational Centers hailed RSP as “the leading authority on scholarships.”

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Introduction WHY THIS DIRECTORY IS NEEDED The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that more than 2.5 million nurses will be needed in the beginning of the 21st century. Hundreds of financial aid programs, representing millions of dollars, are available to help students prepare for these jobs, as well as to help nurses already in the field fund their professional or research activities. How can the student or professional nurse find out about the full range of these funding opportunities? Traditional financial aid directories don’t offer much assistance. For example, the landmark Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans (published by Gale Group) and the eclectic Scholarship Book (published by Prentice-Hall) just begin to scratch the surface. And the other subject-specific listings, Free Money for Nursing Education (published by Medical Resource) and Scholarships and Loans for Nursing Education (published by the National League for Nursing), are outdated, no longer in print, or selective and lacking in detail. As a result, many nurses and nursing students (along with the counselors and librarians trying to serve them) have been unaware of the nearly 600 scholarships, fellowships, awards, grants, loans, forgivable loans, loan repayment programs, traineeships, and internships available specifically to them. Now, with the ongoing publication of RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses, that has all changed. Here, in one place, you can find out about the wide array of funding programs set aside specifically to support study, research, creative activities, past accomplishments, future projects, travel, and professional development for 1) nursing students, from associate degree and diploma through Ph.D.; and 2) nurses in the field, from L.P.N.s to postdoctoral educators and administrators. All areas of nursing are covered, ranging from general practice to administration, anesthesiology, critical care, emergency, holistic health, long-term care, midwifery, nephrology, occupational health, oncology, operating room, orthopedic, pediatric, psychiatric, rehabilitative, school health, and many others. In all, the 2002-2004 edition of RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses describes more than twice the number of nursing-related funding programs found in any other source.

WHAT’S INCLUDED? RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses, 2002-2004 is unique. Not only does it provides the most comprehensive coverage of nursing-related funding opportunities (nearly 600 entries), but it also offers the most informative program descriptions (on the average, twice the detail found in any other source). In addition, only funding set aside for nursing students and nurses is included. If a program doesn’t support study, training, research, or creative activities specifically for these groups, it’s not covered here. Third, many of the programs listed here have never been covered in the other financial aid directories. So, even if you have checked elsewhere, you will want to look at RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses for additional leads. Fourth, unlike other funding directories, which tend to follow a straight alphabetical arrangement, this one groups entries by type (study/training and research/creative activities), to facilitate your search for appropriate programs. The same convenience is offered in the indexes, where sponsoring organization, geographic focus, subject, and deadline date entries are each subdivided by type of program.

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Further, we have tried to anticipate all the ways you might wish to search for funding; we organized the volume so you can identify programs not only by type, but by program title, specialty, sponsor, residency requirements, where the money can be spent, and even deadline date. Plus, we’ve included all the information you’ll need to decide if a program is right for you: purpose, eligibility requirements, financial data, duration, special features, limitations, number awarded, and application date. You even get fax numbers, toll-free numbers, e-mail addresses, and web sites (when available), along with complete contact information. Finally, we’ve included all types of funding in our listing: • Scholarships. Programs that support studies and related activities at the undergraduate level in the United States. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. • Fellowships. Programs that support studies and related activities at the graduate level in the United States. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. • Grants. Programs that provide funding to support innovative efforts, travel, projects, creative activities, or research at any level (from undergraduate to postdoctorate and professional) in the United States. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. • Awards. Competitions, prizes, and honoraria granted in recognition of personal accomplishments, research results, creative writing, or other achievements. Prizes received solely as the result of entering contests are excluded. • Loans. Programs that provide money for study, training, research, creative, or other activities that eventually must be repaid—with or without interest. • Forgivable loans. Loans that convert to scholarships or fellowships if the recipients meet specified service requirements. • Loan Repayment Programs. Loans that are repaid, after a degree is completed, if the recipients accept specified work assignments. • Traineeships. Internships, research training, and other work experience programs. Only salaried positions are described.

WHAT’S EXCLUDED? The focus of the directory is on “portable” programs aimed specifically at nursing students and nurses. Excluded from this listing are: • Programs that do not accept applications from U.S. citizens or residents: If a program is open only to foreign nationals or excludes Americans from applying, it is not covered. • Programs not focused on the nursing field: Only funding opportunities set aside specifically for nurses and nursing students are described here. If you are looking for money to support study, training, research, or creative activities in other areas, check out the general or subject-specific financial aid directories in your library or bookstore. • School-based programs: The directory identifies “portable” programs—ones that can be used at any number of schools. Financial aid programs administered by individual schools solely for the benefit of their own students or staff are not covered. Write directly to the schools you are considering to get information on their offerings. • Money for study or research outside the United States: Since there are comprehensive and up-to-date directories that describe all available funding for

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NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES’ ASSOCIATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

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National Student Nurses’ Association Attn: NSNA Foundation 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 581-2215 Fax: (212) 581-2368 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsna.org

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Summary To provide financial assistance to nursing or pre-nursing students.

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Eligibility Students currently enrolled in stateapproved schools of nursing or pre-nursing associate degree, diploma, baccalaureate, generic master’s, and generic doctoral programs are eligible to apply. Although graduate students in other disciplines are eligible if they wish to study nursing or prenursing, no funds can be used for graduate education in nursing. Graduating high school seniors are not eligible. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in student nursing organizations and community activities related to health care.

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Financial data The stipend awarded ranges from $1,000 to $2,000. A total of $50,000 is awarded each year by the foundation for all its scholarship programs.

Additional information This program includes the following named scholarships: the Alice Robinson Memorial Scholarship, the Jeannette Collins Memorial Scholarship, the Cleo Doster Memorial Scholarship, and the Mary Ann Tuft Scholarships. Applications must be accompanied by a $10 processing fee.

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Number awarded Varies each year.

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Entry number: Consecutive number assigned to the references and used to index the entry.

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Program title: Title of scholarship, fellowship, loan, forgivable loan, loan repayment program, grant, award, or traineeship.

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Sponsoring organization: Name, address, and telephone number, toll-free number, fax number, e-mail address, and web site location (when information was supplied) for organization sponsoring the program.

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Summary: Identifies the major program requirements; read the rest of the entry for additional detail.

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Eligibility: Qualifications required of applicants.

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Financial data: Financial details of the program, including fixed sum, average amount, or range of funds offered, expenses for which funds may and may not be applied, and cash-related benefits supplied (e.g., room and board).

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Duration: Time period for which support is provided; renewal prospects.

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Additional information: Any benefits, features, restrictions, or limitations (generally nonmonetary) associated with the program.

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Number of awards: Total number of recipients each year or other specified period.

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Deadline: The month by which applications must be submitted.

Duration 1 year.

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Deadline January of each year.

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study and research abroad (see Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad and Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad, both published by Reference Service Press), only programs that support study or research in the United States are covered here. • Very restrictive programs: In general, programs are excluded if they are open only to a limited geographic area (a county or two, a small or mid-sized city) or offer very limited financial support (under $500 per year). • Nonmonetary benefits: Only programs that offer monetary benefits are described. Excluded are nonmonetary awards, certificates, unpaid internships, counseling services, and other programs that do not provide financial assistance to nurses or nursing students. • Indirect aid programs: Programs that provide funds to nursing-related organizations, agencies, and institutions, rather than directly to the nursing students and nurses themselves, are not covered. For information on those programs, see a grants directory, like the Foundation Center’s Foundation Directory or Oryx Press’ Directory of Research Grants. • Programs that did not respond to our research inquiries: Programs are included in RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses only if the sponsors responded to our research requests for up-to-date information.

WHAT’S UPDATED? The preparation of each new edition of RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nursesinvolves extensive updating and revision. To make sure that the information included here is both reliable and current, the editors at Reference Service Press 1) review and update all relevant programs currently in our funding database and 2) search exhaustively for new program leads in a variety of sources, including directories, news reports, newsletters, annual reports, and sites on the Internet. Since we only include program descriptions that are written directly from information supplied by the sponsoring organization (no information is ever taken from secondary sources), we send up to four collection letters (followed by up to three telephone inquiries, if necessary) to each sponsor identified in the process. Despite our best efforts, however, some sponsoring organizations still fail to respond and, as a result, their programs are not included in this edition of the directory. The 2002-2004 edition of RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses completely revises and updates the previous (second) edition. Programs that have ceased operations have been dropped. Similarly, programs that have broadened their scope and no longer focus on the nursing field have also been removed from the listing, as have programs with narrow residency requirements or awards under $500. Profiles of continuing programs have been rewritten to reflect current requirements; over 80 percent of the continuing programs reported substantive changes in their locations, deadlines, or benefits since 2000. In addition, more than 100 new entries have been added. The result is a listing of nearly 600 scholarships, fellowships, loans, forgivable loans, loan repayment programs, traineeships, and other funding opportunities available specifically to nursing students and nurses in the field.

HOW THE DIRECTORY IS ORGANIZED The directory is divided into two sections: 1) a detailed list of funding opportunities open to nursing students and nurses; and 2) a set of indexes to help you pinpoint appropriate funding programs. Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses. The first section of the directory describes 595 scholarships, fellowships, grants, awards, loans, forgivable loans, loan repayment programs, and traineeships for nurses and nursing students at any level and in any specialty. The programs listed are sponsored by more than 250 federal and state government agencies, professional organizations, foundations, educational associations, social and religious groups, corporations, and military/veterans organizations.

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To help you tailor your search, the entries in this section are grouped into two main categories: • Study and Training. Described here are 388 scholarships, fellowships, loans, forgivable loans, loan repayment programs, and traineeships that support structured and unstructured study or training in nursing, including formal academic classes, courses of study, research training, degree-granting programs, seminars, workshops, conference attendance, and other educational activities. Funding is available for all levels of postsecondary education, ranging from vocational and technical programs through postdoctoral training. • Research and Creative Activities. Described here are 207 grants, awards, loans, forgivable loans, and traineeships that support research, past accomplishments, future projects, and other creative activities in the field of nursing. Each program entry in the first section of the guide has been prepared to give you a concise but clear picture of the available funding. Information (when available) is provided on organization address and telephone numbers (including fax and toll-free), e-mail address, web site, purpose, eligibility, money awarded, duration, special features, limitations, number of awards, and application deadline. The sample entry on page 7 illustrates and explains the program entry structure. The information provided for each of the programs covered in this section was supplied by sponsoring organizations in response to questionnaires we sent through the end of 2001. While RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses is intended to cover as comprehensively as possible the funding available to members of these groups, some sponsoring organizations did not respond to our research inquiries and, consequently, are not included in this edition of the directory. Indexes. To help you find the aid you need, we have constructed five indexes; these will let you access the listings by sponsoring organization, residency, tenability, nursing specialty, and deadline date. These indexes use a word-by-word alphabetical arrangement. Note: numbers in the index refer to entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book. Sponsoring Organization Index. This index makes it easy to identify agencies that offer funding to nursing students or nurses for study, training, research, creative, or other activities. Sponsoring organizations are listed alphabetically, word by word. In addition, we’ve used a code to help you identify the focus of the funding programs sponsored by these organizations: study/training or research/creative activities. Residency Index. Some programs listed in this book are restricted to nursing students and nurses in a particular city, county, state, or region. Others are open to students wherever they live. This index helps you identify programs available only to residents in your area as well as programs that have no residency restrictions. Tenability Index. Some programs in this book can be used only in specific cities, counties, states, or regions. Others may be used anywhere in the United States. Use this index to find out what programs are available to support your activities in a particular geographic area. Specialty Index. Refer to this index when you want to identify funding in a specific area of nursing. More than two dozen specialties are indexed here, in addition to general practice: administration, anesthesiology, critical care, emergency, holistic health, long-term care, lung and respiratory, midwifery, nephrology, neuroscience, occupational health, oncology, operating room, ophthalmic, orthopedic, otorhinolaryngology and head-neck, pediatric, psychiatric, radiological, rehabilitative, school health, and others. Calendar Index. Since most financial aid programs have specific deadline dates, some may have closed by the time you begin to look for funding. You can use the Calendar Index to identify which programs are still open. This index is arranged by purpose (study or research) and divided by month during which the deadline falls. Filing dates can and quite often do vary from year to year; consequently, the dates in this index should be viewed as only approximations after mid-2004.

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HOW TO USE THE DIRECTORY Here are some tips to help you get the most out of the financial aid listings in RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses. To Locate Funding by Purpose. If you want to get an overall picture of the kind of funding that is available to support either study/training or research/creative activities in the nursing field, turn to the appropriate category in the first section of the guide and browse through the listings there. Originally, we also intended to subdivide these two chapters by degree level. Once the compilation was complete, however, it became clear that many of the programs provided funding at multiple levels. Thus, further subdivision (beyond study/training and research/creative activities) would have been unnecessarily repetitious. To Find Information on a Particular Financial Aid Program. If you know the name and primary purpose of a particular financial aid program, you can go directly to the appropriate category in the first section of the directory, where you’ll find program profiles listed alphabetically by title. To Locate Financial Aid Programs Sponsored by a Particular Organization. The Sponsoring Organization Index makes it easy to determine which groups are providing funding to nursing students and nurses (more than 250 are listed here), as well as to identify specific financial aid programs offered by a particular sponsor. Each entry number in the index is coded to indicate purpose (study/training or research/creative activities), to help you target appropriate entries. To Locate Financial Aid Based on Residency or Where You Want to Study/Conduct Your Research. Use the Residency Index to identify funding that has been set aside for nursing students and nurses in your area. If you are looking for funding to support activities in a particular city, county, state, or region, turn to the Tenability Index. Both of these indexes are subdivided by broad purpose (study/training and research/creative activities), to help you identify the funding that’s right for you. When using these indexes, always check the listings under the term “United States,” since the programs indexed there have no geographic restrictions and can be used in any area. To Locate Financial Aid for Study or Research in a Specific Nursing Specialty. Turn to the Specialty Index first if you are interested in identifying available funding in a specific area of nursing (more than two dozen different specialties are indexed there). As part of your search, be sure to check the listings in the index under the “General” heading; that term identifies programs supporting activities in any area of nursing (although they may be restricted in other ways). Each index entry indicates whether the funding is available for study/training or for research/creative activities. To Locate Financial Aid by Deadline Date. If you are working with specific time constraints and want to weed out financial aid programs whose filing dates you won’t be able to meet, turn first to the Calendar Index and check the program references listed under the appropriate purpose (study/training or research/activities) and month. Note: not all sponsoring organizations supplied deadline information, so not all programs are covered in this index. To identify every relevant financial aid program, regardless of filing dates, go to the first section and read through all the entries in the chapter that represents your interest (study/training or research/creative activities).

PLANS TO UPDATE THE DIRECTORY This volume, covering 2002-2004, is the third edition of RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses. The next biennial edition will cover the years 2004-2006 and will be released in early 2004.

OTHER RELATED PUBLICATIONS In addition to RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses, Reference Service Press publishes several other titles that would be of interest to these groups, including The College Student’s Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding, Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences, and Directory of Financial Aids for Women. For more information on these and other related publications, you can 1) write to Reference Service Press’ marketing department at 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4,

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El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; 2) call us at (916) 939-9620; 3) fax us at (916) 939-9626; 4) send us an e-mail message: [email protected]; or 5) visit our web site on the Internet: http://www.rspfunding.com.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A debt of gratitude is owed all the organizations that contributed information to this edition of RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses. Their generous cooperation has helped to make the first edition of this publication a current and comprehensive survey of funding available to nurses and nursing students.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dr. Gail Schlachter has worked for three decades as a library educator, a library manager, and an administrator of library-related publishing companies. Among the reference books to her credit are the biennially-issued Directory of Financial Aids for Women and two award-winning bibliographic guides: Minorities and Women: A Guide to Reference Literature in the Social Sciences (which was chosen as an “Outstanding Reference Book of the Year” by Choice) and Reference Sources in Library and Information Services (which won the first Knowledge Industry Publications “Award for Library Literature”). She is the former editor of Reference and User Services Quarterly, was the reference book review editor for RQ for 10 years, and is a past president of the American Library Association’s Reference and Adult Services Division. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to reference service, Dr. Schlachter has been awarded both the Isadore Gilbert Mudge Citation and the Louis Shores-Oryx Press Award.

Dr. R. David Weber teaches economics and history at Harbor College (Wilmington, California), where he has been named “Teacher of the Year” every year since 1991. He is the author of several critically-acclaimed reference works, including Dissertations in Urban History and the three-volume Energy Information Guide. With Gail Schlachter, he is the author of a number of Reference Service Press’ award-winning directories, including Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families, College Student’s Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding, and Financial Aid for African Americans.

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Study and Training Listed alphabetically by program title are 388 scholarships, fellowships, loans, forgivable loans, loan repayment programs, awards, and traineeships that support structured and unstructured study or training in nursing in the United States. Check here if you need funding for formal academic classes, training courses, degree-granting programs, independent study opportunities, seminars, and workshops in any area of nursing, including general practice, administration, anesthesiology, critical care, emergency, holistic health, long-term care, lung and respiratory, midwifery, nephrology, neuroscience, occupational health, oncology, operating room, ophthalmic, orthopedic, otorhinolaryngology and head-neck, pediatric, psychiatric, radiological, rehabilitative, school health, etc.

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[1] AANP FOUNDATION POST-M.S. NP STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

[3] AIRMAN EDUCATION AND COMMISSIONING PROGRAM

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: AANP Foundation P.O. Box 10729 Glendale, AZ 85318-0729 (623) 376-9467 Fax: (623) 376-0369 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who are pursuing post-master’s degree study. Eligibility This program is open to student and full members of the academy who have a master’s degree in nursing and are pursuing nurse practitioner (NP) education in an accredited post-M.S. program. Applicants must have a grade point average in their post-master’s program of 3.2 or higher. They must have completed at least 25 percent but no more than 75 percent of their program requirements. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds may be used only for educational expenses (tuition, books, equipment, etc.), not for expenses related to thesis and/or general research projects. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFROTC) Enlisted Commissioning Section Attn: Headquarters/RRUE 551 East Maxwell Boulevard Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6106 (334) 953-2528 (800) 522-0033, ext. 2528 Fax: (334) 953-5271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.afoats.af.mil Summary To allow selected enlisted Air Force personnel to earn a bachelor’s degree in approved majors by providing financial assistance for full-time college study. Eligibility Eligible to participate in this program are enlisted members of the Air Force who have been accepted at a university or college (or approved crosstown institution) that is associated with AFROTC and that offers an approved major. The majors currently supported are computer engineering, electrical engineering, meteorology, nursing, foreign languages (including Russian, Arabic, Persian, Chinese Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Slavic languages, and other southeastern Asian languages, but not French, German, Italian, or Spanish), and foreign area studies. Applicants must have completed 1 year of college study with a grade point average of at least 3.0 and must be medically qualified. They must be younger than 30 years of age or otherwise able to be commissioned before they become 35 years of age. Financial data The Air Force pays full tuition and book allowances at approved colleges or universities (to a maximum of $15,000 per year). Participants receive regular Air Force pay at the E-5 level while attending school on a full-time basis. Duration Until completion of a bachelor’s degree, or up to 3 years (whichever is sooner). Additional information Upon completing their degree, selectees attend officer training school and are then commissioned to serve in the Air Force in their area of specialization. Further information is available from base education service officers or an Air Force ROTC unit. Number awarded 35 each year. Deadline Applications must be submitted to the base education service officer, who must forward them by the middle of January of each year.

[2] AAOHN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: AAOHN Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to registered nurses who are pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree to prepare for a career in occupational and environmental health. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who are enrolled in a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree program. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, occupational and environmental health. Selection is based on 2 letters of recommendation and a 500word essay on the applicant’s professional goals as they relate to the academic activity and the field of occupational and environmental health. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[4] AIRMAN SCHOLARSHIP AND COMMISSIONING PROGRAM Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFROTC) Enlisted Commissioning Section Attn: Headquarters/RRUE 551 East Maxwell Boulevard Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6106 (334) 953-2528 (800) 522-0033, ext. 2528 Fax: (334) 953-5271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.afoats.af.mil Summary To allow selected enlisted Air Force personnel to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree in approved majors by providing financial assistance for full-time college study.

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Eligibility Eligible to participate in this program are enlisted members of the Air Force who have completed at least 1 year of continuous active duty and at least 1 year on station. Applicants must have been accepted at a college or university offering the AFROTC 4-year program and a qualifying major; currently, only technical programs, hard-to-fill foreign languages (such as Russian, Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, Persian, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Slavic languages, or other southeastern Asian languages, but not French, German, Italian, or Spanish), nursing, biomedical science corps (occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and physician assistant), pre-health, and designated nontechnical majors qualify for undergraduate study; only hard-to-fill technical programs qualify for graduate study. Airmen who have completed at least 1 year of college-level courses must have minimum cumulative grade point averages of 2.65 for nontechnical majors, 2.65 for technical majors, 3.0 for nursing, 3.5 for prehealth 2-year programs, 3.65 for pre-health 3-year programs, or 3.25 for biomedical science corps majors. Airmen with less than 1 year of college credit must have at least a 2.5 cumulative high school grade point average and minimum SAT scores of 520 math, 530 verbal, and 1100 composite, or minimum ACT scores of 21 math, 21 English, and 24 composite. U.S. citizenship is required. When recipients complete the program, they may be no more than 27 years of age (extendable to 30 years if the applicant has prior active-duty service). Financial data Participants receive a type II ROTC scholarship that provides for payment of tuition (to a maximum of $15,000 per year) and required educational fees, as well as a specified amount for textbooks, supplies, and equipment. Scholarship designees who have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher at the beginning of their junior or senior fall term are eligible for an upgrade of scholarship tuition to 80 percent of the institution’s tuition. All recipients are also awarded a tax-free subsistence allowance of $200 per month for 10 months of each year. Duration 2 to 4 years. Additional information Upon completing their degree, selectees are commissioned as officers in the Air Force with a 4-year service obligation. Further information is available from base education service officers or an Air Force ROTC unit. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline October or March of each year.

schools, write to the commission). Applications are available from the financial aid offices at the institutions offering this award. Financial data The amount awarded varies. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must agree to practice nursing for at least 1 year in Alabama following completion of the nursing program. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Deadline Deadline dates vary by institution.

[5] ALABAMA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

[7] ALBERT BAKER FUND NURSES LOANS

Alabama Commission on Higher Education Attn: Grants and Scholarships Department 100 North Union Street P.O. Box 302000 Montgomery, AL 36130-2000 (334) 242-2274 Fax: (334) 242-0268 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ache.state.al.us Summary To provide scholarship/loans to Alabama residents interested in preparing for a nursing career. Eligibility This program is open to students who are Alabama residents admitted to nursing programs at institutions in Alabama participating in this program (for a list of those

Albert Baker Fund P.O. Box 179 Amador City, CA 95601 (800) 269-0388 Fax: (209) 267-0569 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide loans for a Christian Science nursing education to students who are members of The Mother Church. Eligibility This program is open to students of Christian Science and members of The Mother Church (the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts). They must be enrolled in Christian Science nurses’ training and be able to demonstrate a need for additional funds to cover educational

[6] ALABAMA STATE NURSES’ EDUCATIONAL LOAN PROGRAM Alabama State Nurses’ Association 360 North Hull Street Montgomery, AL 36104-3658 (334) 262-8321 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To loan money to registered nurses in Alabama who are working to complete advanced nursing programs. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who are members of the Alabama State Nurses’ Association and are working to complete advanced nursing programs on either a full-time or part-time basis. A personal interview may be required. Financial data Full-time students may borrow up to $1,000 per year. Part-time students may borrow up to $500 for 1 year (up to a lifetime maximum of $1,000). During the first 6 months after graduation, no repayment is required and no interest is charged. After that, the interest rate is set by the sponsor’s finance committee. Repayment must be in monthly installments of at least $50 on loans greater than $500 and at least $25 on loans under $500. Duration The pay-back period begins on the date of graduation or within no more than 4 years from the date of the loan, whichever comes first. No repayment is required during the first 6 months of the pay-back period. Any payments made during this period are interest free. Beginning with the seventh month, the interest charged is 8 percent. Additional information Recipients must continue their membership in the Alabama State Nurses’ Association until the loan is repaid. Number awarded Several each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING expenses despite income from part-time work, scholarships, and government or other aid. Financial data Loans up to half the cost of tuition are available. The interest rate is 3 percent below the bank prime rate. Repayment begins 6 months after graduation and must be completed within 5 and a half years after graduation. The interest on loans is forgiven for nurses who are subsequently listed in The Christian Science Journal. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 4 additional years. Additional information This program was established in 1964 and named for the brother of Mary Baker Eddy. All loans require a co-signer. Spouses are not eligible to co-sign a loan. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[8] ALBERT E. AND FLORENCE W. NEWTON NURSE SCHOLARSHIP Rhode Island Foundation Attn: Special Funds Office One Union Station Providence, RI 02903 (401) 274-4564 Fax: (401) 331-8085 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rifoundation.org Summary To provide financial assistance for further education to nurses in Rhode Island. Eligibility This program is open to practicing registered nurses who are enrolled in an accredited B.S.N. program in a Rhode Island institution. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Further information is available from Beverly McGuire, Northwest Community Nursing and Health Service, P.O. Box 234, Harmony, RI 02829, (401) 9493801. Number awarded Approximately 15 each year. Deadline March or September of each year.

[9] ALCOA FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: AAOHN Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to registered nurses who are pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree to prepare for a career in occupational and environmental health. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who are enrolled in a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree program. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, occupational and environmental health.

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Selection is based on 2 letters of recommendation and a 500word essay on the applicant’s professional goals as they relate to the academic activity and the field of occupational and environmental health. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Alcoa Foundation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[10] ALCOA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: AAOHN Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to occupational and environmental health nurses who are interested in pursuing continuing education. Eligibility This program is open to occupational and environmental health nurses who wish to participate in a continuing education activity that will further their professional development and continued competence. Selection is based on a statement of career goals as they pertain to the applicant’s professional development and continued competence (30 percent), how the continuing education activity will further the applicant’s goals (30 percent), commitment to ongoing continuing education activities (15 percent), a letter of support (10 percent), and financial need (15 percent). Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Alcoa Foundation. This scholarship is not intended to supplement tuition in an academic program. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[11] ALICE COSSINGHAM SCHOLARSHIP Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Champlain Mill 1 Main Street, Fourth Floor P.O. Box 2000 Winooski, VT 05404-2601 (802) 655-9602 (800) 642-3177 Fax: (802) 654-3765 TDD: (802) 654-3766 TDD: (800) 281-3341 (within VT) E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vsac.org Summary To provide financial assistance to Vermont residents who are interested in working on a nursing degree. Eligibility This scholarship is available to high school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled college students in Vermont who are enrolled or planning to enroll in

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES a nursing degree program (practical nursing, licensed practical nursing, or registered nursing). Applicants must be Vermont residents, be able to demonstrate financial need, apply to the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation for a Vermont Grant, and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid no later than 4 weeks prior to the scholarship deadline. The following are required as part of the application process: a completed application form, 4 required essays, a resume, and an official transcript. Selection is based on financial need and the required essays. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[12] ALICE/JEANNE WAGNER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Epsilon Sigma Alpha Attn: Foundation Scholarship Director P.O. Box 270517 Fort Collins, CO 80527 (970) 223-2824 Fax: (970) 223-4456 Web site: www.esaintl.com/esaf Summary To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to students interested in working on a nursing degree. Eligibility Applicants must be either 1) graduating high school seniors in the top 25 percentile of their class or having a score of 20 on the ACT or 950 on the SAT, or 2) students already enrolled in college with a grade point average of at least 3.0. Students enrolled for training in a technical school or returning to school after an absence are also eligible. Applicants must be studying or planning to study nursing. Selection is based on character, scholastic ability, leadership and ability skills, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) is a women’s service organization, but scholarships are available to both men and women. Information is also available from Verneene Forssberg, 403 South High, Pratt, KS 67124, (316) 672-3636, Fax: (316) 672-3688. Completed applications must be submitted to the ESA State Counselor who verifies the information before forwarding them to the scholarship director. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[13] ALLIED HEALTH TO BSN SCHOLARSHIP Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, Inc. 116 Canal Street, Suite A New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (386) 428-1695 Fax: (386) 423-7566 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sohnnurse.com Summary To provide financial assistance to allied health providers interested in working on a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to allied health providers who are practicing in otorhinolaryngology. They must be interested in working on a B.S. degree in nursing. Applicants must submit a copy of their current registration in a B.S.N. program, a copy of their latest transcript (must have at least a 3.0 grade point average), a statement of current financial assistance received and required, 3 letters of recommendation, and a narrative of 500 to 750 words describing their goals in nursing and the society. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline July of each year.

[14] ALOHA SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Department of Montana c/o Barbara S. McDonough 5835 Lewis & Clark Road P.O. Box 51 Wolf Creek, MT 59648-0051 (406) 235-4205 Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to children or grandchildren of Montana members of the American Legion Auxiliary. Eligibility Eligible to apply are the children or grandchildren of members in Montana of the American Legion Auxiliary. Applicants must be residents of Montana, graduating from a high school in the state, and accepted by an accredited school of nursing. They must be recommended by their local auxiliary unit, pastor, high school principal, and 2 members of the business community. Selection is based 50 percent on character, aptitude, scholarship, and worthiness of the applicant and 50 percent on an essay on some phase of nursing. Financial data The scholarship is often $500 or more. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [15] ALUMNI PRN GRANT Alpha Tau Delta Attn: Central Office 150 Cruickshank Drive Folsom, CA 95630 Web site: www.atdnursing.org Summary To provide financial assistance for graduate education in nursing to members of Alpha Tau Delta (the national fraternity for professional nurses). Eligibility This program is open to members in good standing who have been accepted into a graduate program in a course of study to “enhance and further nursing service.” Selection is based on involvement in the organization, community involvement, professional accomplishments, and financial need. Financial data Grants range from $100 to $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[16] AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS NURSES SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arkansas Attn: Department Secretary 1415 West Seventh Street Little Rock, AR 72201-2903 (501) 374-5836 Summary To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to veterans’ children in Arkansas who wish to study nursing. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this scholarship are children of veterans who wish to study nursing. Arkansas residency of the child and the veteran parent is required. The parent must have served during the eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. The student must be a high school senior or graduate who has not yet attended an institution of higher learning. Selection is based on character (15 percent), Americanism (15 percent), leadership (15 percent), financial need (15 percent), and scholarship (40 percent). Financial data The stipend is $500; funds are paid in 2 equal installments. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[17] AMERICAN REGENT CAREER MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIP American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: ANNA Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 (877) 527-0787 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be current association members, have been members for at least 2 years, be currently employed in nephrology nursing, and be accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program in nursing. In their application, they must indicate how the degree will apply to nephrology nursing and provide a time frame for completing their program. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this program are supplied by American Regent Laboratories, Inc. Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[18] AMERICAN SCHOOL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS American School Health Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 7263 State Route 43 P.O. Box 708 Kent, OH 44240-0708 (330) 678-1601 Fax: (330) 678-4526 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ashaweb.org Summary To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in school health. Eligibility Applicants must be full-time students majoring in 1 of the following areas: school health education, school nursing, or pediatric or adolescent medicine/dentistry. Other specialties are also considered if the application is accompanied by a letter from the academic advisor on official letterhead describing the academic program’s preparation for the specialization. Applicants are required to be juniors or seniors in college or to be graduate students. They must have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The dollar amount of the scholarships varies from year to year, depending upon the funds available. The minimum award is $500 per year. Duration 1 year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Additional information Recipients are also given a 3-year complimentary student membership in the association. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[19] AMERICAN SOCIETY OF OPHTHALMIC REGISTERED NURSES ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses 655 Beach Street P.O. Box 193030 San Francisco, CA 94119 (415) 561-8513 Fax: (415) 561-8531 Web site: webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/asorn Summary To provide financial assistance for the advanced education of nurses who are members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses (ASORN) and interested in working in ophthalmic nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be pursuing a degree in a nursing-related field and must show how this higher degree will enhance ophthalmic nursing. They must have been members of the society for at least 2 years, be registered nurses, have been actively working in ophthalmic nursing for at least 2 years, and be enrolled in an approved degree program or accepted to such a program. Selection is based on the applicants’ professional goals, rationale for selecting a particular area of study; and impact of this educational pursuit on the art and science of ophthalmic nursing practice. Although the society does not require that scholarship recipients apply the funds to courses or work toward a degree in nursing, applicants who are pursuing a nursing degree receive additional consideration. Financial data The stipend is $750. Additional information These scholarships are funded by Akorn-Metico. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[20] ANDRUS FOUNDATION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS IN GERONTOLOGY Association for Gerontology in Higher Education 1030 15th Street, N.W., Suite 240 Washington, DC 20005-1526 (202) 289-9806 Fax: (202) 289-9824 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aghe.org Summary To provide financial assistance to students who are working on a graduate degree in gerontology. Eligibility Only nominations from faculty at academic institutions are accepted; only 1 student may be nominated per institution. Nominees must be currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral gerontology or aging studies program (behavioral, social, or health sciences; policy or religious studies; humanities; planning; or practice) in the United States. Doctoral applicants must have completed 2 years of their degree program.

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All applicants must be planning to work in the field of aging. Selection is based on academic record, academic honors received, membership in honorary societies, graduate assistantships received, faculty recommendations, and career commitment (as evidenced by course work, independent study, volunteer activities, internships, research, publications, and work experience). Preference is given to students attending institutions belonging to the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Financial data The fellowship is $15,000 for doctoral-level students; the scholarship is $7,000 for master’s-level students. Funds are to be used for tuition, fees, and books. If tuition and fees at the master’s-level recipient’s institution are less than $7,000 per year, a stipend to cover living expenses may be included in the award. Recipients may also use a portion of their award for travel (e.g., to attend a professional gerontological conference). Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the AARP Andrus Foundation. Although students may be enrolled part time at the time of application, they will be expected to enroll on a full-time basis if they are awarded the scholarship or fellowship. Recipients are required to submit mid-term and final progress reports during the period of support. Number awarded 3 doctoral fellowships and 5 master’s degree scholarships (of these, 2 are designated for students who are pursuing a terminal master’s degree or doing predoctoral work in an area of applied gerontology, such as social work, nursing, or administration). Deadline January of each year.

[21] ANNA FOUNDATION CAREER MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: ANNA Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 (877) 527-0787 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To support members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in pursuing a nursing degree. Eligibility This program is open to 1) association members in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree and 2) members in pursuit of a B.S.N. or other advanced nursing degree. Applicants must be current association members, have been members for at least 2 years, be currently employed in nephrology nursing, be accepted or enrolled in a degree program in nursing, and intend to pursue a career in nephrology nursing. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information 7 of these scholarships are sponsored by ANNA and the other is sponsored by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected].

STUDY AND TRAINING Number awarded 4 for a baccalaureate degree and 4 for either a B.S.N. or other advanced nursing degree. Deadline October of each year.

[22] ANNA FOUNDATION/AMGEN CAREER MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIP American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: ANNA Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 (877) 527-0787 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be current association members, have been members for at least 2 years, be currently employed in nephrology nursing, and be accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program in nursing. In their application, they must indicate how the degree will apply to nephrology nursing and provide a time frame for completing their program. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this program are supplied by Amgen Inc. Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[23] ANNETTE FRAUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE EDUCATION American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: ANNA Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 (877) 527-0787 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in pursuing an advanced practice degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be current association members, have been members for at least 2 years, be currently employed in a clinical nephrology setting, and be accepted or enrolled in an accredited university graduate degree program in nursing. Applicants must indicate how the degree will apply to nephrology nursing, describe their nephrology nursing career objectives, explaining how this degree will help achieve those objectives, and provide a time frame for completing their program.

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Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year. Additional information Funds for this program are supplied by Biolink Corporation. Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[24] AORN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Attn: AORN Foundation 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80231-5711 (303) 755-6304, ext. 8229 (800) 755-2676, ext. 8229 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aorn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) who wish to continue their education. Eligibility Eligible are registered nurses who are currently practicing in the perioperative environment, have been members of the association for at least 1 year, and want to return to school to further their education at the baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral level. Entry-level nursing students and nonmembers are not eligible. Applicants must submit evidence of acceptance or enrollment in an accredited nursing program or enrollment in a pre-nursing curriculum applicable to admission in a baccalaureate nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing. Applicants educated outside of the United States must submit a transcript of recent course work in the United States demonstrating their capacity to maintain a 3.0 grade point average on the college level. Applications must include a personal statement describing current and past contributions to perioperative nursing practice, research, and education; a description of financial need; a description of how the applicant will apply the information gained from course work to perioperative nursing practice and the association; and professional goals related to completion of the degree. Financial data Scholarships provide funds for tuition, examinations for credit, and registration fees only; no funds are provided for room and board, transportation, parking, or other expenses. Payment is made directly to the educational institution. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average. Deadline March or September of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [25] ARCHBOLD SCHOLARSHIP FOR REGISTERED NURSES John C. Archbold Memorial Hospital Attn: Education and Training Gordon Avenue at Mimosa Drive P.O. Box 1018 Thomasville, GA 31799-1018 (912) 228-2795 (800) 341-1009, ext. 2795 (within GA) Summary To provide forgivable loans for the last 2 years of nursing education. Eligibility Applicants should be within 2 years of completing their course work in nursing. They must complete and submit a scholarship application to Archbold Hospital, as well as furnish a letter of acceptance from an accredited college and the most recent transcript of their grades. An interview is required. Financial data Up to $4,000 is available for the last 2 years of study. Funds are provided directly to the student and are available on a quarterly or semester basis. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must sign a note indicating they are responsible for the full amount of the scholarship/loan plus interest. The note must be cosigned. If recipients work at the Archbold Medical Center for up to 3 years following graduation, the loan is forgiven. Recipients who fail to work there for the designated period are responsible for the portion of the scholarship used, plus interest. Duration Up to 2 years. Additional information Students pursuing professional degrees are offered summer employment on a preferential basis between their final 2 years of college. For more information, call the telephone number above. Collect calls are accepted.

[26] ARCHIE VINITSKY SCHOLARSHIP FOR ET NURSING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH United Ostomy Association, Inc. Attn: Director of Program Services 19772 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92612-2405 (949) 660-8624 (800) 826-0826 Fax: (949) 660-9262 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide funding for training to registered nurses who are members of the United Ostomy Association. Eligibility This program is open to nurses from any country who are interested in preparing for a career in enterostomal therapy nursing. Applicants must be dues-paying members of an association chapter at the time of application. They must submit a letter of recommendation, a budget of expenses, a list of other sources of funding that will be used, name and address of employer after training, and supporting letters. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Scholarships are not awarded after training has begun. Proof of acceptance by an accredited ET nursing education program is required before an award is granted. U.S. programs must be accredited by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (formerly the

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International Association for Enterostomal Therapy), Canadian programs by the Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy (CAET), and programs in other countries by the World Congress for Enterostomal Therapy (WCET). Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year for school programs that start from April through June; June of each year for school programs that start from July through September; September of each year for school programs that start from October through December; December of each year for school programs that start from January through March.

[27] ARIZONA LEGION AUXILIARY NURSES’ SCHOLARSHIPS American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Arizona 4701 North 19th Avenue, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85015-3727 (602) 241-1080 Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to Arizona residents. Eligibility To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be second-year student nurses who are enrolled in an accredited institution in Arizona, have a minimum grade point average of 2.0, and have been residents of Arizona for at least 1 year. Immediate family members of veterans receive first preference. Selection is based on character (25 percent), financial need (30 percent), scholarship (25 percent), and initiative (20 percent). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data This scholarship is generally $500, payable to the school. Deadline May of each year.

[28] ARIZONA LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Health Systems Development Attn: Office of Primary Care Resources 1740 West Adams Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 542-1219 Fax: (602) 542-2011 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To pay back the educational loans of primary care providers who are willing to work in specified areas in Arizona. Eligibility This program is open to primary health car providers (physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants) who are U.S. citizens, have a valid offer of employment at an eligible service site, have no other unserved obligations, and are willing to contract with the state to serve full time for at least 2 years at an approved site. Physicians must be board certified or board eligible in a primary care field, such as general practice, family medicine, obstetrics or gynecology, pediatrics, or internal medicine. Approved sites must be in federally-designated health professional shortage areas or state-designated medically underserved areas for the Tobacco Tax funded program,

STUDY AND TRAINING must accept AHCCCS and Medicare assignments, and must have a sliding-fee scale in place. Financial data The amount awarded varies on the basis of type of provider and priority ranking of the practice site. Maximum awards by priority of practice site are 1) for physicians and dentists: $20,000 for the first and for the second years, $22,000 for the third year, and $25,000 for the fourth year; for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives: $7,500 for the first and for the second year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s lender. Duration From 2 to 4 years. Additional information Recipients must work at approved sites in Arizona for at least 2 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[29] ARKANSAS NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Arkansas Nurses Foundation 804 North University Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 664-5853 Fax: (501) 664-5859 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arna.org/arnfscholarship.htm Summary To provide financial assistance for graduate nursing education to current members of the Arkansas Nurses Association. Eligibility This program is open to current members of the association who hold an Arkansas registered nurse license and have graduated from an NLN-accredited program (i.e., L.P.N., R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., or A.P.N.). They must be interested in working on an advanced degree in an NLNaccredited program. To apply, nurses must submit a completed official application form, a cover letter describing shortand long-term goals, a statement regarding institutional financial assistance, a statement regarding other financial assistance, 2 letters of recommendation, an official transcript, and a letter of acceptance into an advanced degree program accredited by the NLN. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Deadline April of each year.

[30] ASPAN DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Attn: Scholarship Program 10 Melrose Avenue, Suite 110 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-3696 (877) 737-9696, ext. 13 Fax: (856) 616-9601 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aspan.org/ScholarshipProgram.htm Summary To provide financial assistance for additional education to members of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN).

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Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have been members of the society for at least 2 years and have been employed for at least 2 years in any phase of the perianesthesia setting (preanesthesia, postanesthesia, ambulatory surgery, management, research, or education). Applicants must be seeking a bachelor of science or advanced degree in nursing. They must submit a statement of financial need, 2 letters of recommendation, and a narrative statement describing their level of activity or involvement in a phase of perianesthesia nursing, ASPAN and/or a component, or their community. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year; funds are sent directly to the recipient’s university. Duration 1 year; recipients may not reapply for additional funding until 3 years have elapsed. Number awarded At least 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[31] ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PILOT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Health Professions Education Foundation 1600 Ninth Street, Suite 436 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 653-0860 (800) 773-1669 (within CA) Fax: (916) 653-1438 Web site: www.healthprofessions.ca.gov Summary To provide forgivable loans to associate degree nursing students in California who are demographically underrepresented, economically disadvantaged, and willing to practice in a medically underserved area of the state. Eligibility This program is open to students accepted to or enrolled in an associate degree nursing program in California who agree to 1) obtain a baccalaureate of science degree from a nursing program in California within 5 years of obtaining an associate degree in nursing, and 2) practice nursing in direct patient care for at least 2 years in a medically underserved area in California. Selection is based on work experience in a medically underserved area; community background, including residence or community service in a medically underserved area; career goals; prior academic performance; potential for future academic success; and financial need. Preference is given to full-time students or part-time students who can complete their associate degree nursing requirements within the next 2 years. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Financial data Stipends up to $4,000 per year are available. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Recipients of these scholarships must enter into a contract with the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development to complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing within 5 years of obtaining the associate degree in nursing and to provide direct patient care in a medically underserved area or facility for 2 years. They are required to repay the scholarship if the contract terms are not fulfilled. Number awarded Varies each year. Since this program began, 127 awards have been made, including 74 to African

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Americans, 9 to Caucasians, 36 to Hispanic Americans, 5 to Native Americans, and 3 to other ethnicities. Deadline March or September of each year.

[32] AVENTIS PHARMACEUTICALS NP STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: AANP Foundation P.O. Box 10729 Glendale, AZ 85318-0729 (623) 376-9467 Fax: (623) 376-0369 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who are pursuing a master’s degree. Eligibility This program is open to current student and full members of the academy who are enrolled in a M.S.N. degree program as a nurse practitioner (NP). Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. They must have completed at least 25 percent but no more than 75 percent of their program requirements. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds may be used only for educational expenses (tuition, books, equipment, etc.), not for expenses related to master’s thesis and/or general research projects. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Aventis Pharmaceuticals. There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[33] AWHONN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 740 Washington, DC 20036 (800) 673-8499 Fax: (202) 728-0575 Web site: www.awhonn.org Summary To provide financial assistance for further education to members of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in a program of study that may involve 1) working for a baccalaureate or master’s degree in nursing, 2) working toward a doctorate in nursing or a related field, 3) postgraduate practitioner training, or 4) expanded role preparation in women’s health or neonatal nursing. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[34] BACCALAUREATE ASSISTANCE FOR REGISTERED NURSES IN ILLINOIS Illinois Department of Public Health Attn: Center for Rural Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761 (217) 782-4977 Fax: (217) 782-3987 TTY: (800) 547-0466 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.idph.state.il.us Summary To provide forgivable loans to registered nurses in Illinois who are interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have resided in Illinois for at least 1 year. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate degree program in professional nursing at an approved institution in Illinois. Financial need must be documented. Financial data Maximum loans are $2,000 per academic year for tuition and fees and $2,500 per academic year for living expenses. The maximum loan that a student may receive during the time required to complete the degree is $4,000 for tuition and fees and $5,000 for living expenses. Repayment of loans must begin 6 months following withdrawal from school or completion of the degree. Loans are forgiven if the recipient documents either 1) substantially full-time professional nursing practice or full-time post-baccalaureate studies in nursing at an approved institution in Illinois for a number of years equal to the number of years loan funds were received; or 2) substantially half-time professional nursing practice or half-time post-baccalaureate studies in nursing at an approved institution in Illinois for twice the number of years as the number of years loan funds were received. Duration Until completion of a baccalaureate degree. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

[35] BASIC MIDWIFERY SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Nurse-Midwives Attn: ACNM Foundation, Inc. 818 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 728-9865 Fax: (202) 728-9897 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.acnm.org Summary To provide financial assistance for midwifery education to student members of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Eligibility This program is open to members of the sponsoring organization who are currently enrolled in an accredited basic midwife education program and have successfully completed 1 academic semester/quarter or 1 clinical module. Selection is based on leadership potential, financial need, academic history, and potential for future professional contribution to the organization. Financial data The stipends are $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

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[36] BAYHEALTH HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Milford Memorial Hospital Attn: Bayhealth Medical Center 21 West Clarke Avenue P.O. Box 199 Milford, DE 19963 (302) 422-3311 Summary To provide financial assistance to students in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia who are interested in preparing for a career in health care. Eligibility This program is open to students in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. They must be taking courses to prepare for a career as a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, medical technologist, pharmacist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, clinical dietitian, speech pathologist, respiratory therapist, ultrasound technologist, or nuclear medicine technologist. Selection is based on academic record, financial need, letters of recommendation, and service to the hospital, community, church, and school. Financial data Up to $2,500 per year for the first 2 years and up to $5,000 per year for subsequent years. Duration 4 or more years. Additional information Recipients are required to work for the Bayhealth Medical Center at Milford Memorial Hospital for the same number of years as the scholarship is funded. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[37] BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN EPILEPSY Epilepsy Foundation Attn: Department of Research and Professional Education 4351 Garden City Drive Landover, MD 20785-7223 (301) 459-3700 (800) EFA-1000 Fax: (301) 577-2684 TDD: (800) 332-2070 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/research/grants.html Summary To provide funding to postdoctorates in the behavioral sciences who wish to pursue research training in an area related to epilepsy. Eligibility Individuals who have received their doctoral degree in a behavioral science field by the time the fellowship begins and desire additional postdoctoral research experience in epilepsy may apply. Academic faculty holding the rank of instructor or above are not eligible, nor are graduate or medical students, medical residents, permanent government employees, or employees of private industry. Appropriate fields of study in the behavioral sciences include sociology, social work, anthropology, nursing, economics, and others relevant to epilepsy research and practice. Because these fellowships are designed as training opportunities, the quality of

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the training plans and environment are considered in the selection process. Other selection criteria include the scientific quality of the proposed research, a statement regarding the relevance on the research to epilepsy, the applicant’s qualifications, and the preceptor’s qualifications. Applications from women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged. U.S. citizenship is not required, but the research must be conducted in the United States. Financial data Grants up to $30,000 per year are available. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[38] BERNICE PICKENS PARSONS FUND SCHOLARSHIPS Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Huntington Square, 16th Floor 900 Lee Street, East P.O. Box 3041 Charleston, WV 25331-3041 (304) 346-3620 Fax: (304) 346-3640 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.tgkvf.com/scholarship.html Summary To provide financial assistance to residents of West Virginia who are pursuing education or training in designated fields. Eligibility This program is open to residents of West Virginia who are pursuing full-time education or training at a college or university in the state in the fields of library science, nursing, and paraprofessional work in the legal field. Preference is given to residents of Jackson County. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average and demonstrate good moral character. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data Stipends average $700 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 9 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[39] BERTHA P. SINGER SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7400 (800) 452-8807 Fax: (541) 687-7419 Web site: www.ossc.state.or.us Summary To provide financial assistance for study of nursing to residents of Oregon. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Oregon who are studying nursing and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must provide documentation of enrollment in the third year of a 4-year nursing degree pro-

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES gram or the second year of a 2-year associate degree nursing program. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[40] BET/EMERGE PUBLICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 589-3200 Fax: (301) 589-3223 Summary To provide financial assistance for undergraduate nursing education to members of the National Black Nurses Association. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in a B.S.N., A.D., diploma, or L.P.N./L.V.N. program with at least 1 full year of school remaining. Selection is based on participation in student nurse activities, involvement in the Black community, and involvement in community health services-related activities. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This program is sponsored by Black Entertainment Television (BET). Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[41] BILL AND MARY RUSSELL HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIP Heartland Regional Community Foundation 801 Faraon Street St. Joseph, MO 64501 (816) 271-7910 Fax: (816) 271-7269 Summary To provide financial assistance to students from selected counties in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska who are working on a degree in the health field. Eligibility This program is open only to residents of the following counties (which make up the Healthy Communities for the Midwestern Four Corners service region): 1) in Missouri: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Platte, Ray, and Worth; 2) in Iowa: Decatur, Fremont, Page, Ringgold, and Taylor; 3) in Kansas: Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, and Nemaha; and 4) in Nebraska: Nemaha and Richardson. Applicants must be accepted and enrolled in an approved nursing or health-related program. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

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[42] BIOETHICS GRANTS American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: ANNA Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 (877) 527-0787 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide funding to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in pursuing education in basic philosophical theory. Eligibility This program is open to full members of the association who have been members for at least 2 years and are currently practicing nephrology nursing. Applicants must 1) have a background or demonstrated interest in bioethics supported by evidence of participation in nursing ethics, medical ethics, death and dying work groups, or ethics committees; 2) provide documentation of the intended application of information received from a bioethics course; 3) demonstrate strong communication skills; 4) describe how the course will help their current role and their role in ANNA; 5) be willing to serve on ANNA’s ethics subcommittee; and 6) provide documentation of the bioethics course that they wish to attend. Financial data The maximum grant is $3,000. Funds may be used for fee/tuition reimbursement, travel, housing, and meals. Duration This is a 1-time grant. Additional information Funds for this program are supplied by DaVita Inc. and Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 9338101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline October of each year.

[43] BREAKTHROUGH TO NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ETHNIC PEOPLE OF COLOR National Student Nurses’ Association Attn: NSNA Foundation 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 581-2215 Fax: (212) 581-2368 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsna.org Summary To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate and graduate students who wish to prepare for careers in nursing. Eligibility Minority undergraduate students (Black, Native American, Spanish surname, Asian, or Polynesian) currently enrolled in state-approved schools of nursing or pre-nursing associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate, and generic master’s programs are eligible to apply. Although graduate students in other disciplines are also eligible if they wish to study nursing or pre-nursing, no funds can be used

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for graduate education in nursing. Graduating high school seniors are not eligible. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in student nursing organizations and community health activities. Financial data The stipend awarded ranges from $1,000 to $2,000. A total of $50,000 is awarded each year by the foundation for all its scholarship programs. Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications must be accompanied by a $10 processing fee. Number awarded 13 to 15 each year. Deadline January of each year.

program or related program; and never have received a doctoral scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary of their educational activities. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[44] BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB NP STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

California Emergency Nurses Association 2223 Coolcrest Way Upland, CA 91784-1295 (909) 985-2811, ext. 4498 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.enw.org/CAL-ENA-Scholarship.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) from California who are interested in pursuing additional education. Eligibility This program is open to ENA members who hold a current California R.N. license and are either enrolled or accepted in an accredited program. Applicants must be seeking a baccalaureate or higher degree. They must submit 1) a copy of their curriculum vitae; 2) a letter of intent that includes how the profession of emergency nursing will benefit from their education and a description of their ENA involvement; and 3) proof of California R.N. licensure, ENA membership, and school acceptance or enrollment. Financial data Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Either 1 scholarship at $1,000 or 2 at $500 are offered each year. Deadline April of each year.

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: AANP Foundation P.O. Box 10729 Glendale, AZ 85318-0729 (623) 376-9467 Fax: (623) 376-0369 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who are pursuing a master’s degree. Eligibility This program is open to current student and full members of the academy who are enrolled in a M.S.N. degree program as a nurse practitioner (NP). Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. They must have completed at least 25 percent but no more than 75 percent of their program requirements. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds may be used only for educational expenses (tuition, books, equipment, etc.), not for expenses related to master’s thesis and/or general research projects. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[45] BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB ONCOLOGY DIVISION THOMAS JORDAN DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide financial assistance for doctoral studies in oncology nursing. Eligibility Candidates must be registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to oncology nursing; be enrolled in or applying to a doctoral nursing degree

[46] CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

[47] CALIFORNIA ENA STATE COUNCIL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Summary To provide financial assistance for baccalaureate study to nurses who are members of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). Eligibility This program is open to nurses (R.N., L.P.N., L.V.N.) who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Applicants must have been members of the association for at least 12 months. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by various contributions to the ENA Foundation. It is named in honor of the state whose members contributed the

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES largest sum in donations to the foundation during the previous year, but it is open to all ENA members. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline August of each year.

[48] CALIFORNIA HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Health Professions Education Foundation 1600 Ninth Street, Suite 436 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 653-0860 (800) 773-1669 (within CA) Fax: (916) 653-1438 Web site: www.healthprofessions.ca.gov Summary To repay college loans for California residents who practice direct patient care in medically underserved areas of the state. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be California residents, and complete a degree by June of next year in the following fields: dentistry, dental hygiene, nursing (nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife), or physician assistance. Individuals who have already graduated in these areas are also eligible. They must identify an opportunity in a designated medically underserved area or county health facility where they can work on a full-time basis in direct patient care. County health facilities and primary care clinics are considered medically underserved areas. Selection is based on financial need, community background, community involvement, work experience in a medically underserved area, and the needs of the state for registered nurses. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required. Financial data Under this program, the recipient’s government and commercial loans obtained for degree-related tuition, books, equipment, and reasonable living expenses are repaid. The maximum repayment is $20,000 over the life of the award. Duration Recipients are required to practice 2 years, fulltime, in direct patient care in a designated medically underserved area or county health facility. Additional information Recipients of this loan repayment award must enter into a contract with the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development to provide direct patient care in a medically underserved area or facility for 2 years. If the recipient fails to carry out that service and breaches the contract, the office is entitled to recover funds already paid to the recipient plus interest. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[49] CALIFORNIA HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Health Professions Education Foundation 1600 Ninth Street, Suite 436 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 653-0860 (800) 773-1669 (within CA) Fax: (916) 653-1438 Web site: www.healthprofessions.ca.gov Summary To provide loans-for-service to health professionals who are practicing direct patient care in medically underserved areas of California. Eligibility This program is open to students accepted or enrolled in a degree program in the following specialties in California: dentistry, dental hygiene, nursing (nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives), and physician assistance. Applicants must agree to practice nursing in direct patient care for at least 2 years in a medically underserved area in California. Selection is based on work experience in a medically underserved area; community background, including residence or community service in a medically underserved area; career goals; prior academic performance; potential for future academic success; and financial need. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Financial data Stipends up to $10,000 per year are available. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Additional information Recipients of these scholarships must enter into a contract with the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development to provide direct patient care in a medically underserved area or facility for 2 years. If the recipient fails to carry out that service and breaches the contract, the office is entitled to recover funds already paid to the recipient plus interest. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March or September of each year.

[50] CALIFORNIA LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS’ PARLEY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of California Veterans War Memorial Building 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 113 San Francisco, CA 94102-4586 (415) 861-5092 Fax: (415) 861-8365 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.calegionaux.org/scholarships.html Summary To provide financial assistance to California residents who are the children of veterans and interested in studying nursing. Eligibility This program is open to California residents who are the children of veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Applicants must be entering or continuing students of nursing at an accredited institution of higher learning in California. Selection is based on financial need (30

STUDY AND TRAINING percent), character (20 percent), scholastic merit (20 percent), Americanism (20 percent), and leadership (10 percent). Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

[51] CALIFORNIA PTA CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHOOL NURSES California Congress of Parents, Teachers, and Students, Inc. Attn: Scholarship and Grant Program 930 Georgia Street Los Angeles, CA 90015-1322 (213) 620-1100 Fax: (213) 620-1411 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.capta.org Summary To provide financial support for continuing education to school nurses in California. Eligibility These scholarships are awarded to school nurses in California who wish to take continuing education courses at accredited colleges or universities in the state. Applicants must be licensed registered nurses, have been employed as school nurses in the public schools in California during the preceding academic year, have at least 1 year nursing experience in the public schools, have a nursing contract for the current year, and plan to continue as public school nurses. Financial data Scholarships are $500. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[52] CALIFORNIA REGISTERED NURSE EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Health Professions Education Foundation 1600 Ninth Street, Suite 436 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 653-0860 (800) 773-1669 (within CA) Fax: (916) 653-1438 Web site: www.healthprofessions.ca.gov Summary To repay college loans for California residents from demographically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged backgrounds who practice direct patient care nursing in medically underserved areas of the state. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be California residents, and complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing by June of next year (applicants may have already graduated and be in nursing practice). They must identify a nursing opportunity in a designated medically underserved area or county health facility where they can work on a full-time basis in direct patient care. County health facilities and primary care clinics are considered medically underserved areas. Selection is based on financial need, community background, community involvement, work experience in a medically underserved area, and the needs of the state for registered nurses. The majority of the awards go to ethnic minority applicants.

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Financial data Under this program, the recipient’s government and commercial loans obtained for tuition expenses, books, equipment, and reasonable living expenses associated with attending a B.S.N. program are repaid. The maximum repayment is $19,000 over the life of the award. Duration Recipients are required to practice 2 years, fulltime, in direct patient care in a designated medically underserved area or county health facility. Additional information Recipients of this loan repayment award must enter into a contract with the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development to provide direct patient care in a medically underserved area or facility for 2 years. If the recipient fails to carry out that service and breaches the contract, the office is entitled to recover funds already paid to the recipient plus interest. Number awarded Varies each year. Since this program began, 183 nurses have received loan repayment, including 59 African Americans, 8 Asian Americans, 63 Caucasians, 37 Hispanic Americans, 4 Native Americans, and 12 other ethnicities. Deadline March or September of each year.

[53] CALIFORNIA REGISTERED NURSE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Health Professions Education Foundation 1600 Ninth Street, Suite 436 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 653-0860 (800) 773-1669 (within CA) Fax: (916) 653-1438 Web site: www.healthprofessions.ca.gov Summary To provide loans-for-service to baccalaureate degree nursing students in California who are members of demographically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged groups and willing to practice in a medically underserved area of California. Eligibility This program is open to students accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate degree nursing program in California. Applicants must agree to practice nursing in direct patient care for at least 2 years in a medically underserved area in California. Selection is based on work experience in a medically underserved area; community background, including residence or community service in a medically underserved area; career goals; prior academic performance; potential for future academic success; and financial need. Preference is given to 1) applicants who have graduated from an associate degree nursing program and 2) full-time students or part-time students who can complete their baccalaureate degree requirements within the next 2 years. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Financial data Stipends up to $8,000 per year are available. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Additional information Recipients of these scholarships must enter into a contract with the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development to provide direct patient care in a medically underserved area or facility for 2 years. If the recipient fails to carry out that service and breaches the contract, the office is entitled to recover funds already paid to the recipient plus interest.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Number awarded Varies each year. Since this program began, 524 scholarships have been awarded, including 231 to African Americans, 16 to Native Americans, 25 to Asian Americans, 30 to Caucasians, 191 to Hispanic Americans, and 31 to other or unspecified ethnicities. Deadline March or September of each year.

[54] CALIFORNIA STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Attn: Delia R. Santiago, Program Manager 1600 Ninth Street, Room 440 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 654-1833 Fax: (916) 654-3138 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To repay the outstanding government and commercial loans of health care professionals in California. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a current and unrestricted California license to practice in the health care profession, be free of unserved obligations for service, be free of judgments arising from federal debt, and be willing to provide full-time primary care services for at least 2 consecutive years. The following health care professionals in California are eligible: primary care physicians (M.D. or D.O.), physician assistants, primary care nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and dentists in health professional shortage areas (HPSAs). Primary care physicians are defined as being in the specialties of family practice, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology. Practice sites must meet the following conditions: located in federallydesignated HPSAs, public or private nonprofit entities, certified by the sponsor as an eligible site, agree to match the sponsor’s award for loan repayment on a 50-50 basis, and committed to employing recipients for at least 2 consecutive years. Financial data Under this program, the sponsor repays outstanding government and commercial loans incurred while obtaining a health professional education. For each of the first 2 years of service, $12,500 in loans is repaid by the state and a matching amount by the practice site. For the next 2 years of service, $17,500 in loans is repaid by the state and a matching amount by the practice site. The maximum amount repayable under this program is $170,000. Duration Recipients must serve full time for at least 2 years at an approved practice site. Number awarded Varies each year.

[55] CALIFORNIA STATE REGISTERED NURSES SCHOLARSHIP FUND California Department of Personnel Administration Attn: Labor Relations Division 1515 S Street, Room 400N Sacramento, CA 95814 Summary To provide financial assistance to nurses in California State Employee Association Bargaining Unit 17 who are interested in obtaining an advanced degree in nursing or related health care professions.

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Eligibility To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be a California state employee (in any department) and have standard or better overall performance, be a rank and file Unit 17 employee, have an active and valid license to practice as a registered nurse in California, have permanent status (current or prior) in a Unit 17 classification, and be accepted at an accredited college or university to work on a bachelor’s or higher degree in nursing or a related health profession. Selection is based on the potential for academic success rather than on financial need. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds are paid directly to the recipients and are to be used to cover any expenses related to their degree, including but not limited to tuition, books, dependent care, and/or transportation and parking. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information This fund was established through the 1999-2001 collective bargaining negotiations between the state of California and the California State Employees Association, Bargaining Unit 17. Scholarships can be terminated for the following reasons: separation from state service (termination, retirement, resignation, etc.), leaving the bargaining unit (moving to another bargaining unit or to nonrepresented status), loss or suspension of the R.N. license, withdrawal from the educational program or school, leave of absence from state service for other than educational purposes, sustained adverse action against the employee, falsification of application or other scholarship documents, overall work evaluation of less than standard performance, failing or incomplete grades in their course work, and failing to enroll in at least 3 semester units or 4 quarter units. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

[56] CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FORGIVABLE LOAN/DOCTORAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM California State University Attn: Office of the Chancellor 401 Golden Shore, Fourth Floor Long Beach, CA 90802-4210 (562) 985-2692 Summary To provide forgivable loans to graduate students who can help increase the diversity of persons qualified to compete for instructional faculty positions at campuses of the California State University (CSU) system. Eligibility This program is open to new and continuing fulltime students enrolled in a doctoral program anywhere in the United States, whether affiliated with a CSU campus or not. Applicants must present a plan of support from a full-time CSU faculty sponsor who will agree to advise and support the candidate throughout doctoral study. Selection is based on the applicant’s academic record, professional qualifications, and motivation to educate a diverse student body in the CSU system. The elements considered include actual acceptance into a specific doctoral program, the quality of the proposed doctoral program, and other experiences or skills that enhance the potential of the candidate to educate a diverse student body; those experiences and characteristics may include experience working with persons with a wide range

STUDY AND TRAINING of backgrounds and perspectives, research interests related to educating an increasingly diverse student body, a history of successfully overcoming economic disadvantage and adversity, experience in a variety of cultural environments, and being a first generation college student. Special consideration is given to candidates whose proposed area of study falls where CSU campuses anticipate the greatest difficulty in filling instructional faculty positions; currently, those disciplines include computer science, electrical engineering, and nursing. Financial data Participants receive up to $10,000 per year. The loans are converted to fellowships at the rate of 20 percent of the total loan amount for each postdoctoral year that the program participant teaches, for up to 5 years. Thus, the entire loan will be forgiven after the recipient has taught full time for 5 years on a CSU campus. Recipients who do not teach on a CSU campus or who discontinue full-time studies will be required to repay the total loan amount within a 15-year period at the rate established for other student loans. The minimum repayment required for a $30,000 loan is approximately $287 per month to amortize the 8 percent per annum loan over a 15-year period. Waiver of loan obligations can be made in those exceptional cases where graduate work was discontinued for valid reasons and where repayment of the loan would cause an unnecessary or undue hardship. Duration Up to 3 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline The deadline varies at different CSU campuses but typically falls in February of each year.

[58] CAROLINE E. HOLT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

[57] CANA SCHOLARSHIP

[59] CHARLOTTE MCGUIRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are residents of California or pursuing further education at a program in the state. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are either 1) residents of California, or 2) attending a nurse anesthesia program in the state. They must be currently enrolled (not merely accepted) in a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the sponsor. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the California Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Attn: Scholarship Committee 1776 D Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006-5392 (202) 628-1776 Web site: www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.html Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are undergraduate students currently enrolled in accredited schools of nursing who have completed at least 1 year. Applicants must be sponsored by a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Selection is based on academic excellence, commitment to field of study, and financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Information is also available from Cindy B. Findley, DAR Scholarship Committee Chair, 4929 Warfield Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406-8338, (336) 674-5777, E-mail: [email protected]. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February or August of each year.

American Holistic Nurses’ Association 2733 East Lakin Drive P.O. Box 2130 Flagstaff, AZ 86003-2130 (520) 526-2196 (800) 278-AHNA Fax: (520) 526-2752 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: ahna.org/f_assistance.htm Summary To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies or research in holistic nursing. Eligibility This program is open to any licensed nurse or nursing student who is pursuing holistic education for personal and professional growth. Experience in holistic health care or alternative health practices is preferred. Membership in the American Holistic Nurses’ Association is required (at least 6 months for the undergraduate scholarship and 1 year for the graduate award). If applying for the A.D.N./B.S.N. scholarship, nursing prerequisites should have been completed with at least a 3.0 grade point average. Selection is based on personal data, educational background, employment history, personal interests, financial need, plans for integrating holistic nursing practice into professional and personal life, and letters of reference. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the funds available. Funds may be used to pay for college tuition/expenses for an accredited nursing program (A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., or Ph.D.), tuition/expenses for accredited programs in holistic health or alternative modalities (these programs must be approved by the association’s edu-

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES cation committee), tuition/expenses for association certificate programs, and expenses for research related to holistic health. Duration 1 year. Additional information These scholarships were first offered in 1987. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 for an A.D.N. or B.S.N. program and 1 for graduate study/research. Deadline March of each year.

[60] CNA NURSING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND California Nurses Association Attn: Scholarship Fund 2000 Franklin Street, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 273-2200 Fax: (510) 663-1625 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.califnurses.org Summary To provide financial assistance for continuing education to registered nurses in California. Eligibility Applicants must be licensed registered nurses in California who have been accepted for admission to an accredited B.S.N. or graduate degree program. They must plan to enroll on at least a half-time basis and complete the degree within 5 years. Selection is based on letters of reference, commitment and active participation in nursing and health-related organizations, professional vision and direction, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration Up to 2 years. Additional information Recipients who fail to complete the degree within 5 years are expected to repay the award in full. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[61] COLON FURR MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Attn: Department of North Carolina 4 North Blount Street P.O. Box 26657 Raleigh, NC 27611-6657 (919) 832-7506 Fax: (919) 832-6428 Web site: www2.coastalnet.com/~cn3669/nclegion/index.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to nursing students at colleges in North Carolina. Eligibility This program is open to North Carolina residents currently enrolled in a 1-year Licensed Practical Nurse program or a 1-, 2-, or 3-year program leading to certification as a registered nurse. The school must be in North Carolina. Applicants must be endorsed by their local post of the American Legion; each post may endorse only 2 applicants per year.

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[62] COLORADO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Mail Stop F433 P.O. Box 6508 Aurora, CO 80045-0508 (866) 474-1022 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uchsc.edu/ahec/lrp/lrp.htm Summary To repay the loans of health professionals interested in practicing in medically underserved communities of Colorado. Eligibility Health professionals who qualify include physicians (allopathic and osteopathic family medicine, internal medicine, general pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology), psychiatrists, primary care dentists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified nurse midwives. They must enter into a contractual agreement with a community nonprofit agency in Colorado by which they agree to practice full time in the designated area, charge for their services at the prevailing usual and customary rate, and not discriminate on the basis of the individual’s ability to pay for care or the source of payment. If a patient or client is unable to pay the usual and customary charges, they should be charged at a reduced rate or not charged any fee. The community organization must 1) be a public or nonprofit private entity providing primary health care services in Colorado, 2) be within a federally-designated health professional shortage area (HPSA), 3) provide a community cash match equivalent to half of the authorized loan repayment amount requested, and 4) assume responsibility for completion of timely annual reports concerning compliance with program requirements. Financial data The program will repay qualified educational loans up to a maximum of $20,000 per year, or up to a total of up to $70,000. Duration The initial contract must be for at least 2 years. It may be extended up to a maximum of 6 years. Additional information This program was established in 1991. Number awarded Varies each year.

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[63] COLORADO LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENT’S PARLEY NURSE’S SCHOLARSHIP

[65] COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIPS

American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Colorado 7465 East First Avenue, Suite D Denver, CO 80230 (303) 367-5388 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide financial assistance to wartime veterans and their descendants in Colorado who are interested in preparing for a career in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to 1) daughters, sons, spouses, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters of veterans, and 2) veterans who served in the armed forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. Applicants must be Colorado residents who have been accepted by an accredited school of nursing in Colorado. As part of the application process, they must submit a 500-word essay on the topic, “Americanism.” Selection is based on scholastic ability (25 percent), financial need (25 percent), references (13 percent), a 500-word essay on Americanism (25 percent), and dedication to chosen field (12 percent). Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline April of each year.

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo 712 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202-1720 (716) 852-2857 Fax: (716) 852-2861 Summary To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies to residents of western New York. Eligibility These scholarships are restricted to current residents of western New York (several only to Erie County) who have been accepted or are enrolled at an accredited college for full-time study. Applicants who relocate outside of the western New York area are no longer eligible for funding. Some funding is also available on the graduate level for fulltime study in the fields of architecture, arts, engineering, medicine, nursing, piano, environment, and wildlife. Awards are based primarily on financial need. Financial data Last year, the foundation awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships; individual scholarships ranged from $200 to $4,000. Duration 1 year; renewals are subject to continued financial need, satisfactory scholastic achievement, and an annual complete reapplication. Additional information The first scholarship funds were established at the foundation in 1924. No request for an application will be processed prior to the beginning of March. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 760 were awarded. Deadline May of each year.

[64] COLORADO NURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Colorado Commission on Higher Education 1300 Broadway, Second Floor Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-2723 Fax: (303) 860-9750 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.state.co.us/cche_dir/hecche.html Summary To provide scholarship/loans for postsecondary education in nursing to residents of Colorado. Eligibility Eligible for the program are residents of Colorado who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at statesupported and private proprietary schools of nursing in Colorado. Applicants must agree to practice in Colorado for at least 1 calendar year for each academic year of assistance. Financial data The amount of assistance varies, up to the actual cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, and transportation. Failure to repay through service requires cash repayment with interest. Duration 1 year; renewable. Additional information Applications are available either from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education or from the financial aid office of eligible Colorado institutions. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

[66] CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS SPOUSES CHEERIOS BRAND HEALTH INITIATIVE SCHOLARSHIP Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Attn: Director, Educational Programs 1004 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20003 (202) 675-6739 (800) 784-2577 Fax: (202) 547-3806 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cbcfonline.org/cbcspouses/scholarship.html Summary To provide financial assistance to minority and other students who reside in a congressional district represented by an African American and are interested in pursuing a health-related career. Eligibility This program is open to 1) minority and other graduating high school seniors planning to attend an accredited institution of higher education and 2) currently-enrolled full-time undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in good academic standing with at least a 2.5 grade point average. Applicants must reside, attend school, or have attended high school in a congressional district represented by an African American member of Congress. They must be interested in pursuing a career in a health-related field, including premedicine, nursing, chemistry, biology, physical education, and engineering. As part of the application process, they must

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include a 250-word personal statement describing how this scholarship will assist them in their educational career. Financial data The program provides tuition assistance. Duration 1 year. Additional information The program was established in 1998 with support from General Mills, Inc. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May or September of each year.

16 and 23, have a high academic standing, and be in need of financial assistance to continue their postsecondary education. Financial data Up to a maximum of $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded At least 4 each year. At least 1 of those awards is designated for a nursing student. Deadline February of each of each year.

[67] CONNECTICUT LEAGUE FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

[69] CONTRACEPTION AND INFERTILITY RESEARCH LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM

Connecticut League for Nursing Attn: Executive Director 393 Center Street P.O. Box 365 Wallingford, CT 06492-0365 (203) 265-4248 Fax: (203) 265-5311 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To assist nursing students in Connecticut who need funding to complete their education. Eligibility This program is open to Connecticut residents who are enrolled in an accredited school of nursing in Connecticut. Baccalaureate applicants must have completed 3 years of a 4-year program; diploma applicants must have completed 1 year of a 2-year program; associate degree applicants must have completed 1 year of a 2-year program; R.N. students in an upper-division B.S.N. program must be entering their senior year; graduate students must have completed 20 credits in an accredited nursing program. Applicants must be able to demonstrate scholastic ability, professional promise, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Attn: Center for Population Research 6100 Executive Boulevard, Room 8B01 Bethesda, MD 20892-7510 (301) 496-6515 Fax: (301) 496-0962 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov/nichd Summary To provide for the repayment of the educational loans of qualified health professionals (including graduate students) who agree to conduct research on contraception and/or infertility. Eligibility This program is open to health professionals including, but not limited to, physicians, Ph.D.-level scientists, nurses and physician assistants, postgraduate research fellows, and graduate students training in the health professions. Applicants must be or willing to be engaged in employment or training in an intramural laboratory of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) or a specified NICHD-supported extramural site. They are expected to participate in research relating to infertility and/or contraception. Individuals who are fulfilling internship, residency, or other advanced primary-care training are not eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Financial data This program pays up to $20,000 of the principal and interest of a participant’s preexisting educational (graduate and/or undergraduate) loan balance for each year of obligated service that is fulfilled. In addition, the program pays 39 percent of the total amount of the loan repayments as reimbursement for tax liability. Duration The initial contracted service must be for 2 years. Participants may be considered for up to 2 additional 1-year renewal contracts. Additional information Graduate students must maintain full-time enrollment and be in good academic standing while participating in the program. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[68] CONNECTICUT LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS PARLEY’ EDUCATION GRANTS American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Connecticut 287 West Street, Building 51, Unit 1 P.O. Box 266 Rocky Hill, CT 06067-0266 (860) 721-5945 Fax: (860) 721-5828 Summary To provide financial assistance for the postsecondary education of Connecticut residents who are the children or grandchildren of veterans. Eligibility The first preference for these scholarships is the child or grandchild of an ex-servicewoman who has been a member for at least 5 years of the American Legion Auxiliary in Connecticut. Second preference is a child or grandchild of a member of the Connecticut Department of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary, or a student who has been a member of the Sons of the American Legion or a junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Connecticut for at least 5 years. All applicants must be between the ages of

STUDY AND TRAINING [70] COY COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Career Opportunities for Youth, Inc. P.O. Box 996 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 535-4838 Summary To provide financial assistance for college to minority students, especially Latinos, from southern California. Eligibility This program is open to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in accredited 4-year colleges and universities who are majoring in engineering, science, mathematics, computer science, or business administration and have a grade point of 2.7 or higher. If funding permits, students pursuing degrees in education or nursing may also be considered. The program is intended for disadvantaged minority students, with an emphasis on Latino/Hispanic students. Priority is given to students who demonstrate financial need, come from southern California, and attend school in southern California. Financial data Awards range from $100 to $500; checks are payable to the student and the school and are to be used for tuition only. Duration 1 year. Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline October of each year.

[71] CWG SCHOLARSHIP FUND Maine Community Foundation Attn: Program Director 245 Main Street P.O. Box 148 Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-9735 Fax: (207) 667-0447 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mainecf.org Summary To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are registered nurses or college graduates interested in graduate training in mental health services. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Maine who are 1) college graduates employed by providers of mental health service in the state who are interested in continuing their professional education by obtaining a M.S.W. or other degree related to work in the mental health field; and 2) registered nurses working for hospitals or outpatient providers of social and mental health services who are interested in pursuing specialized, post-R.N. training in order to work more effectively with patients who have mental health problems. Special consideration is given to applicants whose career goals include work with adolescents and adults and who wish to continue to work in Maine. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data A stipend is paid (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1999.

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Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[72] DEAN AND FRED HAYDEN MEMORIAL NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program. Applicants must be second-year students who demonstrate financial need and outstanding academic excellence. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information The application fee is $25. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[73] DEAN HAYDEN, CRNA MISSOURI SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education in Missouri. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program in Missouri. Applicants must be second-year students who can demonstrate financial need and outstanding academic excellence. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information The application fee is $25. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [74] DEEDEE BECKER NURSING LOAN PROGRAM Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis 8215 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63117-1107 (314) 725-7990 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide interest-free loans to nursing students in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Eligibility This program is open to students who have been residents of St. Louis City, or St. Louis, Franklin, Jefferson, or St. Charles counties for at least 2 years. Applicants must 1) be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; 2) be able to demonstrate significant financial need; 3) be a responsible borrower, without a history of educational loan default or bankruptcy; and 4) have a grade point average in high school or college course work of 2.0 or higher. They must be interested in pursuing a degree as a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or bachelor of science in nursing. Financial data The amount of the loan depends on the need of the recipient. No interest is charged. Repayment begins 12 months after completion of the degree or certificate program and must be completed within 5 years. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This organization was established in 1920. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[75] DELAWARE NURSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building 820 North French Street, Fourth Floor Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 577-3240 (800) 292-7935 Fax: (302) 577-6765 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed Summary To provide scholarship/loans for nursing education to Delaware residents with outstanding academic records. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Delaware who 1) completed a GED program with a total score of at least 250 (or 235 if they have 2 or more years of relevant work experience); 2) are graduating high school seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (or 2.3 if they have 2 or more years of relevant work experience); or 3) are current college students with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (or have a lower grade point average but have significantly higher grades in science and nursing-related courses). Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a program leading to certification as a registered or practical nurse, a bachelor of science in nursing degree, associate degree in nursing, or adult practical nursing certification. Registered nurses with 5 or more years of state service are also eligible if they are pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing degree. Full-time enrollment is required, except for current employees of the state of Delaware with 5 or more years of service who may enroll on a part-time basis.

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Financial data Awards up to $3,000 are available. This is a scholarship/loan program; if the recipient performs required service at a state-owned hospital in Delaware, the loan is forgiven at the rate of 1 year of service for each year of assistance. Recipients who fail to perform the required service must repay the loan at an interest rate of 9 percent. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Number awarded Up to 50 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[76] DERMIK LABORATORIES CAREER MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS Dermatology Nurses’ Association East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2330 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: dna.inurse.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Eligibility Applicants for these scholarships must 1) have been members of the association for at least 2 years, 2) be employed in the specialty of dermatology, and 3) be pursuing a degree or advanced degree in nursing. Selection is based on a letter in which applicants describe their professional goals, proposed course of study, time frame for completion of study, funds necessary to meet their educational needs, and financial need. Financial data Stipends depend on the number of recipients and availability of funds; recently, they were $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Dermik Laboratories. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline October of each year.

[77] DOCTORAL DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS IN CANCER NURSING American Cancer Society Attn: Extramural Grants Department 1599 Clifton Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 (404) 329-7558 (800) ACS-2345 Fax: (404) 321-4669 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cancer.org Summary To provide financial assistance to graduate students pursuing a doctoral degree in cancer nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses with a current license to practice who are enrolled in or applying to a doctoral degree program in cancer nursing at an academic institution within the United States. The institution must offer an organized multidisciplinary program in cancer control or cancer care that allows a student the flexibility to develop

STUDY AND TRAINING educational and research activities related to cancer nursing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; be committed to pursuing studies full time; have had experience in professional nursing (as well as cancer nursing); be involved in professional organizations; be involved in the American Cancer Society and other volunteer organizations; have published or contributed to publications and creative works; have received professional and personal awards and honors; have clear, explicit, and realistic professional goals; have considered geographic location and financial needs as well as program components in selecting a doctoral program; have conducted or plan to conduct research that is meritorious, methodologically sound, and relevant to cancer nursing; have identified a faculty sponsor who is experienced in their area of study and will provide guidance in academic and research activities; have selected a doctoral program that will support their professional goals and research; and have made a career commitment to cancer nursing. They must be preparing to work in the following fields of cancer nursing: research, education, administration, or clinical practice. Financial data The stipend is $15,000 per year. Payments are made to the institution at the beginning of each semester. Duration 1 to 4 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline December of each year.

[78] DOCTORAL EDUCATION NP SCHOLARSHIP American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: AANP Foundation P.O. Box 10729 Glendale, AZ 85318-0729 (623) 376-9467 Fax: (623) 376-0369 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who are pursuing a doctoral degree. Eligibility This program is open to student and full members of the academy who pursuing a doctoral degree and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Applicants must be currently licensed practicing nurse practitioners (NPs) in the United States. They must have completed at least 25 percent but no more than 75 percent of their doctoral program requirements. Financial data The stipend is $1,200. Funds may be used only for educational expenses (tuition, books, equipment, etc.), not for expenses related to dissertation and/or general research projects. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[79] DOROTHY ASTLE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Kansas Nurses Foundation 1208 S.W. Tyler Topeka, KS 66612-1735 (785) 233-8638 Fax: (785) 233-5222 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/snas/ks Summary To provide financial assistance to students in Kansas who are enrolled in a basic undergraduate nursing program or are completing their B.S.N. degree. Eligibility This program is open to students who are 1) enrolled in a basic undergraduate nursing program or are 2) registered nurses completing their B.S.N. Preference is given to the basic undergraduate applicants and to students enrolled in school full time. Applicants must reside in 1 of the following counties in Kansas: Barton, Edwards, Kingman, Pawnee, Reno, Rice, Rush, or Stafford. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, must submit a personal narrative describing their anticipated role in nursing in the state, must submit 3 original letters of recommendation, must submit a copy of their official transcript, and must submit a letter of acceptance from their school. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[80] DOROTHY BUDNEK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Radiological Nurses Association 820 Jorie Boulevard Oak Brook, IL 60523-2251 (630) 571-9072 Fax: (630) 571-7837 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Radiological Nurses Association (ARNA) who are interested in working on a higher degree in a healthrelated field. Eligibility This program is open to association members (must have been members for at least 3 years) who have a current nursing license and are enrolled in a nursing or healthrelated degree program. Selection is based on a point system in which applicants receive 10 points for each of the following: holding an ARNA national office or committee chair, publishing an article related to radiology nursing, or serving as a guest speaker for the national ARNA or radiology nursing related seminar; 8 points for each of the following: completing a radiology nursing research project, holding local ARNA chapter office or committee chair, holding an office or chairing a committee in a nursing organization other than ARNA; 5 points for each of the following: national ARNA committee membership, guest speaker for a local ARNA chapter or radiology nursing seminar, guest speaker for nursing organization other than ARNA; 2 points for each of the following: member of a local ARNA chapter, member of a nursing organization other than ARNA. Financial data The amount awarded varies each year. Duration 1 year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[81] DOROTHY M. LADD KSNA DISTRICT 9 SCHOLARSHIP Kansas Nurses Foundation 1208 S.W. Tyler Topeka, KS 66612-1735 (785) 233-8638 Fax: (785) 233-5222 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/snas/ks Summary To provide financial assistance to students in selected counties in Kansas who are working on a basic nursing degree. Eligibility This program is open to students who are working on a basic nursing degree. Applicants must have resided in the following counties in Kansas: Anderson, Franklin, Linn, or Miami. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, submit a personal narrative describing their anticipated role in nursing in the state of Kansas, submit 3 original letters of recommendation, and enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester (preference is given to students who are engaged in full-time studies). Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[82] DR. LAURANNE SAMS SCHOLARSHIP National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 589-3200 Fax: (301) 589-3223 Summary To provide financial assistance for undergraduate nursing education to members of the National Black Nurses Association. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in a B.S.N., A.D., diploma, or L.P.N./L.V.N. program with at least 1 full year of school remaining. Selection is based on participation in student nurse activities, involvement in the Black community, and involvement in community health services-related activities. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[83] E. EUGENE WAIDE, M.D. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Amarillo Area Foundation 801 South Fillmore, Suite 700 Amarillo, TX 79101 (806) 376-4521 Fax: (806) 373-3656 Web site: www.aaf-hf.org/scholarships.html Summary To provide financial assistance to currentlyenrolled college students from selected northern counties in Texas who are majoring in nursing or a medical field. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled college students in the following northern Texas counties: Hansford, Hutchinson, Roberts, Hemphill, Ochiltree, and Lipscomb. Applicants must be majoring in a nursing or medical field. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Deadline March of each year.

[84] EASTER SEALS IOWA SCHOLARSHIPS Easter Seals Iowa P.O. Box 4002 Des Moines, IA 50333 (515) 289-1933, ext. 209 Summary To provide scholarships to needy college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students in Iowa who are preparing for a career in a profession concerned with physical and/or psychological rehabilitation. Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must be residents of Iowa, attending an accredited college or university, in the upper 40 percent of their class (or have earned at least a 2.8 grade point average), attending school on a full-time basis, in financial need, and planning a career in the broad field of rehabilitation. In the medical or dentistry fields of study, the student’s curriculum must be rehabilitation oriented. A student from the nursing field must be in a 4-year program. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information These scholarships are designated as the E.L. Peterson Scholarship, the Lynn Marie Vogel Scholarship, and the Rolfe B. Karlsson Scholarship. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[85] EDNA A. LAUTERBACH SCHOLARSHIP Community Foundation for the Capital Region Executive Park Drive Albany, NY 12203 (518) 446-9638 Fax: (518) 446-9708 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cfcr.org Summary To provide financial assistance to nurses in New York who are interested in taking business-related courses in college.

STUDY AND TRAINING Eligibility This program is open to nurses in New York (registered and licensed practical nurses) who 1) plan to or are engaged in running a business related to health care and 2) want to take business-related courses in college or pursue other appropriate training. Applicants must demonstrate that the proposed classes/training will improve their ability to run a business. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data The amount awarded varies each year. Additional information This program was established in the memory of a former president of Competent Care, Inc. and American Care, Inc. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline July of each year.

[86] EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR B.S.N. STUDENTS American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who are working on a B.S.N. degree in nursing. Eligibility Registered nurses who are current members of the association and enrolled in an accredited program in nursing leading to a B.S.N. degree are eligible to apply. This program is open to nurses who hold an active R.N. license and are currently working in critical care or have 1 year’s experience in the last 3 years. They must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and plan to hold junior or upperdivision status in the fall semester. As part of the application process, they must describe their contributions to critical care nursing, including work, community, and profession-related activities. Qualified ethnic minority candidates receive at least 20 percent of these awards. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient’s college or university and may be used only for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Deadline May of each year.

[87] EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GENERIC STUDENTS American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Summary To assist members of the American Association

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of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who are working on a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to current members of the AACN or National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and are enrolled in an accredited B.S.N. program. Applicants must not yet be licensed as an R.N., although they may be licensed as an L.V.N. or L.P.N. They must be entering their junior or senior year. Qualified ethnic minority candidates receive at least 20 percent of these awards. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient’s college or university and may be used only for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information This scholarship is administered by the NSNA; for further information, contact that association at 555 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, (212) 5812211. Deadline January of each year.

[88] EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Summary To assist members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who are working on a graduate degree in nursing. Eligibility Registered nurses who are current members of the association and currently enrolled in an accredited program in nursing leading to a master’s or doctoral degree are eligible to apply. This program is open to applicants who hold an active R.N. license and are currently working in critical care or have 1 year’s experience in the last 3 years. They must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and must provide a 2-page exemplar (an essay describing a situation in which their intervention made a difference in a patient’s outcome). Financial data The stipend is $1,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient’s college or university and may be used only for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Deadline May of each year.

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[89] EDWARDS MEDICAL SUPPLY SCHOLARSHIP FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

[91] ELEANORA G. WYLIE SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR NURSING

American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: AAOHN Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to occupational and environmental health nurses who are interested in pursuing continuing education. Eligibility This program is open to occupational and environmental health nurses who wish to participate in a continuing education activity that will further their professional development and continued competence. Selection is based on a statement of career goals as they pertain to the applicant’s professional development and continued competence (30 percent), how the continuing education activity will further the applicant’s goals (30 percent), commitment to ongoing continuing education activities (15 percent), a letter of support (10 percent), and financial need (15 percent). Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Additional information These scholarships are not intended to supplement tuition in an academic program. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Huntington Square, 16th Floor 900 Lee Street, East P.O. Box 3041 Charleston, WV 25331-3041 (304) 346-3620 Fax: (304) 346-3640 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.tgkvf.com/scholarship.html Summary To provide financial assistance to residents of West Virginia who are pursuing a degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to residents of West Virginia who are pursuing a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing at a college or university anywhere in the country. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average and demonstrate good moral character. Preference is given to students specializing in the field of gerontology. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $575 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[90] EIGHT AND FORTY LUNG AND RESPIRATORY DISEASE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Attn: Americanism and Children & Youth Division P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1055 (317) 630-1249 Fax: (317) 630-1223 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.legion.org Summary To provide financial assistance to registered nurses who wish to prepare for advanced positions in supervision, administration, or teaching. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who are graduates of an accredited school of nursing and who wish to continue their studies in the field of lung and respiratory disease nursing on either a full-time or part-time basis. Awards are based on personal and academic qualifications, especially past experience and future employment prospects as they relate to lung and respiratory disease nursing. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data Up to $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Eight and Forty was organized by members of the American Legion Auxiliary in 1922; it began awarding these scholarships in 1957. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

[92] ELIZABETH GARDE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Danish Sisterhood of America Attn: Scholarship Chair 7326 Lehigh Court Zephryhills, FL 34540-1014 (813) 715-0642 Web site: danishsisterhood.org/html/scholarships.html Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to members or relatives of members of the Danish Sisterhood of America. Eligibility This program is open to members or the family of members of the sisterhood who have completed a minimum of 1 full year of study on the undergraduate level in a program to become a registered nurse. Graduates who are interested in pursuing a nursing career are also eligible. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.0. Financial data The stipend is $850. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [93] EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE SCHOLARSHIPS Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) who are pursuing an advanced clinical practice degree. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have been members of the association for at least 12 months. Applicants must be pursuing an advanced clinical degree to become a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to a nurse who applies by March and 1 to a nurse who applies by May. Deadline March or May of each year.

[94] EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) who are pursuing a doctoral degree. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have been members of the association for at least 12 months. Applicants must be pursuing a doctoral degree. Financial data The stipend is $4,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by various contributions to the Foundation of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

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[95] EMFP CLINICAL RESEARCH PRE-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP American Nurses Association Attn: Ethnic Minority Fellowship Program 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7244 Fax: (202) 651-7007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org Summary To provide financial assistance to minority nurses interested in earning a doctorate and preparing for a career as a psychiatric/mental health nurse serving a minority population. Eligibility Applications are accepted from registered nurses who 1) are members of an ethnic or racial minority group, including but not limited to African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders; 2) U.S. citizens or permanent residents; 3) members of the American Nurses Association (ANA); 4) holders of master’s degrees; and 5) able to demonstrate a commitment to a research career related to ethnic/racial, underserved, and underrepresented minority populations. Applicants must be interested in working on a doctoral degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing or a closely-related field. Selection is based on research potential, scholarship, writing ability, knowledge of broad issues in mental health nursing, and professional commitment to ethnic minority concerns. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The maximum stipend is $11,748 per year. Duration Up to 3 years. Additional information Funds for this program are provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Deadline January of each year.

[96] ERNESTINE LOWRIE MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: ANNA Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 (877) 527-0787 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide financial assistance to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate education in nephrology nursing. Eligibility This program is open to nurses who have at least 2 years of clinical practice experience in nephrology settings. Applicants must have been accepted into full-time or parttime undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited educational institution. They must submit academic transcripts; a letter from the supervisor, dean, or department chair outlining academic plans and possible research or project plans; and 2 letters of recommendation.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Financial data The stipend is $25,000 per year. An additional $1,000 per year may be available for travel for scientific purposes or for research/project expenses. Duration 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year. Additional information Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[97] ESTELLE MASSEY OSBORNE SCHOLARSHIP Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 399-1428 Summary To provide financial assistance to Black Americans interested in earning a master’s degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be Black American registered nurses, members of a national professional nursing organization, and enrolled in or applying to a National League for Nursing-approved master’s degree program in nursing. In addition, applicants must be U.S. citizens or have officially applied for citizenship. Selection is based on academic standing and potential for leadership and service to the nursing profession. Financial data Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Awards are for full-time study only. There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[98] ETHEL R. FERRARA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island Corliss Landing 550 South Water Street Providence, RI 02903 (401) 421-9703 Summary To provide financial assistance to students currently enrolled in nursing schools in Rhode Island. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled in a nursing program in Rhode Island who demonstrate financial need, have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average (or 2.0 for a practical nursing degree), and have demonstrated clinical proficiency, enthusiasm, and motivation in their studies. Preference is given to students who are in the latter half of their nursing program. Financial data The stipend is $500. Checks are written jointly to the recipient and the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 6 each year: 4 for students in an R.N. program and 2 for students in a practical nursing program. Deadline May of each year.

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[99] ETHICS CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for continuing education to nurses concerned about clinical ethics. Eligibility The candidate must be a professional registered nurse interested in obtaining knowledge about clinical ethics in oncology nursing. Selection is based on clarity of the professional goal statement and congruence of goal statement with educational activity selected; indication of proposed contribution to oncology nursing; and recommendations. This award is not intended to supplement tuition in a master’s degree program. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[100] ETHNIC MINORITY ACADEMIC MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide financial assistance to ethnic minorities interested in working on a master’s degree in nursing. Eligibility The candidate must 1) be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing; 2) be enrolled in a graduate nursing degree program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing (the program must have application to oncology nursing); 3) not have previously received a master’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation; 4) have a current license to practice as a registered nurse; and 5) be a member of an ethnic minority group (Native American, African American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, or other ethnic minority background). Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend school on a part-time or full-time basis. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary describing their educational activities. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [101] ETHNIC MINORITY BACHELOR’S SCHOLARSHIPS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide financial assistance to ethnic minorities for undergraduate studies in oncology nursing. Eligibility The candidate must 1) be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing; 2) be enrolled in an undergraduate nursing degree program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing (the program must have application to oncology nursing); 3) have a current license to practice as a registered nurse; 4) not have previously received a bachelor’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation; and 5) be a member of an ethnic minority group (Native American, African American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, or other ethnic minority background). Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary describing their educational activities. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[102] EVA LEVITAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Association of Jewish Registered Nurses c/o Irma Abramson, Scholarship Chairperson 10 Tanglewood Court Bloomfield, CT 06002 Summary To provide financial assistance to Jewish residents of Connecticut who are interested in studying at a school of nursing. Eligibility This program is open to Jewish residents of Connecticut who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college program in nursing. Selection is based on academic record and community service. Financial data The stipend is $750. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[103] F. WILLIAM (BILL) RUNDLE SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are resi-

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dents of Arizona or Michigan and interested in obtaining further education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are residents of Arizona or Michigan and currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[104] FACULTY LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Health Professions Parklawn Building, Room 8-34 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1700 (888) 275-4772 Fax: (301) 443-0846 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hrsa.gov Summary To repay the educational loans of faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds in health professional schools. Eligibility Applicants for this assistance must be from a disadvantaged background, defined as individuals who either 1) come from an environment that has inhibited them from obtaining the knowledge, skill, and abilities required to enroll in and graduate from a health professions school or from a program providing education or training in an allied health profession; or 2) come from a low-income family, with an income ranging from less than $10,700 for a family with 1 dependent to $28,100 for a family with 6 or more dependents. They must 1) have a degree from a school of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing, or another health profession; 2) be enrolled in an approved graduate training program in those health professions; or 3) be enrolled as a full-time student in the final year of training, leading to a degree from an eligible school. Financial data This program repays, for each year of service, as much as $20,000 of the outstanding principal and interest on the recipient’s educational loans. The employing school must agree to pay a sum (in addition to faculty salary) equal to that paid by this program. Duration Service must be for a minimum of 2 years. Additional information Recipients must agree to serve as a faculty member at a school of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatric medicine, pharmacy, public health, allied health (including baccalaureate or graduate degree programs in dental hygiene, medical laboratory technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, radiologic technology, speech pathology, audiology, and medical nutrition therapy), nursing, or graduate program in behavioral and mental health (including

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES clinical psychology, clinical social work, professional counseling, and marriage and family therapy). Number awarded Approximately 25 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[105] FADONA/LTC SCHOLARSHIP Florida Association of Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care 200 Butler Street, Suite 305 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 659-2167 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fadona.org Summary To provide financial assistance to individuals employed in long-term care in Florida who are interested in continuing their education. Eligibility This program is open to currently licensed R.N.s, L.P.N.s, or certified nursing assistants (C.N.A.s) employed in the long-term care industry in Florida. R.N.s must be currently accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or master’s degree program in nursing, gerontology program, undergraduate or graduate program in health care management, or nurse practitioner program. L.P.N.s must be currently accepted or enrolled in an R.N. program or undergraduate health care management program. C.N.A.s must be currently accepted or enrolled in an R.N. or L.P.N. program. All applicants must have at least 2 years of employment in the long-term care field (a list of employers and dates of employment is required). They must be either a member of the Florida Association of Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care or sponsored by a member. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is at least $500. Funds are paid directly to the college, university, or accredited L.P.N. school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline October of each year.

[106] FAME SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism P.O. Box 688 Columbus, IN 47202-0688 (812) 379-4351 Fax: (812) 379-1105 Web site: www.fameworld.org Summary To provide scholarship/loans to students who are working on a graduate degree in the health sciences and are interested in becoming missionaries. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled graduate students who are majoring in the health sciences and willing to serve as cross-cultural missionaries. They should be working on a degree in medicine, dentistry, optometry, nursing, or physician’s assistance. Individuals involved in medical residencies in family medicine and general surgery are also eligible. All applicants must be 1) U.S. citizens or permanent residents or 2) health care workers who are registered in a medical school in their own country. Generally, FAME does not grant funds to foreign students in the United States. A per-

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sonal interview may be required. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data This is a scholarship/loan program. Each year, $100,000 is awarded in educational grants. Individual awards depend on the recipient’s financial need. Recipients are expected to serve 1 month, in the mission field, for each $1,000 of scholarship. Duration 1 year or more. Additional information FAME is a Christian medical organization that attempts “to serve the whole man through providing medical/dental care and to preach the gospel.” Recipients enrolled in nursing must submit their grades 2 times each semester and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average to continue the scholarship. All other medical students must submit their grades each semester. Mission service must be in a Christian church, Church of Christ, and/or approved facility. Failure to serve the required time in the field converts these scholarships to loans. The full (or remaining) amount of the loan is to be repaid in that case within 24 months of graduation (or the recipient’s return from the field). Number awarded Varies each year.

[107] FEDERAL PERKINS LOANS Department of Education Attn: Federal Student Aid Information Center P.O. Box 84 Washington, DC 20044-0084 (800) 4-FED-AID Web site: www.ed.gov Summary To provide loans for postsecondary education to students in the United States who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens who have at least a high school diploma or GED certificate, are registered with the Selective Service if required, are enrolled as regular students working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program, and have a valid Social Security number. Financial need as calculated by federal formulas must be demonstrated. Financial data Undergraduate students may borrow up to $4,000 per year, to a maximum of $20,000; graduate and professional school students may borrow up to $6,000 per year, to a maximum of $40,000 (including any Federal Perkins Loans borrowed as an undergraduate). The interest rate is 5 percent. The monthly repayment amount depends on the size of the debt and the length of the repayment period (which may not exceed 10 years). Cancellation of 100 percent of the loan is provided if the borrower becomes totally and permanently disabled or dies; becomes a full-time teacher in a designated elementary or secondary school serving students from lowincome families; becomes a full-time special education teacher of children with disabilities; becomes a full-time qualified professional provider of early intervention services for the disabled; becomes a full-time teacher of math, science, foreign languages, bilingual education, or other teacher shortage areas; becomes a full-time employee of a public or nonprofit child or family service agency providing services to high-risk children and their families from low-income communities; becomes a full-time nurse or medical technician; serves as a

STUDY AND TRAINING full-time law enforcement or corrections officer; or serves as a staff member in the educational component of a Head Start program. Up to 70 percent of a loan may be cancelled if the student serves as a VISTA or Peace Corps volunteer. Up to 50 percent of a loan may be cancelled if the student serves in the armed forces in areas of hostilities or eminent danger. Duration Up to 5 years of undergraduate study and up to 5 additional years of graduate or professional study. Additional information The grace period for Perkins loans is 9 months after graduation, leaving school, or dropping below half-time enrollment. Deferments of loans are available while the recipient is enrolled in an approved graduate or postgraduate program, in an approved rehabilitation training program for the disabled, or for 3 years of unemployment or economic hardship. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Each participating college and university sets its own deadline.

[108] FLORIDA NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Florida Nurses Foundation P.O. Box 536985 Orlando, FL 32853-6985 (407) 896-3261 Summary To provide financial assistance to Florida residents who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must have been Florida residents for at least 1 year and be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program in Florida. They may be working on an associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree. A student who is pursuing initial nursing education (associate or baccalaureate degree and not yet licensed as an R.N.) must have completed at least 1 semester of the nursing program in order to be eligible for the scholarship. Selection is based on academic record (at least a 2.5 grade point average for undergraduates and a 3.0 grade point average for graduate students), financial need, and potential for contribution to the nursing profession and society. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 semester or year. Additional information Recipients who withdraw from their nursing program before completing the semester or year for which this scholarship applies must repay the sponsor the entire amount advanced. Deadline May of each year.

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[109] FLORIDA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Florida Department of Education Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70 Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759 (850) 410-5185 (888) 827-2004 Fax: (850) 488-3612 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.firn.edu/doe/osfa Summary To provide scholarship/loans to students who are interested in serving as a nurse or advanced registered nurse practitioner in a medically underserved area of Florida. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled full or part time in the upper division of an approved nursing program in Florida leading to the award of a baccalaureate or advanced registered nurse practitioner degree, or as a full-time or part-time student in an approved program leading to the award of an associate degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing. Financial data The stipend is $8,000 per year or $12,000 per year for registered nurses pursuing an advanced registered nurse practitioner degree. This is a scholarship/loan program. For each year of assistance, recipients must agree to work for 12 months at a designated health care facility. Any recipient who does not accept employment as a nurse at an eligible health care facility, or who does not complete 12 months of approved employment for each year of scholarship assistance received, must repay an amount equal to twice the scholarship plus interest accruing from the date of the scholarship payment. Duration Up to 2 years. Additional information Eligible health care facilities include county public health departments, federally sponsored community health centers, state-operated medical or health care facilities, and state teaching hospitals. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

[110] FLORIDA NURSING STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM Florida Department of Education Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70 Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759 (850) 410-5185 (888) 827-2004 Fax: (850) 488-3612 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.firn.edu/doe/osfa Summary To repay the educational loans of nurses practicing at designated health care facilities in Florida. Eligibility This program is open to nurses licensed or certified by the Florida Board of Nursing as a licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.), registered nurse (R.N.), or advanced registered nurse practitioner (A.R.N.P.). Preference is given to nurses employed at the Department of Health’s 67 county health departments, federally-funded community/migrant health centers, state-operated medical facilities, and the 6 teaching hospitals in Florida. Nurses employed at any hospital, birth center, or nursing home may participate if their employer agrees to pay 50 percent of the total annual award.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Financial data Eligible nurses may have 25 percent of their outstanding student loans paid annually, to a maximum of $4,000 per year. Duration Up to 4 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications must be submitted quarterly, by March, June, September, and December of each year.

[111] FOUNDATION FOR NEONATAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2343 Fax: (856) 589-7463 Summary To provide financial assistance to neonatal nurses interested in pursuing additional education. Eligibility Applicants must be a professionally active neonatal nurse, engaged in a service, research, or educational role that contributes directly to the health care of neonates or to the neonatal nursing profession. They must be 1) an active member of a professional association dedicated to enhancing neonatal nursing and the care of neonates, and 2) pursuing an advanced or an R.N. to B.S.N. degree. Financial data The stipends are $1,500 or $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program includes the Matthew Hester Scholarship. Number awarded The Matthew Hester Scholarship of $1,500 and several scholarships at $1,000 (the exact number depending on the availability of funds) are awarded each year. Deadline April of each year.

[112] FOUNDATION FOR SEACOAST HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Foundation for Seacoast Health 100 Campus Drive, Suite 1 Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 422-8200 Fax: (603) 422-8207 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide financial assistance to residents of selected areas of New Hampshire and Maine who are interested in working on a health-related degree. Eligibility In order to be eligible, applicants must have been residents for the past 2 years of 1 of the following communities: Portsmouth, North Hampton, Greenland, Rye, Newington, or New Castle in New Hampshire and Kittery, Eliot, or York in Maine. Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a health-related field of study at an accredited postsecondary institution; appropriate fields include biomedical engineering, counseling/mental health, gerontology, health care management or administration, home health care, medical laboratory or radiology, medical technology, medicine, dentistry, nursing, nutrition, optometry, pharmacology, physical or health education, public health, epidemiology, social work, speech pathology, and veterinary medicine. The following documents are to be submitted with

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a student’s application form: proof of residency, 3 letters of support, official school transcripts, an essay on educational goals, a current resume (optional), and test scores (GRE or GMAT for graduate applicants and SAT or ACT for undergraduate applicants). In the selection process, the highest priority is given to academic achievement and potential (e.g., class rank, grade point average, course difficulty, and test scores). Other factors that are considered are school and community participation, work experience, personal recommendations, applicant’s educational goals, written communication skills, and any unusual personal or family circumstances. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $10,000 per year, paid in 2 equal installments. Funds may be used only for tuition, educational fees, and books. Duration 1 year. Deadline January of each year.

[113] FRANCIS H. SHERMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island Corliss Landing 550 South Water Street Providence, RI 02903 (401) 421-9703 Summary To provide financial assistance to students currently enrolled in nursing schools in Rhode Island. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled in a nursing program in Rhode Island who demonstrate financial need, have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average, and have demonstrated clinical proficiency, enthusiasm, and motivation in their studies. Preference is given to students who are in the latter half of their nursing program. Financial data The stipend is $500. Checks are written jointly to the recipient and the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[114] FRANK BLANCHARD SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are residents of New Hampshire or pursuing further education at a program in designated states. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are either 1) residents of New Hampshire, or 2) attending a nurse anesthesia program in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate

STUDY AND TRAINING degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the New Hampshire Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The application fee is $25. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[115] FRANK J. AND CHRISTINE R. BOUSKA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Kansas Nurses Foundation 1208 S.W. Tyler Topeka, KS 66612-1735 (785) 233-8638 Fax: (785) 233-5222 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/snas/ks Summary To provide financial assistance to students in Kansas who are working on a nursing degree on the undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral level. Eligibility This program is open to students in Kansas who are working on a nursing degree on the undergraduate or graduate level. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be Kansas residents, submit a personal narrative describing their anticipated role in nursing in the state of Kansas, submit 3 original letters of recommendation, and enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester (preference is given to students who are engaged in full-time studies). Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[116] FRANKLIN D. BOYCE ANNUAL HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP John Randolph Foundation Attn: Director of Development and Grants Management 106 North Main Street P.O. Box 1606 Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-2239 Fax: (804) 458-3754 Summary To provide financial assistance to residents of selected cities in Virginia who are interested in majoring in a health-related field on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Eligibility Eligible to apply are residents of the City of Hopewell and the following localities: Prince George, Colonial Heights, Petersburg, Emporia, Ft. Lee, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Surry, Greensville, Chesterfield, Charles City, and Varina (southeast Henrico, south of I-64). Foundation employees and immediate family members may not apply. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a postsecondary institution and studying for a health-related occupation, including biology, health administration, medicine, nursing, occupational

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therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychology, radiology lab technician, or social work. Both undergraduate and graduate study are eligible. Applicants must have an SAT score of 850 or higher and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Letters of recommendation are required. Selection is based on the letters (6 points), financial need (10 points), academic record (10 points), extracurricular activities (7 points), and an essay on the following topic: “Discuss health care problems of today’s youth and possible solutions” (7 points). Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years. Additional information This program was established in 1996. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[117] FRANKS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7400 (800) 452-8807 Fax: (541) 687-7419 Web site: www.ossc.state.or.us Summary To provide financial assistance for the study of nursing or theology to residents of designated counties in Oregon. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and current college students with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must be planning to major in nursing or theology at the undergraduate or graduate level. First preference is given to residents of Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties in Oregon; second preference is given to residents of Grant, Harney, Klamath, and Lake counties. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[118] GABRIEL E. TORRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: ANNA Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 (877) 527-0787 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in pursuing a degree that will upgrade their nephrology nursing practice.

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Eligibility Applicants must be full members of the association, have been members for at least 2 years, and provide written documentation of their career and educational goals that includes 1) the name of the institution, 2) how the degree will apply to nephrology nursing practice, and 3) a time frame for completion of the degree. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

employed in the specialty of dermatology, and 3) be pursuing a degree or advanced degree in nursing. Selection is based on a letter in which applicants describe their professional goals, proposed course of study, time frame for completion of study, funds necessary to meet their educational needs, and financial need. Financial data Stipends depend on the number of recipients and availability of funds; recently, they were $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Galderma Laboratories LP. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships was awarded. Deadline October of each year.

[119] GABRIEL E. TORRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NON-R.N.S

[121] GANA SCHOLARSHIP

American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: ANNA Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 (877) 527-0787 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Eligibility Applicants must be associate members of the association, have been members for at least 2 years, and provide written documentation of their career and educational goals that includes 1) the name of the institution, 2) how the baccalaureate degree will apply to nephrology nursing practice, and 3) the projected date of graduation. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[120] GALDERMA LABORATORIES CAREER MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS Dermatology Nurses’ Association East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2330 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: dna.inurse.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Eligibility Applicants for these scholarships must 1) have been members of the association for at least 2 years, 2) be

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are residents of Georgia or pursuing further education at a program in the state. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are either 1) residents of Georgia, or 2) attending a nurse anesthesia program in the state. They must be currently enrolled (not merely accepted) in a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the sponsor. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[122] GAY WALLENTINE MEMORIAL NURSES SCHOLARSHIP St. Alexius Foundation Attn: Department of Development 900 East Broadway P.O. Box 5510 Bismarck, ND 58506-5510 (701) 530-7065 Summary To provide financial assistance to North Dakota residents interested in working on a nursing degree. Eligibility Nursing students who are residents of North Dakota are eligible to apply. Financial data Typically, the stipend ranges from $500 to $1,500 each year, depending upon the interest earned by the endowment.

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Duration 1 year, beginning in September. Additional information This scholarship is named for a former director of critical care services at the St. Alexius Medical Center. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

Additional information Recipients may attend school on a part-time or full-time basis. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary describing their educational activities. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[125] GEORGE DEVANE CRNA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 1055 Broadway, Suite 130 Kansas City, MO 64105-1595 (816) 842-0944 Fax: (816) 842-8079 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gkccf.org Summary To provide financial assistance to African American students at schools of nursing in the selected counties in Missouri and Kansas. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans studying nursing at schools in the greater Kansas City area (including Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties in Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas) or in St. Joseph, Missouri. Financial data The amounts of the awards vary but average $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established by the Nurses Alumnae of General Hospital #2, where professional nursing was taught to African American students from 1911 to 1957. That hospital is now known as the Truman Medical Center in Kansas City. Number awarded 1 or more each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline March of each year.

Kansas Nurses Foundation 1208 S.W. Tyler Topeka, KS 66612-1735 (785) 233-8638 Fax: (785) 233-5222 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/snas/ks Summary To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in a Kansas nurse anesthesia program. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled in a Kansas nurse anesthesia program that is currently certified by the Council on Certification of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. CRNAs working toward a degree are not eligible. Preference is given to applicants in their second year of study, enrolled in school full time, and able to demonstrate greater financial need. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, must submit a personal narrative describing their anticipated role in nursing in the state, must submit 3 original letters of recommendation, must submit a copy of their official transcript, and must submit a letter of acceptance from their school. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[124] GENETICS INSTITUTE MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide financial assistance for master’s degree studies in nursing. Eligibility The candidate must 1) be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing; 2) be enrolled in a graduate nursing degree program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing (the program must have application to oncology nursing); and 3) not have previously received a master’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year.

[126] GEORGIA LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENT PARLEY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Georgia 3035 Mt. Zion Road Stockbridge, GA 30281-4101 (678) 289-8446 Summary To provide financial assistance to descendants of veterans in Georgia who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to George residents who are 1) interested in nursing education and 2) the descendants of veterans. Applicants must be sponsored by a local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary. Selection is based on a statement explaining why they want to become a nurse and why they need a scholarship, a transcript of all high school or college grades, and 4 letters of recommendation (1 from a high school principal or superintendent, 1 from the sponsoring American Legion Auxiliary local unit, and 2 from other responsible people). Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Number awarded Varies, depending upon funds available. Deadline May of each year.

[127] GEORGIA LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM State Medical Education Board of Georgia Two Northside 75, N.W., Suite 220 Atlanta, GA 30318-7701 (404) 352-6476 Fax: (404) 352-6021 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.communityhealth.state.ga.us Summary To provide repayment of educational loans to physicians and other health professionals willing to practice in underserved rural areas of Georgia. Eligibility This program is open to 1) primary care physicians with a degree in allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.) medicine who have completed or who are in their final year of an approved graduate program in allopathic or osteopathic medicine in the United States, and who are eligible to become licensed through the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners of Georgia; and 2) licensed or certified physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives credentialed to practice within Georgia. Applicants must document outstanding medical education debts and commit to practice for a not-for-profit entity in a physician underserved rural area in Georgia. Priority of physician applicants is given, in order, to specialists in obstetrics, family practice, general practice, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, general surgery, psychiatry, or other medical specialties approved by the State Medical Education Board. Financial data Up to $35,000 per year in loan repayments are available for physicians; for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives the loan repayments may be as high as $13,000 per year. Funds are to be used to repay existing medical education loans. Duration All contracts are written for a period of 2 years, with the option to reapply for a second 2-year contract. Additional information Recipients must agree to practice medicine full time in an approved Georgia community for as many years as they receive funding under this program. Recipients who fail to begin or complete their practice obligation are liable to the Board for twice the total uncredited amount of all loans contracted with the recipient. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[128] GEORGIA NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Georgia Nurses Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 1362 West Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, GA 30309-2904 (404) 876-4624 (800) 324-0462 Fax: (404) 876-4621 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/snas/ga Summary To provide financial assistance to Georgia residents who are working on a nursing degree, at any level, at a National League for Nursing accredited school, college, or university.

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Eligibility This program is open to students who are residents of Georgia and currently enrolled (full or part time) in a National League for Nursing accredited program in nursing. They may be working on a degree at any level (including baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral), must have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average, must be a member of a professional organization (e.g., Georgia Association of Nursing Students, Georgia Nurses Association, Georgia League for Nursing), and must provide 2 letters of reference. Financial need must be documented. Priority is given to applicants who meet the following criteria: enrolled in a Georgia school; plan to practice professional nursing in Georgia following graduation; and working on an R.N. to B.S.N. completion. Financial data The stipend is at least $500. Funds may be sent directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Included in this program are 5 named scholarships: the Annie Lou Overton Scholarship, the Katherine Pope Scholarship, the Lucy Willard Scholarship, the Sarah Helen Killgore Scholarship, and the Spillman-Bischoff Scholarship. This program is sponsored by the Georgia Nurses Association and administered by the Georgia Nurses Foundation, Inc. The George League for Nursing also cosponsors the Lucy Willard, Sarah Helen Killgore, and Spillman-Bischoff scholarships. Number awarded 5 or more each year. Deadline June of each year.

[129] THE GREAT 100 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Great 100, Inc. P.O. Box 4875 Greensboro, NC 27404-4875 (800) 729-1975 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.great100.org Summary To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in North Carolina who are interested in working on a degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to students working on a nursing degree, licensed practical nurses who wish to pursue education to become registered nurses, and registered nurses who wish to pursue further education in nursing. Funds are available to support study for an associate degree in nursing, a diploma in nursing, a bachelor’s degree in nursing, or a master’s degree in nursing. Applicants must meet the following criteria: reside in North Carolina, attend a school full time in North Carolina, major in nursing, have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, rank in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class, and agree to work full time as a nurse in North Carolina for 2 years following graduation. Nontraditional applicants are encouraged. As part of the application process, students must complete the official application form, write a statement (300 words or less) about the activities and accomplishments that qualify them for the scholarship, provide 2 letters of recommendation, and submit a transcript for the past 2 academic years. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, potential for contributing to the nursing profession, participation in student and community activities, character, and geographic location. Financial data The stipend is $1,000.

STUDY AND TRAINING Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1989. Each year, the sponsor selects at random 4 institutions in North Carolina: 2 community colleges offering an associate degree in nursing and/or a diploma, 1 college offering a bachelor’s degree, and 1 university offering a master’s degree. The institutions select the scholarship recipients. Number awarded 4 each year: 1 at each of the participating institutions. Deadline May of each year.

[130] GUSTAVUS B. CAPITO FUND FOR NURSING EDUCATION Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Huntington Square, 16th Floor 900 Lee Street, East P.O. Box 3041 Charleston, WV 25331-3041 (304) 346-3620 Fax: (304) 346-3640 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.tgkvf.com/scholarship.html Summary To provide financial assistance to residents of West Virginia who are pursuing a degree in nursing at selected universities in the state. Eligibility This program is open to residents of West Virginia who are pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time degree in nursing at the University of Charleston, West Virginia State College, or West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average and demonstrate good moral character. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[131] GWEN BRIEGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Attn: Neuroscience Nursing Foundation 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4733 (888) 557-2266 Fax: (847) 375-6333 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aann.org Summary To provide funding to graduate students for the study of neuroscience nursing. Eligibility This program is open to nurses who are seeking a master’s degree or a post-master’s certificate with a specialization in neuroscience nursing. Selection is based on involvement in neuroscience nursing during the past 10 years, involvement in professional nursing other than neuroscience nursing during the past 10 years, and a personal statement on the applicant’s anticipated contribution to neuroscience nursing practice, research, and/or education.

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Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds but averages approximately $1,600. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1994. Number awarded The award is presented when a suitable candidate applies. Since 1994, 2 of these scholarships have been awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[132] HEALTH CAREERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP/LOAN PROGRAM Health Careers Foundation 3221 McKelvey Road, Suite 301 Bridgeton, MO 63044-2551 (314) 770-1626 Fax: (314) 770-1432 Web site: www.hcfinfo.org/homepage.asp Summary To provide financial assistance (in the form of scholarships and loans) to individuals—particularly older students—who are interested in working on a degree in nursing, pharmacy, or the allied health professions. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a course of study leading to a certificate, diploma, license, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in 1 of the following health care fields: dietetics, medical technology, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, radiology, respiratory therapy, or speech pathology. They must be working on the degree required for an entrylevel position in the appropriate field; advanced degrees are not eligible unless they are required in order to enter and practice in the profession (e.g., speech pathology, physical therapy). No correspondence programs at any level are acceptable. Selection is also based on academic record, statement of goals, work experience, and program completion date. Priority is given to nontraditional students (adults who either want to enter the work force or change careers) and to individuals with financial need who have few financial aid options. Financial data The amount awarded varies, up to $4,000 per year, depending upon the needs of the recipient. The award consists of half scholarship and half loan (the maximum lifetime loan indebtedness is $8,000). Funds may be used for educational purposes only (tuition, fees, and books) and are paid directly to the recipient in 2 equal installments. The first payment is mailed in August; the second payment is made in January, provided the recipient has maintained at least a 2.0 grade point average. All recipients are required to sign a loan promissory note. Loans are interest free as long as the recipient remains a student or for a grace period of 6 months after leaving school. After the grace period, the interest rate charged in 4 percent per year on the unpaid principal balance. Payment must begin 7 months after leaving school. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information The Health Careers Foundation was established in 1990 by the Health Services Corporation of America and the National Healthcare Coalition. Since then, the foundation has awarded more than $5 million in scholarships and loans to more than 2,200 recipients. Students may attend any appropriate 2-year college, 4-year college, university, vocational-technical school, nursing school, or institute

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES accredited by an appropriate state licensing health career board. Deadline March of each year.

[133] HEALTH PROFESSIONS PREPARATORY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Indian Health Service Attn: Scholarship Program Twinbrook Metro Plaza, Suite 100 12300 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-6197 Fax: (301) 443-6048 Web site: www.ihs.gov Summary To provide financial assistance to Native American students who need compensatory or preprofessional education to qualify for enrollment in a health professions school. Eligibility Applicants must be American Indians or Alaska Natives; be high school graduates or the equivalent; have the capacity to complete a health professions course of study; and be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a compensatory or preprofessional general education course or curriculum. The qualifying fields of study include pre-medical technology, pre-dietetics, pre-nursing, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, and pre-social work. Recipients must intend to serve Indian people upon completion of professional health care education as a health care provider in the discipline for which they are enrolled at the pregraduate level. Financial data Awards provide a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, including room and board, tuition and required fees, and other reasonable educational expenses; the total award is approximately $15,000 per year. Recent annual funding available for this and the Health Professions Pregraduate Scholarship Program was approximately $3,750,000. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 238 awards (of which 92 were continuing) were made under this and the Health Professions Pregraduate Scholarship Program. Deadline March of each year.

[134] HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ELCA SERVICE ABROAD Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Attn: Scholarships 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631-4189 (773) 380-2730 (800) 638-3522, ext. 2730 Fax: (773) 380-2419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.elca.org/wo/index.html Summary To provide financial assistance to lay women who are members of Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) congregations and who wish to pursue postsecondary education for service abroad in nursing or other health professions. Eligibility These scholarships are aimed at ELCA lay women who are at least 21 years of age and have experienced

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an interruption of at least 2 years in their education since high school. Applicants must have been admitted to an academic institution to pursue a career other than a church-certified profession. This program is only available to U.S. citizens studying for service in the health professions associated with ELCA projects abroad. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Duration Up to 2 years. Additional information This program includes the following named scholarships: the Kahler Scholarship, the Vickers/Raup Scholarship, and the Emma Wettstein Scholarship. Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funds available. Deadline February of each year.

[135] HINCKLEY FUND SCHOLARSHIPS Hinckley Fund 3308 Plateau Drive Belmont, CA 94002 Summary To provide financial assistance to California residents interested in working on a graduate degree in the “helping” professions. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are California residents who are working on a degree in the helping professions, including teaching, nursing, medical science, and the ministry. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,000 per year and are divided into 2 equal installments. A total of $30,000 per year is distributed. Duration 1 year. Additional information To receive the second semiannual installment, recipients must be able to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress. Number awarded 10 or more each year.

[136] HOECHST MARION ROUSSEL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To support short-term postdoctoral oncology research training with a senior investigator who has an established program of research that is relevant to oncology nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have a completed doctorate in nursing or a related discipline and have an interest in oncology. Membership in the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is preferred but not required. Applicants must be proposing to learn a new methodology or laboratory procedure, to develop a new program of research or refine an existing program, to attend a specialized research training program, to develop a relationship with a mentor as

STUDY AND TRAINING a springboard to another source of funding, or to work with a multicultural expert on the translation of research tools. The applicant must not have previously received a fellowship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data Up to $10,000 is awarded to cover salary, transportation, lodging, tuition, and other expenses. Up to $8,000 of that may be used for salary support. Recipients also receive funds (up to $1,700) to attend the ONS congress the year following receipt of the award. The sponsoring institution receives a $2,000 award to cover institutional costs. Duration Up to 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

[137] HOFFMANN-LAROCHE SCHOLARSHIPS New Jersey State Nurses Association Attn: Institute for Nursing 1479 Pennington Road Trenton, NJ 08618-2661 (609) 883-5335, ext. 21 (888) UR-NJSNA, ext. 21 Fax: (609) 883-5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njsna.org/institute/institute.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to adult students in New Jersey who are working on a degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be mature students, New Jersey residents, and pursuing a degree in nursing or making a second career of nursing. Applicants who are R.N.s must be members of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (a copy of their membership card must be submitted with their application). Selection is based on financial need, grade point average, and leadership potential. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications must be typed or reproduced by computer; handwritten applications are not accepted. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline December of each year.

[138] IDAHO EDUCATION INCENTIVE LOAN FORGIVENESS Idaho State Board of Education Len B. Jordan Office Building 650 West State Street, Room 307 P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0037 (208) 334-2270 Fax: (208) 334-2632 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sde.state.id.us Summary To provide scholarship/loans to Idaho students who wish to pursue a teaching or nursing career in Idaho. Eligibility Applicants must have graduated from a secondary school in Idaho within the previous 2 years and rank within the upper 15 percent of their graduating high school class or

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have earned a cumulative grade point average in college of 3.0 or higher. They must enroll as a full-time student in an Idaho college or university, pursuing a program of study that will qualify them to receive an Idaho teaching certificate or write the licensure examination approved by the Board of Nursing for a registered nurse. Financial data This is a scholarship/loan program. Loans are forgiven if the recipient pursues a teaching or nursing career within Idaho for at least 2 years. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded Varies each year.

[139] IDAHO HEALTH PROFESSIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Mountain States Group Attn: Project Director, Idaho Health Professional Loan Repayment Program 1607 West Jefferson Street Boise, ID 83702 (208) 336-5533, ext. 235 (800) 382-4234, ext. 235 Web site: www.mtnstatesgroup.org/MsgHomePage.htm Summary To repay the educational loans of primary care health professionals willing to serve in a designated primary care service area within the state of Idaho. Eligibility This program is open to primary care physicians and mid-level providers (both must agree to serve in a designated primary care service area in Idaho for at least 4 years). Primary care physicians must have graduated from an accredited medical school of allopathic or osteopathic medicine; have completed or be enrolled in the final year of an approved graduate training program in family practice, general practice, obstetrics, pediatrics, or internal medicine; and have a current and valid license to practice medicine in Idaho by the time of execution of this loan repayment program contract. Mid-level providers must have graduated from or be enrolled as a student in their final year of an approved course of study or program that leads to licensure as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, or they must have a current and valid license to practice in the state of Idaho by the time of execution of the loan repayment contract. Currently, the top 10 primary care service areas in Idaho are: Payette, Dubois, Shoshone, Ashton, Challis, Horseshoe Bend, Preston, Arco, Leodore, and Salmon. Financial data The amount of the loan repayment may be up to $20,000 per year. The money repaid will be the greater of either the applicant’s existing loan repayment schedule at the time of application or 25 percent of the total loan amount per year. Duration Up to 2 years. Additional information Loan repayments are limited to loans covering reasonable educational and living expenses (including principal and interest). Number awarded Varies each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [140] IDAHO LEGION AUXILIARY NURSES SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Idaho 905 Warren Street Boise, ID 83706-3825 (208) 342-7066 Summary To provide financial assistance for the nursing education of Idaho veterans or their children. Eligibility Student nurses are eligible for this scholarship if they are veterans or the children of veterans who have resided in Idaho for 5 years prior to application. They must be between 17 and 35 years of age. Selection is based on financial need, scholarship, and deportment. Financial data The stipend is $750. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[141] IHC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Indiana Health Care Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee One North Capitol, Suite 1115 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 636-6406 (800) 466-4422 Fax: (317) 638-3749 Web site: www.ihea.org Summary To provide financial assistance to students in Indiana who are interested in working on a nursing degree. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are residents of Indiana who have at least a high school degree or GED, have been accepted by a nursing degree program (R.N. or L.P.N.) in the state, and have a grade point average of at least 2.75. In addition to a completed application, school transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation are required. Applicants are interviewed. Special consideration is given to individuals who are interested in working with the elderly in a long-term care environment. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data Stipends range from $750 to $1,500 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used for tuition, fees, or campus housing. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information This program was established in 1997. Deadline February of each year.

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[142] IHS PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Indian Health Service Attn: Scholarship Program Twinbrook Metro Plaza, Suite 100 12300 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-6197 Fax: (301) 443-6048 Web site: www.ihs.gov Summary To provide scholarship/loans to students enrolled in health professions and allied health professions programs. Eligibility Applicants must be at least high school graduates and be enrolled in a full-time study program leading to a degree in a health-related professions school within the United States. Even though non-Indian students may apply for this program, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (P.L. 94-437) requires that priority for the awards be given to Indian and Native Alaskan applicants. Both the number of Indian applicants and the level of appropriations limit the availability of scholarship awards to non-Indians. Qualifying fields of study include chemical dependency counseling, clinical psychology (Ph.D. only), coding specialist (certificate), computer science (B.S.), dentistry, dietitian (B.S.), civil engineering (B.S.), health education (master’s only), health records, medical technology (B.S.), medical social work (master’s only), allopathic and osteopathic medicine, nurse practitioner, nurse midwifery, associate degree nursing, B.S. nursing, M.S. nursing, optometry, para-optometry, pharmacy (B.S.), physician assistant (B.S.), physical therapy, podiatry (D.P.M.), public health (M.P.H. only), public health nutrition (master’s only), radiologic therapy (associate and B.S.), respiratory therapy (associate), and sonography. Financial data Awards provide a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, including room and board, tuition and required fees, and other reasonable educational expenses; the total award is approximately $18,000. Upon completion of their program of study, recipients are required to provide payback service of 1 year for each year of scholarship support at the Indian Health Service, 1 of 638 tribal health programs, an urban health program, or in private practice serving a substantial number of Indians. Recently, total annual funding for this program was $7,895,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 350 continuing and 103 new awards were made. Deadline April of each year.

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[143] ILLINOIS ALLIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

[144] ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS

Illinois Department of Public Health Attn: Center for Rural Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761 (217) 782-4977 Fax: (217) 782-3987 TTY: (800) 547-0466 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.idph.state.il.us Summary To increase the number of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives practicing in areas of Illinois that have insufficient numbers of primary care providers. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a school located in Illinois that is accredited in its field; be preparing to become a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or certified nurse midwife; be able to demonstrate financial need; and agree to practice full time in a designated shortage area as an allied health care professional for 1 year for each year of scholarship funding received. In addition to a completed application, applicants must submit the following: proof of enrollment or acceptance for admission and a copy of their student aid report. An interview may be required. Preference is given to applicants demonstrating a commitment to providing primary health care services in designated shortage areas and prior experience with medically underserved populations. Financial data The stipends are $7,500 each. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients repay scholarships by practicing as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives in areas of Illinois determined by the Illinois Department of Public Health to be designated shortage areas. Duration Students can receive funding for a maximum of 2 years. Additional information Within 30 days after the student’s licensure to practice, or if already licensed in Illinois within 30 days of completing academic training, the recipient must begin repayment of the award by practicing in a designated shortage area in Illinois. The recipient must practice on a fulltime basis 1 year for each year scholarship funds were received. The responsibility of securing a suitable practice site to fulfill the obligation lies with the scholarship recipient. Recipients who do not fulfill this obligation are required to reimburse the state 3 times the total amount of the scholarship grant received for each unfulfilled year of obligation plus 7 percent interest per year on that amount. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 7 physician assistant and 13 nurse practitioner students received support through this program. Deadline June of each year.

Illinois Farm Bureau Attn: Illinois Agricultural Association Foundation 1701 North Towanda Avenue P.O. Box 2901 Bloomington, IL 61702-2901 (309) 557-2111 Fax: (309) 557-2559 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ilfb.org Summary To provide financial assistance to Illinois residents pursuing a master’s degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Illinois who are registered nurses accepted into an Illinois master’s degree program. Applicants must agree to practice in a rural county in Illinois for 2 years after completing their degree. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year.

[145] ILLINOIS HOSPITAL & HEALTHSYSTEMS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Illinois Hospital & HealthSystems Association 1151 East Warrenville Road P.O. Box 3015 Naperville, IL 60566 (630) 505-7777 Web site: www.ihha.org Summary To provide financial assistance to Illinois residents accepted into or enrolled in a hospital-related health care professional curriculum. Eligibility Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a hospital-related health care professional curriculum. Applicants enrolled in an associate degree or hospitalbased program will be considered in their first year only. Students must have been accepted in a health care professional sequence; that is, when courses are open only to student candidates for the degree or certification; pre-nursing, premedicine, and pre-pharmacy applicants are not eligible until they are accepted into nursing clinicals, medical school, etc. Applicants who have less than 1 academic year remaining until graduation are not eligible for consideration. Selection is based on academic record (at least a 3.5 grade point average is required) and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds must be used for tuition, fees, or books. Duration 1 year. Additional information The school attended need not be in Illinois, but it must be accredited or recognized as an approved program by the appropriate agencies. Deadline April of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [146] ILLINOIS LEGION AUXILIARY STUDENT NURSE SCHOLARSHIPS American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Illinois 2720 East Lincoln Street P.O. Box 1426 Bloomington, IL 61702-1426 (309) 663-9366 Summary To provide financial assistance to residents of Illinois who wish to pursue a college degree in nursing. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are Illinois residents who wish to pursue training in nursing. Applicants must be sponsored by a local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary in Illinois. Financial data These scholarships are $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications may be obtained only from a local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline March of each year.

[147] ILLINOIS NURSING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Illinois Department of Public Health Attn: Center for Rural Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761 (217) 782-4977 Fax: (217) 782-3987 TTY: (800) 547-0466 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.idph.state.il.us Summary To provide scholarship/loans to Illinois residents who are interested in pursuing a certificate in practical nursing, an associate degree in nursing, a hospital-based nursing diploma, or a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have been permanent, legal residents of Illinois for 1 year prior to application. They must be enrolled in or accepted for admission in a nursing program in Illinois accredited by the National League for Nursing or approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Financial need must be documented and priority is given to those applicants that demonstrate the greatest financial need. Financial data Full-time students receive up to $2,000 per academic year for tuition and fees and up to $2,500 per academic year as a living stipend. Part-time students receive up to $2,000 per academic year for tuition and fees. This is a scholarship/loan program. Within 6 months of graduating, recipients are expected to become licensed and begin full- or part-time employment as a practical or registered professional nurse in Illinois for a period of time equal to the educational time supported by the scholarship. If recipients fail to do this, they must repay the full scholarship funds within 6 years in equal installments plus 7 percent interest per year on the unpaid balance. Duration Recipients can receive funding for a maximum period of 1 year if pursuing a practical nursing certificate, 3 years if pursuing an associate degree in nursing or a hospital-

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based nursing diploma, or 4 years if pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, this program provided support to 68 new and 12 continuing students. Of the total number awarded, 10 percent go to applicants entering an approved practical nursing program of not less than 1 academic year; the remaining scholarships are proportionally distributed among all nursing programs based on the most current enrollment information, and at least one half are awarded to applicants who attend state-supported schools. Deadline May of each year.

[148] ILLINOIS/NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Illinois Department of Public Health Attn: Center for Rural Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761 (217) 782-4977 Fax: (217) 782-3987 TTY: (800) 547-0466 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.idph.state.il.us Summary To repay the educational loans of primary care physicians and mid-level providers who agree to serve in federally-designated health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) in Illinois. Eligibility Applicants must practice on a full-time basis in Illinois at a public or nonprofit entity providing primary health services. They must be licensed or approved to practice in Illinois as a board eligible osteopathic or allopathic physician trained in primary care, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, or obstetrics/gynecology; a nurse practitioner; a physician assistant; or a certified nurse midwife. In addition, they must have a sponsor willing to contribute 25 percent of the principle amount, sign a contract with the Illinois Department of Public Health guaranteeing a minimum commitment of 2 years of service, and be willing to document current legitimate educational loans from governmental or commercial lending institutions. Preference is given to applicants who 1) work in HPSA sites that serve a large minority population, at rural sites having ongoing problems recruiting providers, and at migrant and community health centers; 2) have been recruited by or are actively involved with a community-based organization or group having as 1 of its goals the improvement or maintenance of the availability and accessibility of primary health care in its area; and 3) have the greater educational indebtedness. Additional consideration is given to applicants who select an HPSA location having a higher population-toprimary care physician ratio and who receive endorsement by a community-based group or organization. Financial data This program pays up to $25,000 annually plus a 39 percent tax offset for 2 years of service. For 3 or 4 years of service, it pays up to $35,000 annually plus a 39 percent tax offset. Duration 2 to 4 years of service is required. Additional information The program receives most of its funds from federal and state sources and requires a local sponsor contribution of 25 percent of the principle. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 13 physicians, 3 physician assistants, and 1 nurse practitioner partici-

STUDY AND TRAINING pated in this program. If the number of applicants warrants geographic separation, 50 percent of the awards are made to those from rural sites, 25 percent to those from Chicago sites, and 25 percent to those from downstate urban sites.

[149] INA LOVE WILLIAMS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Eligibility This program is open to nurses (R.N., L.P.N., L.V.N.) pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Applicants must have been members of the association for at least 12 months. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship honors a mentor for nurses who was dedicated to promoting education and quality patient care in a nontraditional nursing role. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[150] INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Indian Health Service Attn: Scholarship Program Twinbrook Metro Plaza, Suite 100 12300 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-3396 Fax: (301) 443-4815 Web site: www.ihs.gov Summary To repay the health professions educational loans of Native American or other health professionals who are willing to work for 2 continuous years serving the health needs of American Indians. Eligibility Applicants must have a degree in a health profession and 1) be eligible for, or hold, an appointment as a commissioned officer in the Regular or Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS); 2) be eligible for selection for civilian service in the Regular or Reserve Corps of the PHS; 3) meet the professional standards for civil service employment in the Indian Health Service (IHS); or 4) be employed in an Indian health program without service obligation. Eligible applicants include health professionals in postgraduate training or in their final year of health professions school. Health professions include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatric medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, podiatric medicine, nursing, public health nursing, dentistry, psychiatry, osteopathy, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, public health, social work, marriage and family therapy, chiropractic medicine, environmental health and engineering, and allied health professions. Current priorities for selection are given to allopathic

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physicians if they are board certified/eligible in anesthesiology, emergency room medicine, general surgery, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology and otorhinolaryngology, psychiatry, and radiology; mental health professionals; and nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and certified nurse midwives. In addition, sites are given scores based on a record of frequent staff turnover, current unmatched vacancies in a health profession discipline, and projected vacancies in a health profession discipline; sites with high scores receive priority over sites that have lower scores. Consistent with those priorities, preference is given to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and individuals recruited through the efforts of Indian tribes or tribal or Indian organizations. Financial data Health professionals who have outstanding, qualified educational loans (undergraduate or graduate) receive up to $30,000 of repayment of those loans for each year of service in the IHS. In addition, the program pays up to 31 percent of federal taxes on this money directly to the Internal Revenue Service. Duration 2 years. Number awarded Approximately 250 each year; at least 25 percent are provided to nurses, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives, and at least 10 percent are provided to mental health professionals. Deadline Applications may be submitted by the Friday of the second full week of each month.

[151] INDIANA LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS PARLEY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Indiana 777 North Meridian Street, Room 107 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 630-1390 Fax: (317) 630-1277 Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to daughters and other female descendants of American Legion Auxiliary members in Indiana. Eligibility Daughters, granddaughters, and greatgranddaughters of American Legion Auxiliary members (living or deceased) are eligible to apply. If qualified, applicants must also be auxiliary members, Indiana residents, and attending or interested in attending an Indiana institution of higher education. Selection is based on academic record, interest in the nursing profession, and financial need. Financial data The stipend totals $500, which is given to the recipient at the time she enters school. Duration 2 years. Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline March of each year.

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[152] INDIANA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP FUND PROGRAM

[154] INSTITUTE FOR NURSING GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana ISTA Center Building 150 West Market Street, Suite 500 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2811 (317) 232-2350 (888) 528-4719 (within IN) Fax: (317) 232-3260 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.state.in.us/ssaci Summary To provide scholarship/loans to Indiana residents who are interested in preparing for a career as a nurse. Eligibility Applicants must be Indiana residents, be admitted to an eligible Indiana school as a full- or part-time nursing student, be able to demonstrate financial need, and have earned at least a 2.0 grade point average. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Funds may be used only for tuition and fees. Recipients agree in writing to work as a nurse in a health care setting in Indiana for at least the first 2 years after graduation. If they fail to fulfill that service obligation, they must repay any funds received. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years, but recipients must complete the nursing program within 6 years from the time the first scholarship is awarded. Additional information This program was created in 1990. Number awarded Varies each year.

New Jersey State Nurses Association Attn: Institute for Nursing 1479 Pennington Road Trenton, NJ 08618-2661 (609) 883-5335, ext. 21 (888) UR-NJSNA, ext. 21 Fax: (609) 883-5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njsna.org/institute/institute.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to New Jersey residents who are preparing for a career as a nurse. Eligibility Applicants must be New Jersey residents currently enrolled in an associate degree, baccalaureate, or diploma nursing program located in New Jersey. Applicants who are R.N.s must be members of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (a copy of their membership card must be submitted with their application). Selection is based on financial need, grade point average, and leadership potential. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications must be typed or reproduced by computer; handwritten applications are not accepted. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline December of each year.

[153] INSTITUTE FOR NURSING CAREER MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS New Jersey State Nurses Association Attn: Institute for Nursing 1479 Pennington Road Trenton, NJ 08618-2661 (609) 883-5335, ext. 21 (888) UR-NJSNA, ext. 21 Fax: (609) 883-5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njsna.org/institute/institute.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to licensed practical/vocational nurses or registered nurses in New Jersey who are interested in working on a more advanced degree. Eligibility Applicants must be New Jersey residents. They may be either registered nurses working on a baccalaureate degree in nursing or licensed practical/vocational nurses working on a program leading to the R.N. license. Applicants who are R.N.s must be members of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (a copy of their membership card must be submitted with their application). Selection is based on financial need, grade point average, and leadership potential. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications must be typed or reproduced by computer; handwritten applications are not accepted. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships was awarded. Deadline December of each year.

[155] IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Iowa Health Care Association 6750 Westown Parkway, Suite 100 West Des Moines, IA 50266-7726 (515) 327-5020 Fax: (515) 327-5019 Web site: www.iowahealthcare.org Summary To provide financial assistance to employees in Iowa Health Care Association member facilities who are interested in working on a nursing degree. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are employees at Iowa Health Care Association member facilities who are interested in working on a nursing degree. They must complete an application form, include an essay on their experience in long-term care, provide 2 recommendations from staff with whom they have worked, and include a copy of their letter of acceptance at an approved nursing program. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year, 1 from each of the association’s membership districts.

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[156] IOWA LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP

[158] IRENE AND DAISY MACGREGOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Iowa Attn: Education Committee 720 Lyon Street Des Moines, IA 50309-5457 (515) 282-7987 Fax: (515) 282-7583 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide financial support for nursing education to dependents of Iowa veterans and to veterans who are members of the American Legion. Eligibility To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be members of the American Legion or the American Legion Auxiliary or be the children or grandchildren of veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Lebanon, Panama, or the Persian Gulf. Applicants must reside in Iowa and be enrolled or planning to enroll in a nursing program in that state. Selection is based on character, Americanism, activities, and financial need. Financial data The amount of this scholarship depends on the contributions received from past unit, county, district, department, or national presidents. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Attn: Scholarship Committee 1776 D Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006-5392 (202) 628-1776 Web site: www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.html Summary To provide financial assistance for medical or psychiatric nursing school. Eligibility This program is open to outstanding students who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved program of graduate psychiatric nursing or medicine. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and attend an accredited medical school, college, or university in the United States. They must obtain a letter of sponsorship from a local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter. Preference is given to women applicants if they are “equally qualified.” Selection is based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Additional information Information is also available from Cindy B. Findley, DAR Scholarship Committee Chair, 4929 Warfield Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406-8338, (336) 674-5777, E-mail: [email protected]. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[157] IOWA NURSES’ FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Iowa Nurses’ Foundation c/o Iowa Nurses’ Association 1501 42 Street, Suite 471 West West Des Moines, IA 50266 (512) 225-0495 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.iowanurses.org Summary To provide financial assistance to students working on an undergraduate or graduate nursing degree in Iowa. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this funding are RN-students accepted for or enrolled in a baccalaureate degreecompletion program, a master’s degree program, or a doctorate program in Iowa. First priority is given to members of the Iowa Nurses’ Association, but membership is not required to apply. Selection is based on work experience, professional references, financial need, and educational plans. Financial data A stipend is awarded. Duration 1 year. Additional information Faxed applications are not accepted. Deadline May of each year.

[159] IRMA REEVES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND California Nurses Association Attn: Scholarship Fund 2000 Franklin Street, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 273-2200 Fax: (510) 663-1625 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.califnurses.org Summary To provide financial assistance for continuing education to registered nurses in California. Eligibility Applicants must be licensed registered nurses in California who are pursuing educational programs or who wish to attend short-term continuing education courses. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [160] J. HUGH AND EARLE W. FELLOWS MEMORIAL LOANS J. Hugh and Earle W. Fellows Memorial Loan Fund c/o President Pensacola Junior College 1000 College Boulevard Pensacola, FL 32504-8998 (850) 484-1700 Summary To provide loans to deserving students from northwest Florida who are interested in preparing for a career in medicine, theology, professional nursing, or medical technology. Eligibility This program is open to deserving students from 4 northwestern Florida counties (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton). Applicants must be interested in pursuing a graduate degree in medicine, a doctoral degree in theology, an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing (including training at 2- or 4-year colleges), or a degree in medical technology (including medical or surgical technology, anesthesiology, radiological technology, and selected areas of paramedical technology). They are eligible for these educational loans without regard to race or creed, except that the religious beliefs of theological students may not be in substantial conflict with the faith and doctrines of the Episcopal Church. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record, and the extent of assistance reasonably required to enable the applicants to complete their professional training at an accredited institution. Financial data The loan amounts are determined by the needs of the recipient and are interest free until 4 months after graduation. Thereafter, interest is charged at this rate: 2 percent for the first 9 months, 3 percent for the first full year, 4 percent for the next year, 5 percent for the following year, 8 percent for the next 5 years, and then a fixed rate of prime plus 2 percent until fully paid. Duration Up to 11 years to repay the loan. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[161] JACK E. BARGER, SR. MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania Attn: Awards Committee 2578 Interstate Drive P.O. Box 68525 Harrisburg, PA 17106-8525 (717) 657-1222 (888) 707-PSNA Fax: (717) 657-3796 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.psna.org Summary To provide financial assistance to veterans, military personnel, and their dependents who are studying nursing in Pennsylvania. Eligibility This program is open to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and the children and spouses of veterans and active-duty military personnel. Applicants must be residents of Pennsylvania and currently enrolled in an undergraduate professional school of nursing in the state. Recipients are selected by lottery from among the qualified applicants.

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Financial data The stipends are at least $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is sponsored by the Department of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Recipients must attend the VFW Convention to accept the scholarship; travel, meals, and overnight expenses are paid by the VFW. Number awarded At least 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[162] JAMES D. DURANTE NURSE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Foundation for Long Term Health Care 1201 L Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005 (202) 898-9352 Web site: www.ahca.org Summary To provide financial assistance to nursing students interested in long-term care careers. Eligibility Applicants must work for a long-term care facility that is a member of the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited L.P.N. or R.N. school of nursing program. They must have an interest in long-term care. As part of the application process, the following is required: an application form, 3 letters of recommendation, a written personal statement, and a written essay that links what the applicants have learned academically to their work experience in long-term care. Financial data Each scholarship is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information The National Foundation for Long Term Health Care is the nonprofit affiliate of AHCA, a federation representing more than 11,000 nursing, long-term care, and assisted living facilities. It established this program in 1989. Recipients must agree to complete 25 hours of volunteer service at a long-term care facility that is a member of AHCA. Number awarded At least 20 each year: 10 registered and 10 licensed practical nursing students. To date, the association has awarded more than 300 scholarships worth more than $155,000. Deadline May of each year.

[163] JANE CALLAHAN MEMORIAL PAST PRESIDENTS’ AWARD National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Attn: NAON Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2310 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: naon.inurse.com Summary To provide funding to members of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) who wish to attend continuing education programs.

STUDY AND TRAINING Eligibility Members of the association may apply for this funding if they wish to attend association-sponsored educational programs or purchase educational products published by the association. Financial data The grant is $2,000. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[164] JEAN MARSHALL MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS New Jersey State Nurses Association Attn: Institute for Nursing 1479 Pennington Road Trenton, NJ 08618-2661 (609) 883-5335, ext. 21 (888) UR-NJSNA, ext. 21 Fax: (609) 883-5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njsna.org/institute/institute.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduates in New Jersey who are preparing for a career as a nurse. Eligibility All applicants must be New Jersey residents currently enrolled in an associate degree, baccalaureate, or diploma nursing program located in New Jersey. They must be members of 1 of the following groups: African American, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Applicants who are R.N.s must be members of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (a copy of their membership card must be submitted with their application). Selection is based on financial need, grade point average, and leadership potential. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications must be typed or reproduced by computer; handwritten applications are not accepted. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships was awarded. Deadline December of each year.

[165] JENNET COLLIFLOWER KEYS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Dade Community Foundation Attn: Director of Development 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2780 Miami, FL 33131-2343 (305) 371-2711 Fax: (305) 371-5342 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide financial assistance to upper-division students in Florida who are working on a degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to students in their junior or senior year of an undergraduate nursing degree who are Florida residents and enrolled full time in a Florida public or private university.

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Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[166] JERRY MAKI SCHOLARSHIP Heartland Regional Community Foundation 801 Faraon Street St. Joseph, MO 64501 (816) 271-7910 Fax: (816) 271-7269 Summary To provide financial assistance to students from selected counties in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska who are majoring in social work or nursing in college. Eligibility This program is open only to residents of the following counties (which make up the Healthy Communities for the Midwestern Four Corners service region): 1) in Missouri: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Platte, Ray, and Worth; 2) in Iowa: Decatur, Fremont, Page, Ringgold, and Taylor; 3) in Kansas: Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, and Nemaha; and 4) in Nebraska: Nemaha and Richardson. Applicants must be enrolled in an academic institutions and majoring in either social work or nursing. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1999. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[167] J.O. POLLACK/NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP J.O. Pollack L.L.C. 1700 Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 4772100 Fax: (773) 477-2521 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jopollack.com Summary To provide financial assistance to students currently enrolled in a state-approved nursing program. Eligibility All applicants must be students currently enrolled in state-approved nursing programs. These programs may be on any level: baccalaureate, master’s, associate, diploma, or practical nursing. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, have performed 25 hours or more of volunteer community service (excluding clinical curriculum) related to the health care profession within the past 12 months, and write an essay (up to 500 words) on “Why I Chose the Nursing Profession as a Career.” Selection is based on academic record, community service, and the essay. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [168] JOHN E. O’CONNOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program. First-year students must have completed 6 months of nurse anesthesia classes; secondyear students must have completed 12 months of nurse anesthesia classes. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funds for this program are provided by the David L. Jelinek Agency. The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[169] JOSH GOTTHEIL MEMORIAL BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARDS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for continuing education to professional registered nurses who can demonstrate meritorious practice in bone marrow transplant (BMT) nursing. Eligibility This program is open to professional registered nurses who are interested in pursuing continuing education at the bachelor’s or master’s degree level. Applicants must be currently employed as a registered nurse working in BMT (at least 75 percent of time must be devoted to patient care) or in the position of nurse manager, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, BMT coordinator, or equivalent position. They must have at least 2 years in BMT nursing practice. Candidates are evaluated on the following criteria: 1) clarity of professional goal statement; 2) demonstrated commitment to professional development (e.g., continuing education attendance, inservices given); 3) potential for continuing professional practice in BMT nursing; 4) recommendations; 5) examples of professional expertise and/or contributions in BMT nursing; 6) demonstrated commitment to BMT nursing prac-

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tice; 7) examples of compassion for the BMT patient and family; and 8) quality of the application. Applicants must not have previously received this career development award from the foundation. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Funds may be used to support a continuing education program or to supplement tuition in a bachelor’s or master’s program. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[170] JOYCE KELLY, CRNA, EDD SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program. Applicants must be second-year students who have completed 12 months of nurse anesthesia classes. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Students attending Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia are not eligible. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia. The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[171] JUANITA ROBLES-LOPEZ/PAMPERS PARENTING INSTITUTE AND PROCTER & GAMBLE SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Hispanic Nurses Attn: National Awards and Scholarship Committee Chair 1501 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 (202) 387-2477 Fax: (202) 483-7183 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.thehispanicnurses.org/scholarships.html Summary To provide financial assistance for graduate nursing education to members of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). Eligibility Eligible are Hispanic students enrolled in a master’s degree program in a maternal-child nursing program.

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Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and members of the association. Selection is based on academic excellence (preferably a grade point average of 3.0 or higher), potential for leadership in nursing, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by Procter & Gamble Company and Pampers Parenting Institute. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

ship/loan program; recipients must work the equivalent of full time for 1 year for each year of scholarship support received. If the recipient changes majors or decides not to work for the sponsor as a nurse, the scholarship becomes a loan, with 15 percent interest charged. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies; generally, 300 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

[172] JUSTINE E. GRANNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) who are pursuing an advanced clinical practice degree. Eligibility This program is open to emergency nurses who are pursuing an advanced clinical degree to become a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Applicants must have been members of the association for at least 12 months. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

Iowa United Methodist Foundation 500 East Court Avenue, Suite C Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 283-1991 Summary To provide financial assistance for college to ethnic minorities in Iowa. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are American Indian and other ethnic minority students preparing for a career in nursing, public health, or a related field at a college or school of nursing within Iowa. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Preference is given to graduates from Iowa high schools. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[173] KANSAS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Kansas Board of Regents Attn: Student Assistance Section 1000 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612-1321 (785) 296-3517 Fax: (785) 296-0983 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.KansasRegents.com Summary To provide scholarship/loans to Kansas residents who are interested in preparing for a nursing career. Eligibility This program is open to students in Kansas who are committed to practicing nursing (L.P.N. or R.N.) in the state. Applicants must be accepted at a Kansas nursing program (pre-nursing students are ineligible). They must locate a sponsor (generally a hospital or long-term care facility) that is willing to provide up to half of the scholarship and to provide full-time employment to the recipient after licensure. Financial need is considered if there are more applicants than available funding. Financial data Recipients who enroll in L.P.N. programs are eligible to receive $2,500 per year; those enrolled in R.N. programs are eligible to receive $3,500 per year. Sponsors pay from $1,000 to one half of the scholarship and the State of Kansas pays the remaining amount. This is a scholar-

[174] KAREN O’NEILL ENDOWED ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE SCHOLARSHIP

[175] KATHERINE PORTNOY MATTLESON SCHOLARSHIP Association of Jewish Registered Nurses c/o Irma Abramson, Scholarship Chairperson 10 Tanglewood Court Bloomfield, CT 06002 Summary To provide financial assistance to Jewish residents of Connecticut who are interested in studying at a school of nursing. Eligibility This program is open to Jewish residents of Connecticut who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college program in nursing. Selection is based on academic record and community service. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [176] KATIE GREATRIX ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Attn: NAON Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2310 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: naon.inurse.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) who are interested in studying for a master’s degree. Eligibility This program is open to orthopaedic nurses who are members of the association and pursuing a master’s degree. Applicants must submit a detailed letter outlining the proposed course of study, professional goals and objectives, and relevance of the program to orthopedic nursing practice. Current members of the association’s executive board, staff, and foundation trustees are not eligible for this scholarship. Financial data The stipend is $20,000 per year. Funds may be used for tuition and other school-related fees. Duration 2 years. Additional information Recipients must complete a research project or provide a manuscript acceptable for publication in 1 of the association’s publications by the completion of course study. Number awarded 1 every other year. Deadline October of even-numbered years.

[177] KENTUCKY NURSING INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Kentucky Board of Nursing Attn: Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300 Louisville, KY 40222-5172 (502) 329-7000, ext. 290 (800) 305-2042 Fax: (502) 329-7011 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kbn.state.ky.us Summary To provide scholarship/loans to residents of Kentucky interested in preparing for career as a nurse and working in the state. Eligibility This program is open to Kentucky residents who will be attending approved prelicensure nursing programs (registered nurse or practical nurse) or graduate nursing programs in any state. Applicants must be interested in working as a nurse in Kentucky following graduation. Preference is given to applicants with financial need, practical nurses pursuing registered nursing education, and registered nurses pursuing graduate nursing education. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must work as a nurse in Kentucky for 1 year for each academic year funded. If a recipient does not complete the nursing program within the specified time period, or does not complete the required employment, then the recipient is required to repay any monies awarded plus accrued interest.

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Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains normal academic progress (8 credit hours per semester for prelicensure and B.S.N. students; 6 credit hours per semester for graduate nursing students). Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

[178] KEVIN DUCKO, CRNA SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are residents of New Jersey and interested in obtaining further education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are residents of New Jersey currently enrolled in the second year of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement (grade point average of 3.0 or higher), participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the New Jersey Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The application fee is $25. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[179] KNF EDUCATION GRANTS Kentucky Nurses Foundation 1400 South First Street P.O. Box 2616 Louisville, KY 40201 (502) 637-2546 (800) 348-611 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kentucky-nurses.org/knf.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to registered nurses in Kentucky who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree. Eligibility This program is open to currently-licensed registered nurses in Kentucky who have been actively practicing nursing in the state for at least 3 years prior to the date of application. Applicants must plan to work in a field of nursing in Kentucky following completion of their studies. Financial need must be demonstrated. Membership in the Kentucky Nurses Association is not required, but members receive priority. Applicants working on a bachelor’s degree should have completed half of their course work, have at least a 3.0 grade

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point average, and be able to demonstrate leadership in the nursing profession. Applicants working on a master’s or doctoral degree must be licensed to practice professional nursing in Kentucky, be able to demonstrate leadership and creativity in nursing (clinical practice, education, administration, or research) for at least 3 years prior to applying for this award, and have been admitted into a master’s program in nursing or a doctoral program in nursing or a related field. All applicants must submit 3 letters of reference. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

cants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, submit a personal narrative describing their anticipated role in nursing in the state of Kansas, submit 3 original letters of recommendation, and enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester (preference is given to students who are engaged in full-time studies). The following priority is followed in awarding scholarships: R.N.s pursuing B.S.N.s, graduate and postgraduate nursing study, formal nursing programs (advanced registered nurse practitioner, etc.), and students enrolled in undergraduate nursing programs. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

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[182] LAKEVIEW SCHOLARSHIP

Kansas Nurses Foundation 1208 S.W. Tyler Topeka, KS 66612-1735 (785) 233-8638 Fax: (785) 233-5222 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/snas/ks Summary To provide financial assistance to students in Kansas who are working on a nursing degree on the undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral level. Eligibility This program is open to students who are working on a nursing degree on the undergraduate or graduate level. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be Kansas residents, submit a personal narrative describing their anticipated role in nursing in the state of Kansas, submit 3 original letters of recommendation, and enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester (preference is given to students who are engaged in full-time studies). The following priority is followed in awarding scholarships: R.N.s pursuing B.S.N.s, graduate and postgraduate nursing study, formal nursing programs (advanced registered nurse practitioner, etc.), and students enrolled in undergraduate nursing programs. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline June of each year.

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program. Applicants must be second-year students who have completed 12 months of nurse anesthesia classes. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[181] KSNA DISTRICT 2 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

[183] LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Kansas Nurses Foundation 1208 S.W. Tyler Topeka, KS 66612-1735 (785) 233-8638 Fax: (785) 233-5222 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/snas/ks Summary To provide financial assistance to students in several counties in Kansas who are working on a nursing degree on the undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral level. Eligibility This program is open to students who are working on a nursing degree on the undergraduate or graduate level and have resided for at least 1 year in the following counties in Kansas: Johnson, Leavenworth, or Wyandotte. Appli-

Lakewood Medical Center Foundation P.O. Box 6070 Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 633-1150 Summary To provide financial assistance to residents of several southern California cities who are interested in earning a degree in medicine, nursing, or pharmacy. Eligibility Applicants must have a permanent address or an address of record in 1 of the following cities in southern California: Bellflower, Cerritos, Compton, Cypress, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Norwalk, Paramount, or Signal Hill. They must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of medicine, nursing, or pharmacy. Selec-

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tion is based on academic achievement, financial circumstances, extracurricular activities, and general merit. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information The scholarship “represents an investment in the students from the greater Lakewood area,” but recipients are not required to return to the area to work. Deadline February of each year.

Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications must be typed or reproduced by computer; handwritten applications are not accepted. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships was awarded. Deadline December of each year.

[184] LAWRENCE R. FOSTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

[186] LOIS HALLBERG NURSE’S SCHOLARSHIP

Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7400 (800) 452-8807 Fax: (541) 687-7419 Web site: www.ossc.state.or.us Summary To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Oregon who are interested in pursuing a public health career. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Oregon who are interested in pursuing a career in public health (not private practice). First preference is given to applicants currently working and graduate students majoring in public health. Second preference is given to undergraduates entering the junior or senior year of a health program, including nursing, medical technology, and physician assistant. As part of the application process, they must submit an essay (at least 1 page in length) on their interest and experience (if any) in a public health career, migrant clinics, or community primary care clinics. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of South Dakota c/o Patricia Coyle P.O. Box 117 Huron, SD 57350-0117 (605) 353-1793 Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to children of South Dakota veterans. Eligibility To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must 1) be the child or grandchild either of a veteran or a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; 2) be a resident of South Dakota; 3) be between the ages of 16 and 22; and 4) plan to study nursing. They must include with their application a statement on “Why I want to be a nurse.” Selection is based on character (30 percent), Americanism (10 percent), leadership (10 percent), scholarship (20 percent), and financial need (30 percent). Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Further information is also available from Past Presidents Parley Chair, Elda Hoffer, Box 312, Roscoe, SD 57471, (605) 287-4359. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[187] LORETTA FORD SCHOLARSHIP [185] LILY BIERSTEIN SCHOLARSHIPS New Jersey State Nurses Association Attn: Institute for Nursing 1479 Pennington Road Trenton, NJ 08618-2661 (609) 883-5335, ext. 21 (888) UR-NJSNA, ext. 21 Fax: (609) 883-5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njsna.org/institute/institute.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to New Jersey residents who are preparing for a career as a nurse. Eligibility Applicants must be New Jersey residents (high school graduates or adults) who are enrolled in or applying to an associate degree, baccalaureate, or diploma nursing program located in New Jersey. Applicants who are R.N.s must be members of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (a copy of their membership card must be submitted with their application). Selection is based on financial need, grade point average, and leadership potential.

North Carolina Foundation for Nursing 103 Enterprise Street Raleigh, NC 27607-7325 (919) 821-4250 (800) 729-1975 Fax: (919) 829-5807 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/snas/nc/index.htm Summary To encourage registered nurses in North Carolina and other states to become nurse practitioners. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who are interested in pursuing graduate level education so they can become nurse practitioners. Applicants must be registered nurses with previous work experience in a medically underserved population in a nonmetropolitan area. They must have been accepted into an approved master’s degree nurse practitioner program in North Carolina. Financial need must be demonstrated. Priority is given to North Carolina residents and to those registered nurses who are active in their local and statewide professional nursing association. Special con-

STUDY AND TRAINING sideration is give to applicants who plan to practice in a medically underserved area. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established by the North Carolina Nurses Association Council of Nurse Practitioners and is administered by the North Carolina Foundation for Nursing. Funding for the scholarship is provided by Pratt Pharmaceutical.

[188] LOUISIANA STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Attn: Division of Research and Development 1201 Capitol Access Road P.O. Box 629 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629 (225) 342-9500 Fax: (225) 342-5568 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dhh.state.la.us/indexbody.htm Summary To repay the educational loans of primary care practitioners who agree to work in health professional shortage areas in Louisiana. Eligibility For the purposes of this program, eligible primary care practitioners include those who are specialty board certified or have completed a residency in family practice, osteopathic general practice, obstetrics or gynecology, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, or dentistry. Also eligible are physician assistants, advanced nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be licensed to practice in Louisiana, have no other obligations for health professional service, have not defaulted on educational loans, and have not breached a health professional service contract. They must agree to work in a federally-designated health professional shortage area for a public or nonprofit private entity in a full-time capacity. Financial data The program repays governmental or commercial educational loans. Physicians and dentists can receive up to $13,333 per year for a 2-year commitment and up to $20,000 per year for a 3-year commitment. Primary care physicians who work in a health professional shortage area and in 1 of the top 20 priority parishes identified in the 1993 Louisiana Primary Care Access Plan Reportreceive up to $30,000 per year for a 3-year commitment. Dentists who work in a health professional shortage area and accept referrals for HIV infected patients from the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, and/or Louisiana Health Care Authority’s Ambulatory Care Sites can receive up to $30,000 per year for a 3-year commitment. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives can receive up to $3,333 per year for a 2-year commitment and up to $5,000 for a 3-year commitment. Duration Recipients may work either 2 years or 3 years in a health professional shortage area in Louisiana. Additional information Recipients must work at least 2 years in a health professional shortage area in Louisiana to receive these funds. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

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[189] M. ELIZABETH CARNEGIE SCHOLARSHIP Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 399-1428 Summary To provide financial assistance to Black Americans who wish to pursue doctoral training in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be Black American registered nurses, a member of a national professional nursing organization, and enrolled in or applying to a nursing or nursing-related program at the doctoral level. In addition, applicants must be U.S. citizens or have officially filed for citizenship. Selection is based on academic standing and potential for leadership and service to the nursing profession. Financial data Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[190] MABEL KEATON STAUPERS SCHOLARSHIP Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. 3029 13th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-3858 Summary To provide financial assistance to Black American students who are interested in preparing for or advancing in the nursing profession. Eligibility The nominee for this scholarship must be a current member of Chi Eta Phi Sorority and the American Nurses’ Association, have demonstrated leadership in and contributed to the advancement of minority nurses, have contributed to the recruitment and retention of minorities in nursing, and be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing school in a program leading to a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information This award is named in honor of Mabel Keaton Staupers, who helped to open previously closed doors for Black nurses. Number awarded 1 each year (awarded at the sorority’s national convention). Deadline January of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [191] MADELINE PICKETT (HALBERT) COGSWELL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Attn: Scholarship Committee 1776 D Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006-5392 (202) 628-1776 Web site: www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.html Summary To provide financial assistance for the nursing education of active members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students currently enrolled in accredited schools of nursing who are members, eligible for membership, or related to a member of DAR. Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of nursing school. They must be sponsored by a local chapter of DAR. Selection is based on academic excellence, commitment to field of study, and financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Information is also available from Cindy B. Findley, DAR Scholarship Committee Chair, 4929 Warfield Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406-8338, (336) 674-5777, E-mail: [email protected]. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February or August of each year.

[192] MAINE STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Maine Department of Human Services Office of Primary Health Care Attn: Director 35 Anthony Avenue, Station #11 Augusta, ME 04333-0011 (207) 624-5424 Fax: (207) 624-5431 Summary To provide financial incentives to encourage certain health care providers to practice in federally-designated health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) in Maine. Eligibility This program is open to physicians, dentists, and certified nurses, midwives, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who are willing to work in HPSAs in Maine for a specified period of time. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to be licensed or certified in the state. They must have no other outstanding health professional service obligations and must not be in breach of a health professional service contract to the federal, state, or local government. Financial data This program helps health care providers repay their educational loans in exchange for their professional service in federally-designated HPSAs in Maine. For each 2-year commitment, $50,000 is paid for physicians, $40,000 for dentists, and $25,000 for certified nurses, midwives, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Duration All commitments are for a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 4 years.

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Additional information This program is jointly funded by the U.S. Public Health Service’s National Health Service Corps (50 percent) and the State of Maine (50 percent). Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[193] MARCH OF DIMES NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Attn: Vice President for Research 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 (914) 997-4556 Fax: (914) 997-4560 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.modimes.org Summary To provide financial assistance to registered nurses enrolled in graduate programs of maternal and child nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who are enrolled in graduate programs in maternal and child nursing. Applicants must be a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), or the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). They must submit a 2-page essay on their educational plan; career goals and how they correlate with the mission of the March of Dimes to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality; past, current, and planned involvement in nursing for mothers and infants; and why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1997. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[194] MARGARET JONES MEMORIAL NURSING FUND Hawai’i Community Foundation 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1300 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 566-5570 (888) 731-3863 Fax: (808) 521-6286 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hcf-hawaii.org Summary To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in preparing for a career in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled in a B.S.N. or M.S. in nursing degree program in Hawaii, and to students enrolled in a Ph.D. program in nursing on the mainland. Preference is given to members of the Hawai’i Nurses Association. Applicants must be residents of the state of Hawaii; be able to demonstrate financial need; be interested in attending an accredited 2- or 4- year college or university as full-time students; and be able to demonstrate academic achievement (3.0 grade point average or above).

STUDY AND TRAINING Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, grants averaged $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This fund was established in 1917 to honor Margaret Jones, a nurse killed when the S.S. Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine during World War I. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 20 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[195] MARGARET L. HAGEMAN SCHOLARSHIP Wyoming Nurses Association Attn: Finance Committee Majestic Building, Suite 305 1603 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82001 (307) 635-3955 Fax: (307) 635-2173 Summary To provide financial assistance to students in Wyoming who are pursuing a degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to Wyoming residents who are preparing for a career as a registered nurse or registered nurses who are pursuing advanced education in nursing. Applicants must have completed at least 1 semester in a Wyoming accredited nursing program. An interview may be required. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Preference is given to “nontraditional” students. Financial data The stipend is $1,200, paid in 2 equal installments. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline July of each year.

[196] MARGARET MILLER MEMORIAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Applicants must have been members of the association for at least 12 months. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship honors a longtime member of the Emergency Nurses Association. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[197] MARGUERITE MC’ALPIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Washington 3600 Ruddell Road S.E. P.O. Box 5867 Lacey, WA 98509-5867 (360) 456-5995 Fax: (360) 491-7442 Summary To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate training in the field of nursing to Washington veterans or their children and grandchildren. Eligibility This program is open to Washington veterans and their children and grandchildren. They must be interested in studying nursing on the undergraduate or graduate level. Students must submit their applications to the appropriate auxiliary unit. Each auxiliary unit submits 1 candidate to the Department competition. Selection is based on character, financial need, scholastic history, reference letters, a statement expressing desire for education, and (for graduate school applicants) a resume of the applicant’s training and experience in nursing. Financial data The stipend is $800. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[198] MARTHA L. BANKHEAD/KAREN ELIZABETH GARVEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education at a program in Connecticut. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program in Connecticut. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Connecticut Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [199] MARY ANN REINERT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Heartland Regional Community Foundation 801 Faraon Street St. Joseph, MO 64501 (816) 271-7910 Fax: (816) 271-7269 Summary To provide financial assistance to nursing students from several counties in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. Eligibility This program is open only to residents of the following counties (which make up the Healthy Communities for the Midwestern Four Corners service region): 1) in Missouri: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Platte, Ray, and Worth; 2) in Iowa: Decatur, Fremont, Page, Ringgold, and Taylor; 3) in Kansas: Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, and Nemaha; and 4) in Nebraska: Nemaha and Richardson. Applicants must be working on a nursing degree, with a specialization in surgical nursing. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[200] MARY MARSHALL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES Virginia Department of Health Attn: Center for Primary Care and Rural Health 1500 East Main Street, Suite 227 P.O. Box 2448 Richmond, VA 23218 (804) 371-4090 Fax: (804) 371-0116 Web site: www.vdh.state.va.us Summary To provide scholarship/loans to licensed practical nursing students in Virginia who are willing to practice as practical nurses in the state following graduation. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Virginia who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a school of practical nursing in the state. Applicants must submit a narrative in which they explain the significance of the scholarship in pursuing their educational goals, their financial need, and their plans for professional practice following graduation. Selection is based primarily on financial need, although scholastic achievement is also considered. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants. Scholarship recipients must agree to engage in full-time nursing practice in Virginia for 1 month for every $100 received. The required service must begin within 90 days of the recipient’s licensure date. If the recipient fails to complete the course of study, or pass the licensing examination, or provide the required service, all scholarship funds received must be repaid with interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 4 additional years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

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[201] MARY MARSHALL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR REGISTERED NURSES Virginia Department of Health Attn: Center for Primary Care and Rural Health 1500 East Main Street, Suite 227 P.O. Box 2448 Richmond, VA 23218 (804) 371-4090 Fax: (804) 371-0116 Web site: www.vdh.state.va.us Summary To provide scholarship/loans to nursing students in Virginia who are willing to practice as nurses in the state following graduation. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Virginia who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a school of nursing in the state (graduate students pursuing degrees not offered in Virginia may attend school in another state). Applicants must submit a narrative in which they explain the significance of the scholarship in pursuing their educational goals and their plans for professional practice following graduation. They must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 in required courses. Selection is based primarily on financial need, although scholastic achievement is also considered. Financial data The maximum annual scholarship is $2,000 for undergraduates or $4,000 for graduate students. Scholarship recipients must agree to engage in full-time nursing practice in Virginia for 1 month for every $100 received. The required service must begin within 90 days of the recipient’s licensure date. If the recipient fails to complete the course of study, or pass the licensing examination, or provide the required service, all scholarship funds received must be repaid with interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 4 additional years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

[202] MARY OPAL WOLANIN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP National Gerontological Nurses Association 7794 Grow Drive Pensacola, FL 32514-7072 (850) 473-1174 (800) 723-0560 Fax: (850) 484-8762 Summary To provide financial assistance to graduate student members of the National Gerontological Nurses Association (NGNA). Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are majoring in gerontology/geriatric nursing and carrying at least 6 units at a school accredited by the NLN. Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation, a current school catalog describing courses with gerontological nursing content, all academic transcripts (at least a 3.0 grade point average is required), a statement of purpose for requesting the scholarship, a statement of future professional and educational goals, and a statement of financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,500.

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Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must be willing to serve on the honors and awards committee for a minimum of 1 year and must agree to attend the association’s annual conference. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline July of each year.

cants must submit a 300-word essay on the topic “What a Nursing Career Means to Me.” Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[203] MARY OPAL WOLANIN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

[205] MARYLAND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

National Gerontological Nurses Association 7794 Grow Drive Pensacola, FL 32514-7072 (850) 473-1174 (800) 723-0560 Fax: (850) 484-8762 Summary To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to members of the National Gerontological Nurses Association (NGNA). Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are full- or part-time nursing students in the junior year of a baccalaureate program or sophomore year of an associate program at a school accredited by the NLN. Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation, a current school catalog describing courses with gerontological nursing content, all academic transcripts (at least a 3.0 grade point average is required), a statement of purpose for requesting the scholarship, a statement of future professional and educational goals, and a statement of financial need. They must intend to work in a gerontology/geriatric setting after graduation. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must be willing to serve on the honors and awards committee for a minimum of 1 year and must agree to attend the association’s annual conference. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline July of each year.

Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: State Scholarship Administration 16 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1781 (410) 974-5370 (800) 974-1024 Fax: (410) 974-5376 TTY: (800) 735-2258 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mhec.state.md.us Summary To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students in Maryland who are interested in preparing for a career in the legal or medical professions. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate nursing students and graduate students working on a degree in dentistry, law, medicine, nursing, or pharmacy at an accredited institution in Maryland. Applicants must be Maryland residents. This is a need-based program. Financial data Stipends range from $200 to $1,000 per year, depending on the need of the recipient. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply for 3 additional years. Additional information Recipients must study on a fulltime basis. Deadline February of each year.

[204] MARYLAND LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS’ PARLEY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Maryland 1589 Sulphur Spring Road, Suite 105 Baltimore, MD 21227 (410) 242-9519 Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to the daughters of Maryland veterans. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are the daughters of ex-servicewomen who wish to become a registered nurse, who can show financial need, and who are residents of Maryland. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 22. If there are no applications from daughters of exservicewomen, the award may be given to the daughter of an ex-serviceman. Selection is based on academic record, potential for the nursing profession, and financial need. Appli-

[206] MARYLAND STATE NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: State Scholarship Administration 16 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1781 (410) 974-5370 (800) 974-1024 Fax: (410) 974-5376 TTY: (800) 735-2258 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mhec.state.md.us Summary To provide scholarship/loans to college students in Maryland who are interested in preparing for a career as a nurse. Eligibility This program is open to nursing students attending a college, university, or hospital that awards a nursing degree (undergraduate or graduate) or diploma in Maryland. Applicants must be Maryland residents, be majoring or planning to major in a nursing-related field, and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average in high school or in a postsecondary nursing curriculum. Nurses seeking a second nursing degree are also eligible. Financial data The scholarship/loan is up to $2,400 per year for tuition and mandatory fees (recipients with estab-

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES lished financial need receive an additional award of up to $2,400 per year for living expenses). Recipients must agree to work in a nursing shortage area for the number of years they received support through this program. If they fail to complete that service obligation, they must repay the award with interest at the prime rate plus 2 percent. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Number awarded Varies; generally, up to 300 each year. Of the scholarships awarded each year, 10 percent are reserved for students seeking a second nursing degree. Deadline June of each year.

[207] MARYLAND TUITION REDUCTION FOR NONRESIDENT NURSING STUDENTS Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: State Scholarship Administration 16 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1781 (410) 974-5370 (800) 974-1024 Fax: (410) 974-5376 TTY: (800) 735-2258 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mhec.state.md.us Summary To enable residents of states other than Maryland to attend Maryland nursing schools at reduced tuition rates. Eligibility This program is open to nursing students at Maryland public colleges who are residents of states other than Maryland. Applicants must enroll for at least 6 credits per semester. Financial data Recipients are entitled to pay the same tuition as if they were Maryland residents. They must agree to work as a full-time nurse in Maryland 1 year for each year they receive an award or repay the money with interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

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Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[209] MASTER’S DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS IN CANCER NURSING American Cancer Society Attn: Extramural Grants Department 1599 Clifton Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 (404) 329-7558 (800) ACS-2345 Fax: (404) 321-4669 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cancer.org Summary To provide financial assistance to graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in cancer nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses with a current license to practice who are enrolled in or applying to a master’s degree program in cancer nursing at an academic institution within the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be committed to pursuing studies full time, have had experience in professional nursing (as well as cancer nursing), be involved in professional and academic organizations, be involved in the American Cancer Society and other volunteer organizations, have published or contributed to publications and creative works, have received professional and personal awards and honors, and be committed to a career in cancer nursing. They must be preparing to work in the following fields of cancer nursing: research, education, administration, or clinical practice. Financial data The stipend is $10,000 per year. Payments are made to the institution at the beginning of each semester. Duration 1 to 2 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline December of each year.

[210] MAYO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP [208] MASSACHUSETTS LEGION NURSING SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Attn: Department of Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon Street, Suite 546-2 Boston, MA 02133-1044 (617) 727-2966 Fax: (617) 727-2969 Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to the children of members of the American Legion in Massachusetts. Eligibility Eligible to apply are the children and grandchildren of current members in good standing in the American Legion’s Department of Massachusetts (or members in good standing at the time of death). Applicants must be under the age of 22, entering their freshman year of college, in financial need, and preparing for a career as a nurse. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school.

National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 589-3200 Fax: (301) 589-3223 Summary To provide financial assistance for undergraduate nursing education to members of the National Black Nurses Association. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in a B.S.N., A.D., diploma, or L.P.N./L.V.N. program with at least 1 full year of school remaining. Selection is based on participation in student nurse activities, involvement in the Black community, and involvement in community health services-related activities. Financial data The award ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING Deadline April of each year.

[211] M.D. “JACK” MURPHY MEMORIAL NURSES TRAINING FUND American Legion Attn: Department of Missouri P.O. Box 179 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179 (573) 893-2353 (800) 846-9023 Fax: (573) 893-2980 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.missourilegion.org Summary To provide financial assistance for the nursing education of residents of Missouri. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Missouri who are high school seniors or current college students pursuing or planning to pursue a program of training to become a registered nurse. Applicants must graduate in the top 40 percent of their high school class or have a 2.0 grade point average from their last college or university semester. They must be 1) the child, grandchild, or great grandchild of a veteran who served 90 days on active duty in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy of the United States and received an honorable discharge; 2) unmarried; and 3) under 21 years of age. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $750 per year, payable in 2 equal installments. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Additional information Information is also available from the Education and Scholarship Committee Chairman, Merton I. Adreon, 1153 Greatfalls Court, Ballwin, MO 63021, (636) 225-3307. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[212] MEANA SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are residents of Maine or pursuing further education at a program in designated states. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are either 1) residents of Maine, or 2) attending a nurse anesthesia program in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities.

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Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Maine Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MEANA). The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[213] MEDTRONIC PHYSIO-CONTROL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: AAOHN Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to registered nurses who are pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree to prepare for a career in occupational and environmental health. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who are enrolled in a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree program. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, occupational and environmental health. Selection is based on 2 letters of recommendation and a 500word essay on the applicant’s professional goals as they relate to the academic activity and the field of occupational and environmental health. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Medtronic Physio-Control Corporation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[214] MEDTRONIC PHYSIO-CONTROL ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE SCHOLARSHIP Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) who are pursuing an advanced clinical practice degree. Eligibility This program is open to nurses pursuing an advanced clinical degree to become a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Preference is given to nurses focusing on cardiac nursing, including cardiac resuscitation. Applicants must have been members of the association for at least 12 months. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Additional information This program is funded by the Medtronic Physio-Control Corporation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[215] MENISCUS MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION AND PRACTICE CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARDS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for continuing education to professional registered nurses who can demonstrate meritorious practice in cancer nursing. Eligibility This program is open to professional registered nurses who possess or are pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Applicants must be currently employed, with a minimum of 75 percent time devoted to direct patient care, and have at least 2 years of experience in an oncology nursing practice. Candidates are evaluated on the following: 1) clarity of professional goal statement; 2) demonstrated commitment to professional development (e.g., continuing education attendance, inservices given); 3) potential for continuing professional practice in oncology nursing; 4) recommendations; and 5) quality of the application. Applicants must not have previously received this career development award from the foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Funds may be used to support a continuing education program or to supplement tuition in a bachelor’s program. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[216] MENTORED CLINICAL SCIENTIST DEVELOPMENT AWARDS National Institutes of Health Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources Attn: GrantsInfo 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6095 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 (301) 435-0714 Fax: (301) 480-8443 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To provide financial support for specialized study to clinically trained professionals who are committed to a career in research and have the potential to develop into independent investigators. Eligibility This program is open to candidates who 1) have a clinical degree or its equivalent; 2) can identify a mentor with extensive research experience; and 3) are willing to spend a minimum of 75 percent of full-time professional effort conducting research and research career development activities for the period of the award. Applications may be submitted

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on behalf of candidates by domestic, non-federal organizations, public or private, such as medical, dental, or nursing schools or other institutions of higher education. Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Financial data This program provides salary and fringe benefits for the candidate only; each component establishes its own salary limits on career awards. Each appointee is allowed up to $20,000 per year for tuition, fees, and books related to career development; research expenses, such as supplies, equipment, and technical personnel; travel to research meetings or training; and statistical services including personnel and computer time. Facilities and administrative costs are reimbursed at 8 percent of modified total direct costs. Duration 3 to 5 years. Additional information Awards under this program are available from 15 agencies of the National Institutes of Health (NIH): the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the National Eye Institute, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The names and addresses of staff people at each agency are available from the address above. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January, May, or September of each year.

[217] MENTORED CLINICAL SCIENTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AWARDS National Institutes of Health Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources Attn: GrantsInfo 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6095 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 (301) 435-0714 Fax: (301) 480-8443 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To provide financial support to clinicians who wish to become independent researchers. Eligibility Individuals participating in this program must be recruited and selected by departments or divisions from domestic, non-federal organizations, such as medical, dental, or nursing schools, or from comparable institutions of higher education that have strong, well-established research and training programs. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have a clinical degree or its equivalent, have initiated internship and residency training (or its equivalent), and are provided with a mentor who has extensive research experience and a record of providing the type of

STUDY AND TRAINING training required. The candidate must also be willing to spend a minimum of 75 percent of full-time professional effort conducting research, career development, and/or researchrelated activities. Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Financial data This program provides salary and fringe benefits for the candidate only; each component establishes its own salary limits on career awards. Each appointee is allowed up to $20,000 per year for tuition, fees, and books related to career development; research expenses, such as supplies, equipment, and technical personnel; travel to research meetings or training; and statistical services including personnel and computer time. Facilities and administrative costs are reimbursed at 8 percent of modified total direct costs. Duration 3 to 5 years. Additional information Awards under this program are available from 2 agencies of the National Institutes of Health (NIH): the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. The names and addresses of staff people at each agency are available from the address above. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January, May, or September of each year.

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related to career development; research expenses, such as supplies, equipment, and technical personnel; travel to research meetings or training; and statistical services including personnel and computer time. Facilities and administrative costs are reimbursed at 8 percent of modified total direct costs. Duration 3 to 5 years. Additional information Awards under this program are available from 10 agencies of the National Institutes of Health (NIH): the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the National Institute of Nursing Research, the National Human Genome Research Institute, and the National Center for Research Resources. The names and addresses of staff people at each agency are available from the address above. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January, May, or September of each year.

[219] MERCEDES R. O’HALE SCHOLARSHIP [218] MENTORED RESEARCH SCIENTIST DEVELOPMENT AWARDS National Institutes of Health Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources Attn: GrantsInfo 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6095 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 (301) 435-0714 Fax: (301) 480-8443 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To provide financial support to research scientists who need an additional period of sponsored research training as a way to gain expertise in a research area new to them or in an area that would demonstrably enhance their scientific career. Eligibility This program is open to candidates who have a research or a health-professional doctorate or its equivalent and who have demonstrated the capacity or potential for highly productive independent research in the period after the doctorate. The candidate must identify a mentor with extensive research experience and must be willing to spend a minimum of 75 percent of full-time professional effort conducting research and research career development activities for the period of the award. Applications may be submitted on behalf of candidates by domestic, non-federal organizations, public or private, such as medical, dental, or nursing schools or other institutions of higher education. Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Financial data This program provides salary and fringe benefits for the candidate only; each component establishes its own salary limits on career awards. Each appointee is allowed up to $20,000 per year for tuition, fees, and books

North Carolina League for Nursing Attn: Academic Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 10683 Raleigh, NC 27605 (919) 833-4055 (800) 451-8065 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uncg.edu/nur/scholar.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to registered nurses enrolled in RN-BSN completion programs located in North Carolina. Eligibility Applicants must be registered nurses who hold an unrestricted license and who are enrolled in an RN-BSN completion program in North Carolina. They must have completed at least 1 nursing course in the RN-BSN program, have at least a 3.0 grade point average for work completed in the program, and be able to demonstrate financial need (in case of a tie). Financial data The stipend is $500 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1993. Number awarded 1 each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [220] MERIDIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS JEAN MARSHALL SCHOLAR AWARD New Jersey State Nurses Association Attn: Institute for Nursing 1479 Pennington Road Trenton, NJ 08618-2661 (609) 883-5335, ext. 21 (888) UR-NJSNA, ext. 21 Fax: (609) 883-5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njsna.org/institute/institute.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to New Jersey residents who are working on a graduate degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be New Jersey residents currently enrolled in a master’s or higher degree program in the state. They must be R.N.s and must be members of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (a copy of their membership card must be submitted with their application). Selection is based on financial need, grade point average, and leadership potential. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications must be typed or reproduced by computer; handwritten applications are not accepted. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships was awarded. Deadline December of each year.

[221] METROPOLITAN DENVER MEDICAL SOCIETIES ALLIANCE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Metropolitan Denver Medical Societies Alliance 1850 Williams Street Denver, CO 80218 Summary To provide financial assistance to college students in Colorado who are working on a nursing degree. Eligibility Eligible to apply are students currently enrolled in a college or university in Colorado who are working on a B.S.N. degree. Applicants must be Colorado residents. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[222] MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of

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the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education at a program in Michigan. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program in Michigan. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The application fee is $25. Number awarded 5 each year: 1 at each of the 5 schools in Michigan with an accredited nurse anesthesia program. Deadline April of each year.

[223] MICHIGAN LEGION AUXILIARY NURSING, PHYSICAL THERAPY, AND RESPIRATORY THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Michigan 212 North Verlinden Street Lansing, MI 48915 (517) 371-4720 Fax: (517) 371-2401 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.michalaux.org Summary To provide financial assistance for the postsecondary education of Michigan veterans’ dependents and descendants who are interested in careers in nursing, physical therapy, or respiratory therapy. Eligibility To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be the daughters, granddaughters, greatgranddaughters, sons, grandsons, great-grandsons, wives, or widows of honorably discharged or deceased veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Lebanon, Panama, or the Persian Gulf. They must be in the top quarter of their class, in financial need, and residents of Michigan at the time of application and for 1 year preceding the date of the award. Applicants must be willing to train as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, physical therapist, or respiratory therapist at a school in Michigan. Financial data This scholarship is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information The grant, paid directly to the recipient’s school, may be used for tuition, room and board, fees, books, and supplies for the first year of study at a Michigan school of nursing, physical therapy, or respiratory therapy. Number awarded 3 each year: 1 each for nursing, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy. Deadline March of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [224] MICHIGAN LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Michigan Department of Community Health Attn: Health Legislation and Policy Development Lewis Cass Building 320 South Walnut Street, Sixth Floor Lansing, MI 48913 (517) 241-9946 Fax: (517) 241-2962 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide loan repayment funds to health professionals willing to serve in medically underserved communities in Michigan. Eligibility This program is open to primary care physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and physician assistants. Candidates must be graduates of accredited training programs and must be licensed or certified to practice in Michigan. A physician/dentist must be a graduate of an accredited school of allopathic or osteopathic medicine or a school of dentistry and must have completed an approved residency training program in obstetrics, family practice, general practice, internal medicine, or pediatrics. A nurse practitioner or nurse midwife must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and have completed an approved graduate nurse midwifery or nurse practitioner training program. A physician assistant must be certified and have completed an accredited program of academic and clinical training. All applicants must be U.S. citizens and work or agree to work for a public or nonprofit organization for 40 hours per week; the organization must accept Medicaid and Medicare patients. Health professionals are not eligible if they have a service obligation to any program for any reason, have a loan with an existing service obligation, are currently participating in another loan repayment program, or have defaulted on an obligation for health professional service to the federal or state government. Financial data Eligible physicians and dentists can receive up to $25,000 per year. Eligible nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and physician assistants can receive up to $15,000 per year. Duration At least 2 years. Additional information This program is also known as the Michigan Essential Health Provider (MEHP) Recruitment Grant Program. Recipients must sign a contract with an approved Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) site for at least 2 years of service. Number awarded Varies each year (generally, around 30). Deadline August for contracts that begin in October; February for contracts that begin in April.

[225] MILDRED NUTTING NURSING SCHOLARSHIP National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Attn: Scholarship Committee 1776 D Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006-5392 (202) 628-1776 Web site: www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.html Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education.

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Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are undergraduate students currently enrolled in accredited schools of nursing who have completed at least 1 year. Applicants must be sponsored by a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Preference is given to applicants from the greater Lowell, Massachusetts area. Selection is based on academic excellence, commitment to field of study, and financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Information is also available from Cindy B. Findley, DAR Scholarship Committee Chair, 4929 Warfield Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406-8338, (336) 674-5777, E-mail: [email protected]. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February or August of each year.

[226] MILLER-ERB NURSING DEVELOPMENT FUND Mennonite Health Services 234 South Main Street, Suite A Goshen, IN 46526 (219) 534-9689 (800) 611-4007 Fax: (219) 534-3254 Web site: www.mhsonline.org Summary To provide forgivable loans to nurses and nursing graduate students involved in the field of nursing among Mennonites. Eligibility This program is based on the philosophy that “total nursing care encompasses a spirit of Christian love, understanding and caring for the whole person.” It provides funding for the following activities: loans for research and writing with a forgiveness clause when published and presented to a Mennonite constituency and others in the nursing field; graduate study loans with a forgiveness clause for service in Mennonite institutions; leadership training loans for nursing service with a forgiveness clause for service in Mennonite institutions; and other creative projects that support the philosophy of the program. Selection is based on evidence of Christian faith and commitment, participation in local church organization, professional nursing ability and experience, leadership of others and organization of group tasks, dependability in carrying out commitments, ability for realistic self appraisal, and effectiveness in relationships with others. Financial data Awards range from $1,000 to $2,000 per year. The maximum lifetime award to any person is $4,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This program was established in 1979. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [227] MINNESOTA LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS PARLEY HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Minnesota State Veterans Service Building 20 West 12th Street, Room 314 St. Paul, MN 55155-2069 (651) 224-7634 Summary To provide financial assistance for education in health care fields to members of the American Legion Auxiliary in Minnesota. Eligibility Applicants must be residents of Minnesota, have been members of the American Legion Auxiliary for at least 3 years, have a minimum grade point average of 2.0, and intend to study in Minnesota. Their proposed major may be in any phase of health care, including nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, X-ray or other technician, physical or other therapist, dental hygienist, and dental assistant. Financial data The stipend is $750. Funds are sent directly to the school after satisfactory completion of the first quarter. Duration 1 year. Additional information These scholarships are tenable only in Minnesota. Number awarded Up to 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[228] MINNESOTA NURSE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM Minnesota Department of Health Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Attn: Loan Forgiveness Program Officer 121 East Seventh Place, Suite 460 P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164-0975 (651) 282-6302 (800) 366-5424 (within MN) Fax: (651) 297-5808 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.health.state.mn.us Summary To repay the loans of students who plan to become registered or licensed practical nurses and who are willing to work in a nursing home or Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions (ICFMR) in Minnesota after they graduate. Eligibility This program is open to individuals who plan to enroll or are currently enrolled in a program of study that will prepare them to be either a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Applicants must plan to practice in a nursing home or ICFMR in Minnesota. Applications must be submitted while the students are still in school for their training. Financial data For each year that a participant serves as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in a nursing home or ICFMR in Minnesota for a minimum of 30 hours per week, the sponsor will repay up to $3,000 on their educational loans, directly to the loan servicer. Participants who fail to ful-

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fill that service obligation are required to repay the total amount paid by the sponsor plus interest. Duration Participants are eligible for 1 or 2 years of loan repayment, depending on the length of their nursing educational program. Participants who complete a 1-year program are eligible for 1 year of loan repayment; those who complete a 2-year program are eligible for 2 years of loan repayment. Additional information Applicants are responsible for securing their own loans. Eligible loans include government, commercial, and foundation loans for actual costs paid for tuition, reasonable education expenses, and reasonable living expenses related to the graduate or undergraduate education of a health professional. To remain eligible for this program, participants must complete at least 1 year of service in a designated rural area in the first 2 years following completion of their nursing educational program. Number awarded Up to 10 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[229] MINNESOTA RURAL MIDLEVEL PRACTITIONER LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM Minnesota Department of Health Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Attn: Loan Forgiveness Program Officer 121 East Seventh Place, Suite 460 P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164-0975 (651) 282-6302 (800) 366-5424 (within MN) Fax: (651) 297-5808 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.health.state.mn.us Summary To repay the loans of students who plan to become midlevel health practitioners and work in rural Minnesota. Eligibility This program is open to individuals who plan to enroll or are currently enrolled in a program of study that will prepare them for service as midlevel practitioners; these include nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, advanced clinical nurse specialists, and physician assistants. They must plan to practice in a designated rural area in Minnesota after completion of their educational program (i.e., areas in Minnesota outside the cities of Duluth, Mankato, Moorhead, Rochester, and St. Cloud and outside the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington). Applications must be submitted while the students are still in school for their midlevel practitioner training. Financial data For each year that participants serve as a midlevel practitioner in a designated rural area for a minimum of 30 hours per week, the sponsor will repay up to $3,500 on their educational loans, directly to the loan servicer. Participants who fail to fulfill that service obligation are required to repay the total amount paid by the sponsor plus interest. Duration Participants are eligible for 2 or 4 years of loan repayment, depending on the length of their midlevel educational program. Participants who complete a 1-year program are eligible for 2 years of loan repayment; those who complete a 2-year program are eligible for 4 years of loan repayment. Additional information Applicants are responsible for securing their own loans. Eligible loans include government,

STUDY AND TRAINING commercial, and foundation loans for actual costs paid for tuition, reasonable education expenses, and reasonable living expenses related to the graduate or undergraduate education of a health professional. To remain eligible for this program, the participant must complete at least 2 years of service in a designated rural area in the first 4 years following completion of their midlevel educational program. Number awarded Up to 8 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[230] MINNESOTA STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Minnesota Department of Health Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Attn: Loan Forgiveness Program Officer 121 East Seventh Place, Suite 460 P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164-0975 (651) 282-6302 (800) 366-5424 (within MN) Fax: (651) 297-5808 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.health.state.mn.us Summary To repay the loans of primary care providers who plan to become full-time practitioners in designated shortage areas of Minnesota. Eligibility This program is open to primary care physicians (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology), dentists, dental hygienists, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, licensed professional mental health counselors, psychiatric nurse specialists, primary care physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and certified midwives. Applicants must agree to practice at least 2 years in a Minnesota nonprofit private or public site designated by the federal government as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). They must be U.S. citizens who have no unserved obligation for service to another governmental or non-governmental agency. Financial data For each year that a participant serves as a primary care provider in a designated shortage area, the sponsor will repay up to $20,000 on their educational loans, directly to the loan servicer. Duration 2 years; a third and fourth year of loan repayment may be granted, depending on the availability of state and federal funds. Additional information Applicants are responsible for securing their own loans. Eligible loans are any government or commercial loan for actual costs paid for tuition, reasonable education expenses, and reasonable living expenses related to graduate or undergraduate education of health care professionals. Severe financial penalties apply to physicians who breach their contractual agreement to serve at least 2 years at an approved site. Number awarded Up to 5 each year. Deadline November of each year.

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[231] MIRIAM FAY FURLONG GRANT Alpha Tau Delta Attn: Central Office 150 Cruickshank Drive Folsom, CA 95630 Web site: www.atdnursing.org Summary To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education in nursing to members of Alpha Tau Delta (a national fraternity for professional nurses). Eligibility This program is open to members in good standing of the fraternity who are entering their junior or senior year of study and can demonstrate financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $100 to $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[232] MISSISSIPPI NURSING EDUCATION GRADUATE LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Mississippi Office of State Student Financial Aid 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211-6453 (601) 432-6997 (800) 327-2980 (within MS) Fax: (601) 432-6527 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide scholarship/loans to Mississippi residents who are interested in working on a graduate degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to current Mississippi residents who are interested in working on a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. This is a merit-based program. Selection is based on cumulative grade point average. Financial need is not considered. Financial data Up to $3,000 per year for master’s degree students and up to $5,000 per year for doctoral students. This is a scholarship/loan program. Obligation can be discharged on the basis of 1 year’s full-time service in nursing in Mississippi for 1 year’s scholarship/loan. In the event the recipient fails to fulfill the service obligation, repayment of principal and interest is required. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average and maintains satisfactory academic progress. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; awards are granted on a first-come, firstserved basis. Deadline April of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [233] MISSISSIPPI NURSING EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Mississippi Office of State Student Financial Aid 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211-6453 (601) 432-6997 (800) 327-2980 (within MS) Fax: (601) 432-6527 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide scholarship/loans for nursing education to Mississippi residents. Eligibility Eligible are Mississippi residents working on a B.S.N. degree as a junior or senior at an accredited school of nursing in the state. Both current R.N.s and non-R.N.s are eligible. Priority is given to residents of Warren County. Financial data Scholarship/loans are $1,500 per academic year for B.S.N. students who already are licensed as R.N.s or $2,000 per academic year for those who are not. The total maximum award is $3,000 for students with an R.N. or $4,000 for those without it. For part-time students, that total award is pro-rated over 3 years. For each year of service as a fulltime nurse in Mississippi, 1 year’s loan will be forgiven. In the event the recipient fails to fulfill the service obligation, repayment of principal and interest is required. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 1 additional year of full-time study or 2 years of part-time study. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; awards are granted on a first-come, firstserved basis, with first priority to renewal applicants and then to residents of Warren County. Deadline March of each year.

[234] MISSISSIPPI NURSING TEACHER STIPEND PROGRAM Mississippi Office of State Student Financial Aid 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211-6453 (601) 432-6997 (800) 327-2980 (within MS) Fax: (601) 432-6527 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide scholarship/loans to Mississippi licensed registered nurses who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching nursing. Eligibility This program is open to Mississippi residents who are enrolled full time in a school of nursing (within or outside of Mississippi) in a master’s or Ph.D. program. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Priority is given to nursing faculty who are within 12 months of earning a doctoral degree. Selection is based on cumulative grade point average. Financial data Under this program, students pursuing either an M.S.N. or Ph.D. are eligible to receive up to $1,000 per month. This is a scholarship/loan program. Obligation can be discharged by full-time teaching in Mississippi in professional nursing for 2 years for every year of scholarship assistance received. In the event the recipient fails to fulfill the service obligation, repayment of principal and interest is required. Duration Up to 1 calendar year for M.S.N. students; up to 2 calendar years for D.S.N. students.

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Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; awards are granted on a first-come, firstserved basis. Deadline April of each year.

[235] MISSOURI LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS PARLEY SCHOLARSHIPS American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Missouri 600 Ellis Boulevard Jefferson City, MO 65101-2204 (573) 636-9133 Summary To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to Missouri residents who are members of a veteran’s family and wish to study nursing. Eligibility Applicants for these scholarships must be residents of Missouri, the dependent children or grandchildren of a veteran, and interested in nursing as a vocation. Applicants must be a senior in an accredited high school and cannot have attended an institution of higher learning. Financial data This scholarship is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[236] MISSOURI PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICAL NURSING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM Missouri Department of Health Attn: Health Systems Development Unit P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 (573) 751-6400 (800) 891-7415 Fax: (573) 751-6010 Web site: www.health.state.mo.us Summary To provide scholarship/loans to nursing students in Missouri who agree to work in an “area of need” in the state. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Missouri who have lived for 1 or more years in the state for purposes other than attending an educational institution. Applicants must have applied for acceptance into a full-time course of study leading to an associate degree, a diploma, a bachelor of science, or a master of science degree in nursing, or leading to the completion of educational requirements for a licensed practical nurse. The educational institution must have a Missouri program approved by the State Board of Nursing for participation in this program. Selection is based on financial need. Financial data The maximum loan is $5,000 per year for professional nursing education or $2,500 per year for practical nursing education. This is a scholarship/loan program. Loans are forgiven at the rate of 25 percent per year for qualifying employment in an area of defined need (a geographic area or a nursing specialty that is experiencing a shortage of nurses in Missouri). If the loan is not forgiven by service, it must be repaid at 9.5 percent interest.

STUDY AND TRAINING Duration 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient is enrolled in an approved program. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline July or December of each year.

[237] MISSOURI PROFESSIONAL NURSING STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Missouri Department of Health Attn: Health Systems Development Unit P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 (573) 751-6400 (800) 891-7415 Fax: (573) 751-6010 Web site: www.health.state.mo.us Summary To repay the educational debts of nurses who agree to work in an “area of need” in Missouri. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this program are 1) professional nurses who are licensed to practice in Missouri, 2) fulltime nursing students in their final year of study for a baccalaureate degree in nursing, or 3) nursing students in their final year of full-time study in a graduate program leading to a master’s degree in nursing. Applicants must be interested in working in an area of Missouri where their professional services are urgently needed. Qualifying employment is defined as fulltime employment in Missouri as a professional nurse in a public agency providing health care anywhere in the state of Missouri, a nonprofit agency in an area of defined need, or a nonprofit agency that is not in an area of defined need but can prove a need for nursing professionals. Applicants recruited into new positions are given priority over those seeking retention. The following loans are eligible for repayment: commercial loans for nursing education made by banks, credit unions, savings and loan institutions, schools, or other financial institutions; or loans made by federal, state, county, or city agencies authorized by law to make loans for nursing education. Only outstanding loans qualify (past payments cannot be refunded by this program). Financial need is a criterion for selection. Financial data The maximum annual repayment is $10,000; individual contract amounts vary, according to the funds available and the amount of the recipient’s educational debt. Duration Nurses selected to contract for loan repayment will be required to work in an “area of need” for at least 2 years. Additional information Participants choose the agency and area where they want to work. Placement is not provided by the program. The program is funded by a surcharge paid by nurses at the time of licensure and renewal of licensure. Additional funding is provided by the cash collection of loans made through the Missouri Professional Nursing Student Loan Repayment Program, penalties paid by persons defaulting on their contracts, general revenue, and voluntary contributions. In exchange for repayment of educational loans, nurses who are selected must agreed to provide nursing services through employment at a qualifying agency or in a qualifying area of need. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

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[238] MLN/MCNEA NURSING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Michigan League for Nursing 33150 Schoolcraft Road, Suite 201 Livonia, MI 48150-1646 (734) 427-1900 Fax: (734) 427-0104 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: oeonline.com/mln Summary To provide financial assistance to undergraduate nursing students in Michigan. Eligibility This program is open to students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program (A.D.N., P.N., B.S.N., or B.S.N./R.N. Degree Completion) in Michigan, have completed at least 1 nursing course with a clinical component, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and write a short essay on a nursing-related topic. Selection is based on academic record, contributions, and quality of the essay. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is jointly sponsored by the Michigan League for Nursing (MLN) and the Michigan Council of Nursing Education Administrators (MCNEA). Number awarded Up to 4 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[239] MORGAN-SANDERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Kansas Nurses Foundation 1208 S.W. Tyler Topeka, KS 66612-1735 (785) 233-8638 Fax: (785) 233-5222 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/snas/ks Summary To provide financial assistance to students in Kansas who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to students who reside in Kansas. The award is given according to the following priorities, in descending order: RNs pursuing a B.S.N. degree; graduate students in nursing education, nursing administration, or adult education programs (with priority given to master’s and then doctoral level); nonacademic nursing or nursing-related programs leading to a certificate; students enrolled in an undergraduate B.S.N. program; and students enrolled in undergraduate A.D.N. programs. Students enrolled in graduate or certificate program preparation for clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists are not eligible. Preference is given to students engaged in full-time study. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, must submit a personal narrative describing their anticipated role in nursing in the state, must submit 3 original letters or recommendation, must submit a copy of their official transcript, and must submit a letter of acceptance from their school. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [240] NADONA/LTC ABOVE AND BEYOND SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care Attn: Education/Scholarship Committee 10999 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 233 Cincinnati, OH 45242-8301 (513) 791-3679 (800) 222-0539 Fax: (513) 791-3699 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nadona.org Summary To provide financial assistance to students who are working on an advanced nursing degree and who are members of National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (NADONA/LTC). Eligibility To be eligible, the candidate must be a member of the association, be currently employed in long-term care (for at least 1 year), plan to remain employed in long-term care for at least 2 years after graduation, have graduated from a nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing; be currently accepted or enrolled in a master’s or higher degree program in nursing, gerontology, health administration, or a field related to long-term care nursing; and write an essay (up to 250 words) that describes why the candidate is seeking this degree and how the education will be used in the future. Students who received funds/awards from a NADONA/LTC scholarship within the last 4 years are ineligible to apply for this award. Financial data The amount awarded varies each year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this scholarship are provided by Johnson & Johnson Long Term Care Business Group. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[241] NADONA/LTC CARING SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care Attn: Education/Scholarship Committee 10999 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 233 Cincinnati, OH 45242-8301 (513) 791-3679 (800) 222-0539 Fax: (513) 791-3699 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nadona.org Summary To provide financial assistance to students who are working on a nursing degree and who are members of the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (NADONA/LTC). Eligibility To be eligible, the candidate must be a member of the association, be currently employed in long-term care (for at least 1 year), plan to remain employed in long-term care for at least 2 years after graduation, be currently accepted or enrolled in a National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited B.S.N., master’s, or higher degree program (proof of acceptance and NLN accreditation must accompany the application), and write an essay (up to 250 words) that describes why the candidate is seeking this degree and how the education

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will be used in the future. Students who received funds/awards from a NADONA/LTC scholarship within the last 4 years are ineligible to apply for this award. Financial data The amount awarded varies each year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this scholarship are provided by Professional Medical Products, Inc. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[242] NADONA/LTC UPWARD BOUND! SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care Attn: Education/Scholarship Committee 10999 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 233 Cincinnati, OH 45242-8301 (513) 791-3679 (800) 222-0539 Fax: (513) 791-3699 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nadona.org Summary To provide financial assistance to nurses who are currently employed in long-term care and are interested in pursuing higher education, with a career focus on long-term care. Eligibility To be eligible, the candidate must be a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, or a certified nursing assistant (evidence of licensure or certification must accompany the application) and be currently accepted or enrolled in 1 of the following programs: 1) an L.P.N. or R.N. program; 2) an accredited R.N. program or undergraduate health care management program; 3) a baccalaureate or master’s degree program in nursing or gerontology; 4) an undergraduate or graduate program in health care management. Candidates must be currently employed in long-term care (for at least 1 year) and plan to remain employed in that field for at least 2 years after graduation. They must be members of the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care or sponsored by a member. Financial data The amount awarded varies each year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this scholarship are provided by Whitestone. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[243] NAOMI BRACK SCHOLARSHIP National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 8 Reston, VA 20190-5202 (703) 437-4377 Fax: (703) 435-4390 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.noadn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to students pursing an Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.). Eligibility This program is open to students currently enrolled and entering their second year of a state-approved A.D.N. program. Applicants must have earned a grade point

STUDY AND TRAINING average of 3.0 or higher and be active in a local, state, or national student nurse association. As part of the selection process, they must submit an essay on “The Role of the Nurse in Promoting Patient Safety.” Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Sharon L. Bernier, Montgomery College, 7600 Takoma Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912, (301) 650-1355. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[244] NAON CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANTS National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Attn: NAON Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2310 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: naon.inurse.com Summary To provide funding to members of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) who wish to attend orthopedic meetings. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who have volunteered their time to the association at the local, regional, and/or national level. They may apply for funding to further their orthopedic knowledge and expertise by attending orthopedic meetings, whether sponsored by the association or not. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the number of applicants. Duration The awards are presented annually. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline October of each year.

[245] NAON FOUNDATION CORPORATE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Attn: NAON Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2310 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: naon.inurse.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) who are interested in pursuing graduate-level education. Eligibility Members who have demonstrated their commitment, success, and potential for ongoing leadership in the practice of orthopedic nursing can be candidates for this award. Applicants must submit a detailed letter outlining the proposed course of study, professional goals and objectives, and relevance of the program to orthopedic nursing practice. Current members of the association executive board, staff, and foundation trustees are not eligible for this scholarship.

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Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this program are provided by Aircast, Inc. and Purdue Pharma L.P. Recipients must complete a research project or provide a manuscript acceptable for publication in 1 of the association publications by the completion of course study. Deadline October of each year.

[246] NASN SALLY WILLIAMS LEGISLATIVE AWARD National Association of School Nurses P.O. Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04070 (207) 883-2117 Fax: (207) 883-2683 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasn.org Summary To provide funding to members of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) who are interested in becoming more actively involved in promoting school nursing through the legislative process. Eligibility Eligible to apply for funding are members of the association who are interested in attending a legislation education program, improving school nursing practice, promoting school health through legislation, or advocating for children through legislative action. Financial data The grant is $1,500. Duration The awards are offered annually. Deadline May of each year.

[247] NASN SHIRLEY STEEL SCHOLARSHIP National Association of School Nurses P.O. Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04070 (207) 883-2117 Fax: (207) 883-2683 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasn.org Summary To provide funding to members of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) who are interested in advancing their education. Eligibility Eligible to apply for funding are registered nurses who are employed in schools, members of the association, and interested in obtaining additional education. Financial data The stipend is $750. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [248] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC NURSES SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Hispanic Nurses Attn: National Awards and Scholarship Committee Chair 1501 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 (202) 387-2477 Fax: (202) 483-7183 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.thehispanicnurses.org/scholarships.html Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to members of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). Eligibility Eligible are Hispanic students enrolled in associate of arts, diploma, baccalaureate, graduate, or practical/vocational nursing programs at NLN-accredited schools of nursing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and members of the association. Selection is based on academic excellence (preferably a grade point average of 3.0 or higher), potential for leadership in nursing, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline April of each year.

[249] NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Health Care Attn: Division of Scholarships and Loan Repayments 4350 East-West Highway, 10th Floor Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 594-4400 (800) 435-6464 Fax: (301) 594-4981 Web site: bphc.hrsa.gov/programs/LRProgramInfo.htm Summary To provide funding to trained health professionals for repayment of undergraduate and graduate loans in exchange for the participant’s service in a federallydesignated health professional shortage area (HPSA). Eligibility This program is open to individuals who are 1) fully trained allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.) physicians specializing in family practice, obstetrics/gynecology, general internal medicine, general psychiatry, or general pediatrics; 2) primary care nurse practitioners or certified nurse midwives; 3) primary care physician assistants; 4) dentists and dental hygienists; and 5) mental health professionals, including doctoral clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurse specialists, and marriage and family therapists. Applicants must agree to provide primary care services in a priority health professional shortage area (HPSA) for at least 2 years. They must be a U.S. citizen with a valid, unrestricted state license and/or certificate to practice in the state where they plan to serve. Financial data For the first 2 years of full-time service at an approved site in a federally-designated HPSA, the program repays up to $25,000 per year of the educational loans of par-

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ticipants; for subsequent years of full-time service, the program repays up to $35,000 per years. In addition, the program makes payments to the individual in an amount equal to 39 percent of the total amount of loan repayments made for the taxable year involved. Duration The minimum service obligation is 2 years; extensions may be arranged. Additional information Participants are obligated to provide full-time clinical primary health care services to populations in federally-designated, high-priority HPSAs (these include the Indian Health Service or medical facilities of the Federal Bureau of Prisons). Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funding available. Deadline April of each year.

[250] NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Health Care Attn: Division of Scholarships and Loan Repayments 4350 East-West Highway, 10th Floor Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 594-4410 (800) 638-0824 Fax: (301) 594-4985 Web site: bphc.hrsa.gov/programs/NHSCSProgramInfo.htm Summary To provide scholarship/loans to primary health care students willing to serve in a federally-designated health professional shortage area on completion of training. Eligibility The following requirements must be met by applicants to be eligible for these awards: U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, full-time enrollment in an accredited school or program in the United States or its possessions, and a demonstrated potential for providing primary health care services, including allopathic and osteopathic medicine (with a specialty in family medicine, general pediatrics, general internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, or psychiatry), family nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, primary care physician assistant (either bachelor’s or master’s level), or dentist. Financial data This program provides a monthly stipend (currently, $1,028) and payment of tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment. This is a scholarship/loan program. Participants owe 1 year of obligated service in the National Health Service Corps for each full or partial year of support provided under this program. The minimum service obligation is 2 years. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Additional information This funding was first offered in 1978-79. It is the successor to the Public Health and National Health Service Corps Scholarship Training Program, which was in effect from 1973-74 to 1977-78. Participants are obligated to provide full-time clinical primary health care services to populations in federally-designated, high-priority HPSAs (these include the Indian Health Service or medical facilities of the Federal Bureau of Prisons).

STUDY AND TRAINING Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funding available. Recently, 284 new scholarships were awarded. Deadline March of each year.

[251] NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP IN APPLIED INFORMATICS National Library of Medicine Attn: Division of Extramural Programs 6705 Rockledge Drive, Suite 301 Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 594-4882 Fax: (301) 402-2952 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nlm.nih.gov Summary To provide financial assistance to health professionals and students who wish to pursue additional training in the use of computers and telecommunications to manage health information. Eligibility Physicians, nurses, health science librarians, researchers, administrators, and others involved in health care activities are eligible. They must be nominated by domestic, nonprofit, public or private organizations, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local government, and eligible agencies of the federal government. Candidates must hold a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree in a field related to health care, or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree. They may, but need not, utilize the training for credit leading to a degree or certification in an educational program. Both mid-career professionals and junior applicants are eligible. Applications from minority individuals and women are strongly encouraged. Financial data Stipends are based on the salary or remuneration that the individual would have been paid by the home institution, to a maximum of $58,000 per year. The applicant’s institution may request an institutional allowance up to $4,000 per year for supplies, equipment, travel, tuition, fees, insurance, and other training-related costs. Duration 1 or 2 years. Additional information These awards are intended for health science professionals whose primary interest is not in research but in learning how to put informatics into practice, develop modern information systems in traditional organizations, use the new information techniques in a specific field, and help disseminate promising programs and systems. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is a component of the National Institutes of Health. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April, August, or December of each year.

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[252] NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES’ ASSOCIATION CAREER MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS National Student Nurses’ Association Attn: NSNA Foundation 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 581-2215 Fax: (212) 581-2368 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsna.org Summary To provide financial assistance to nurses interested in pursuing additional education. Eligibility This program is open to 1) registered nurses enrolled in programs leading to a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing or 2) licensed practical/vocational nurses enrolled in programs leading to licensure as a registered nurse. Graduating high school seniors are not eligible. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in student nursing organizations and community activities related to health care. Financial data The stipend awarded ranges from $1,000 to $2,000. A total of $50,000 is awarded each year by the foundation for all its scholarship programs. Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications must be accompanied by a $10 processing fee. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[253] NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES’ ASSOCIATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS National Student Nurses’ Association Attn: NSNA Foundation 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 581-2215 Fax: (212) 581-2368 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsna.org Summary To provide financial assistance to nursing or prenursing students. Eligibility Students currently enrolled in state-approved schools of nursing or pre-nursing associate degree, diploma, baccalaureate, generic master’s, and generic doctoral programs are eligible to apply. Although graduate students in other disciplines are eligible if they wish to study nursing or pre-nursing, no funds can be used for graduate education in nursing. Graduating high school seniors are not eligible. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in student nursing organizations and community activities related to health care. Financial data The stipend awarded ranges from $1,000 to $2,000. A total of $50,000 is awarded each year by the foundation for all its scholarship programs. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program includes the following named scholarships: the Alice Robinson Memorial Scholarship, the Jeannette Collins Memorial Scholarship, the Cleo Doster Memorial Scholarship, and the Mary Ann Tuft Scholar-

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES ships. Applications must be accompanied by a $10 processing fee. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[254] NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES’ ASSOCIATION SPECIALTY SCHOLARSHIPS National Student Nurses’ Association Attn: NSNA Foundation 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 581-2215 Fax: (212) 581-2368 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsna.org Summary To provide financial assistance to nursing students in designated specialties. Eligibility Students currently enrolled in state-approved schools of nursing or pre-nursing associate degree, diploma, baccalaureate, generic master’s, and generic doctoral programs are eligible to apply. Although graduate students in other disciplines are eligible if they wish to study nursing or pre-nursing, no funds can be used for graduate education in nursing. Graduating high school seniors are not eligible. For this program, applicants designate their intended specialty, which may be anesthesia nursing, critical care, emergency, oncology, operating room, orthopedic, or nephrology. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in student nursing organizations and community activities related to health care. Financial data The stipend awarded ranges from $1,000 to $2,000. A total of $50,000 is awarded each year by the foundation for all its scholarship programs. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by sponsors from industry who are interested in promoting specialties related to their products. Applications must be accompanied by a $10 processing fee. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[255] NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Health Care Attn: Division of Scholarships and Loan Repayments 4350 East-West Highway, 10th Floor Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 594-4400 (808) 842-8562 Fax: (301) 594-4981 Web site: www.hrsa.gov Summary To provide scholarship/loans to Native Hawaiians for training in the health professions in exchange for service in a federally-designated health professional shortage area (HPSA) in Hawaii. Eligibility Applicants must be Native Hawaiians training in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, dentistry, clinical psychol-

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ogy, registered nursing, nurse midwifery, psychiatric nursing, public health/community nursing, social work, dental hygiene, physician assistant, or master of public health. They may be studying in any state. Recipients must agree to serve in a federally-designated HPSA in Hawaii upon completion of training. Financial data A stipend and money to cover other reasonable costs are paid directly to the scholar; full tuition is paid directly to the health professional school. This is a scholarship/loan program. Participants are obligated to provide fulltime clinical primary health care services to populations in federally-designated, high-priority HPSAs (these include Native Hawaiian health centers and medical facilities of the Federal Bureau of Prisons). Participants owe 1 year of obligated service in the National Health Service Corps for each full or partial year of support provided under this program. The minimum service obligation is 2 years. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funding available. Deadline March of each year.

[256] NAVY NURSE CANDIDATE PROGRAM U.S. Navy Attn: Naval School of Health Sciences Code 13 8901 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20889-5612 (301) 295-6865 (800) USA-NAVY E-mail: [email protected] Web site: nshs.med.navy.mil/hpsp/index.htm Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to students interested in serving in the Navy. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Prior to or during their junior year of college, applicants must enlist in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps Reserve. Following receipt of their degree, they must be willing to serve as a nurse in the Navy. Financial data This program pays a $5,000 accession bonus upon enlistment and a stipend of $500 per month. Students are responsible for paying all school expenses. Duration Up to 24 months. Number awarded Varies each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [257] NAVY NURSE CORPS NROTC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM U.S. Navy Attn: Chief of Naval Education and Training Code N25/081 250 Dallas Street Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL 32508-5220 (850) 452-4941, ext. 325 (800) NAV-ROTC, ext. 325 Fax: (850) 452-2486 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cnet.navy.mil/nrotc/nrotc.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are graduating high school seniors who have been accepted at a college with a Navy ROTC unit on campus or a college with a cross-enrollment agreement with such a college. Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 17 and 23 who plan to study nursing in college and are willing to serve for 4 years as active-duty Navy officers in the Navy Nurse Corps following graduation from college. They must not have reached their 27th birthday by the time of college graduation and commissioning; applicants who have prior active-duty military service may be eligible for age adjustments for the amount of time equal to their prior service, up to a maximum of 36 months. They must have achieved minimum SAT scores of 530 verbal and 520 mathematics or minimum ACT scores of 22 in both English and mathematics. Financial data This scholarship provides payment of full tuition and required educational fees, as well as a specified amount for textbooks, supplies, and equipment. Recipients are also given up to $200 per month as a subsistence allowance. Duration 4 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Requests for applications must be received by December of each year; completed applications for regular selection are due by January.

[258] NBNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS SCHOLARSHIP National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 589-3200 Fax: (301) 589-3223 Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to members of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA). Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in a B.S.N. or advanced degree program with at least 1 full year of school remaining. Selection is based on participation in student nurse activities, involvement in the Black community, and involvement in community health services activities.

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Financial data The award ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[259] NEANA SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are residents of designated states and interested in obtaining further education at a program in those states. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are residents of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont and currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program in those states. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the New England Assembly of Nurse Anesthetists (NEANA). The application fee is $25. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[260] NEASRNA SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education at a program in designated states. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, leadership potential, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the New England Assembly of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (NEASRNA). The application fee is $25. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[261] NEBRASKA LEGION AUXILIARY LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Nebraska P.O. Box 5227 Lincoln, NE 68505-0227 (402) 466-1808 Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to Nebraska veterans or their relatives. Eligibility Applicants for these scholarships must be Nebraska residents (for at least 3 years) with a connection to a veteran, must need financial help, and must have been accepted to a school of practical nursing. The qualifying veteran may be the applicant or a parent, grandparent, sibling, or spouse. Financial data Scholarships are provided up to $500, depending on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[262] NEBRASKA LEGION AUXILIARY NURSE’S GIFT TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Nebraska P.O. Box 5227 Lincoln, NE 68505-0227 (402) 466-1808 Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to Nebraska residents who are veterans or related to veterans. Eligibility Applicants for these scholarships must be Nebraska residents with a connection to a veteran, in need of financial help, and accepted at an accredited hospital school of nursing. The qualifying veteran may be the applicant or a parent, grandparent, sibling, or spouse. Financial data Scholarships range from $200 to $500, depending on availability of funds. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[263] NEBRASKA LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR RURAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Nebraska Office of Rural Health 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 95044 Lincoln, NE 68509-5044 (402) 471-2337 Fax: (402) 471-0180 Summary To help health professionals in Nebraska repay their commercial or government educational loans. Eligibility Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants practicing the specialties of family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, general surgery, and psychiatry are eligible to apply for this loan repayment program. Clinical psychologists, master’s level mental health professionals, dentists, pharmacists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists are also eligible. Applicants must be working at approved practice sites (these are located within shortage areas designated for each specialty by the Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission). Communities within these shortage areas must have applied to become approved loan repayment sites, and they must agree to provide an equal match to state dollars (up to $10,000 per year for 3 years). Practitioners who are working at an approved loan repayment practice site may apply for this program by providing documentation of qualified educational debts. The practitioner must agree to a 3-year practice commitment. Financial data Recipients are given up to $10,000 per year ($5,000 from local funds and $5,000 from state funds) to be used toward the repayment of commercial or government educational loans. Physicians and clinical psychologists may receive up to $20,000 per year ($10,000 from local funds and $10,000 from state funds). The actual amount awarded will depend on the individual practitioner’s educational debt load and the availability of funds. Funds awarded are taxable as ordinary income. Duration Up to 3 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[264] NEF DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 399-1428 Summary To provide financial assistance to nurses who are interested in working on a doctoral degree. Eligibility To qualify for these awards, applicants must be a registered nurse, a U.S. citizen, a member of a national professional nursing organization, and enrolled in or applying either to a nursing or related program. The application requires GRE or MAT scores, official transcripts, letters of reference, a goal-statement essay, and professional information. Selection is based on academic standing and potential for leadership and service to the nursing profession. Financial data Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the availability of funds.

STUDY AND TRAINING Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 6 scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[265] NEF MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019 (212) 399-1428 Summary To provide financial assistance to nurses who are interested in working on a master’s degree. Eligibility To qualify for these awards, applicants must be a registered nurse, a U.S. citizen, a member of a national professional nursing organization, and enrolled in or applying to a National League for Nursing-accredited master’s program in nursing. The application requires GRE or MAT scores, official transcripts, letters of reference, a goal-statement essay, and professional information. Selection is based on academic standing and potential for leadership and service to the nursing profession. Financial data Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must study on a fulltime basis. There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 5 scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[266] NEUROSCIENCE NURSING FOUNDATION REGULAR SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Attn: Neuroscience Nursing Foundation 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4733 (888) 557-2266 Fax: (847) 375-6333 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aann.org Summary To provide financial assistance to nurses interested in pursuing further study in neuroscience nursing. Eligibility This program is open to nurses who are seeking a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in neuroscience nursing. Selection is based on involvement in neuroscience nursing during the past 10 years, involvement in professional nursing other than neuroscience nursing during the past 10 years, and a personal statement on the applicant’s anticipated contribution to neuroscience nursing practice, research, and/or education. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds but averages approximately $1,600. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1994.

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Number awarded The award is presented when a suitable candidate applies. Since 1994, 8 of these scholarships have been awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[267] NEVADA HEALTH SERVICE CORPS University of Nevada School of Medicine Attn: Office of Rural Health 1500 College Parkway Elko, NV 89801 (775) 738-3828 Fax: (775) 738-0689 Summary To provide financial assistance (in the form of scholarships and loan repayments) to primary health care providers willing to work in medically underserved areas in Nevada. Eligibility Physicians, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants may be eligible if 1) they hold a current license to practice in Nevada or will be eligible for licensure and 2) they meet 1 of the following criteria: currently in the third year of a qualified primary care residency program; currently in primary care practice in Nevada (in practice less than 5 years post residency); planning to relocate their practice to Nevada (in practice less than 5 years post residency); or enrolled as a student in an accredited medical, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant training program. All eligible candidates must have verifiable commercial loans or expenses related to their medical education (this may include undergraduate training). They must be willing to practice in a community that has been designated as having a high degree of need for primary care services. Financial data The average scholarship or loan repayment is $20,000 per year. Money is paid directly to the recipient; this is taxable income, and the recipient is responsible for the taxes. Duration 2 years. Additional information This program was originally enacted and funded by the Nevada State Legislature in 1989. Recipients must agree to practice for 2 years in a community that has been designated as having a high degree of need for primary care services. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[268] NEW HAMPSHIRE FEDERAL/STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Attn: Office of Community & Public Health 6 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301-6527 (603) 271-4501 (800) 852-3345, ext. 4502 TDD: (800) 735-2964 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To repay the educational loans of health professionals who agree to work in health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) in New Hampshire.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Eligibility This program is open to primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse midwives. Applicants must be willing to work full time in a public or private nonprofit health service facilities in federally-designated HPSAs in New Hampshire. They must be U.S. citizens. Qualified applicants are selected on a first-come first-served basis. In the future, selection criteria may be developed (e.g., applicant’s commitment to the community, level of unpaid debt of applicant). Financial data The program pays primary care physicians up to $20,000 per year for a 2-year commitment or up to $10,000 per year to advanced registered nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants. Funds are paid semiannually. New Hampshire also offers 50 percent of the original contract amount as an incentive for health professionals who are willing to renew for a third year. Duration Recipients must agree to work in primary care service areas in New Hampshire for at least 2 years. Additional information This program was established in 1994. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[269] NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENT’S PARLEY NURSES SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of New Hampshire State House Annex 25 Capitol Street, Room 432 Concord, NH 03301-6312 (603) 271-2211 Summary To provide financial assistance for the nursing education of needy New Hampshire high school graduates. Eligibility To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have graduated from a New Hampshire high school, must be able to demonstrate financial need, and must plan to study nursing; children of veterans are given preference. Financial data The stipend is $500 for an R.N. student or $300 for an L.P.N. student. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to an R.N. student and 1 to an L.P.N. student Deadline May of each year.

[270] NEW HAMPSHIRE NURSING LEVERAGED SCHOLARSHIP LOAN PROGRAM New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission 2 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 7 Concord, NH 03301-8512 (603) 271-2555 Fax: (603) 271-2696 Web site: www.state.nh.us/postsecondary Summary To provide scholarship/loans to students in New Hampshire interested in studying nursing. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, high school graduates, and students currently enrolled in stateapproved schools of nursing in New Hampshire. Applicants

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must be interested in pursuing training as a practical or registered nurse and must demonstrate financial need. If a graduate program is not available in New Hampshire, assistance may be provided at an accredited out-of-state college. Financial data Up to $1,000 per year for recipients in the basic professional nursing program; up to $600 a year for recipients in practical nursing programs; up to $2,000 per year for students in graduate degree nursing programs. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients of loans for 1 year have their notes cancelled upon completion of 1 year of full-time service as a nurse in New Hampshire; repayment by service must be completed within 3 years from the date of licensure, certification, or completion of the program. Recipients of loans for more than 1 year have their notes cancelled upon completion of 2 years of full-time service as a nurse in New Hampshire; repayment by service must be completed within 5 years from the date of licensure, certification, or completion of the program. If the note is not cancelled because of service, the recipient must repay the loan within 2 years. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information The time for repayment of the loan, either in cash or through service as a nurse in New Hampshire, is extended while the recipient is 1) engaged in a course of study, at least on a half-time basis, at an institution of higher education; 2) serving on active duty as a member of the U.S. armed forces, VISTA, the Peace Corps, or AmeriCorps for a period up to 3 years; 3) temporarily totally disabled for a period up to 3 years; or 4) unable to secure employment because of the need to care for a disabled spouse, child, or parent for a period up to 12 months. The repayment obligation is cancelled if the recipient is unable to work because of a permanent total disability, receives relief under federal bankruptcy laws, or dies. Number awarded Varies; generally up to 100 each year. Deadline May for the fall term; December for the spring term; April for summer school.

[271] NEW JERSEY LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS’ PARLEY NURSES SCHOLARSHIPS American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of New Jersey 146 Route 130 Bordentown, NJ 08505-2226 (609) 291-9338 Fax: (609) 291-8175 Summary To provide financial assistance for the nursing education of New Jersey residents who are the children or grandchildren of veterans. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are the children and grandchildren of living, deceased, or divorced veterans. Applicants must have been residents of New Jersey for at least 2 years and be graduating high school seniors or the equivalent who plan to study nursing. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the money available. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[272] NEW JERSEY PRIMARY CARE LOAN REDEMPTION

[273] NEW MEXICO HEALTH PROFESSIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM

Primary Care Loan Redemption Program of New Jersey Administration Complex, Building 1, Room 119 30 Bergen Street University Heights Newark, NJ 07107-3000 (973) 972-4605 Fax: (973) 972-5320 Summary To repay the student loans of physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants who agree to work in underserved areas in New Jersey. Eligibility To be eligible for participation in the program, applicants must be New Jersey residents and licensed to practice in the state. Physician applicants must have satisfactorily completed an accredited residency in internal medicine, general pediatrics, family practice, or obstetrics or gynecology. Dentist applicants must have completed undergraduate dental and any required residency training. Certified nurse practitioner applicants must have completed an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree. Primary care physician assistant applicants must have completed an approved training program. All applicants are required to obtain letters of recommendation from faculty at their undergraduate professional school and/or residency training program. Applications are processed in the order received. Recipients must agree to work for a minimum of 2 or a maximum of 4 years in a medically-underserved area of New Jersey. Financial data A participant may redeem up to $120,000 of eligible student loans used to finance their health professions education. Loans are redeemed at the end of each year of service, according to the following schedule: 18 percent after a full year of service (which includes a 6-month probationary period); 26 percent at the end of the second full year of service; 28 percent at the end of the third full year; and an additional 28 percent after the fourth full year of service. Duration Up to 4 years. Additional information This program was established in 1991, as part of the Health Care Cost Reduction Act. Recipients are required to serve for at least 2 years (up to a maximum of 4 years). Participants must work at sites that accept Medicaid and Medicare, maintain an open practice that accepts new patients, have a verifiable record of sound fiscal management, establish a sliding fee schedule for patients falling under 250 percent of the federal poverty level, and offer salaries based on the prevailing rates in the area. They must work at least 40 hours per week. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

New Mexico Commission on Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid and Student Services 1068 Cerrillos Road P.O. Box 15910 Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910 (505) 827-7383 (800) 279-9777 Fax: (505) 827-7392 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmche.org Summary To repay the outstanding student loans of health professionals willing to work in underserved areas of New Mexico. Eligibility Applicants for this program must have outstanding student loans and have graduated in the following health occupations: allopathic and osteopathic physicians and physician assistants, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, allied health care providers, podiatrists, optometrists, and dentists. Participants must commit to practice in designated shortage areas in New Mexico. Both residents and non-residents of New Mexico are eligible. Financial data The maximum repayment amount is $12,500 per year for practitioners in rural areas and $7,500 for those practicing in urban areas. Part-time practitioners are eligible for pro-rated awards. Duration Recipients must make a 2-year service commitment with an optional 1-year renewal. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline June of each year.

[274] NEW MEXICO NURSING STUDENT LOAN-FORSERVICE PROGRAM New Mexico Commission on Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid and Student Services 1068 Cerrillos Road P.O. Box 15910 Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910 (505) 827-7383 (800) 279-9777 Fax: (505) 827-7392 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmche.org Summary To provide loans-for-service to nursing students willing to work in underserved areas of New Mexico. Eligibility This program is open to residents of New Mexico interested in pursuing a career as a nurse (including a licensed practical nursing certificate, associate degree in nursing, bachelor of science in nursing, master of science in nursing, and advanced practice nursing). Applicants must be enrolled or accepted in an accredited program at a New Mexico public postsecondary institution. As a condition of the loan, they must declare an intent to practice in a designated shortage area of New Mexico for at least 1 year after completing their education. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Financial data The award depends on the financial need of the recipient, to a total of $12,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program; loans are forgiven if the student per-

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES forms the required professional service as a nurse in a designated shortage area in New Mexico. Loans of less than 3 years require 1 year of practice for each academic year of the loan. For loans of 3 years or more, 40 percent of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the first year of service, 30 percent of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the second year of service, and the remainder of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the third year of service. If recipients fail to complete the required service, they are assessed a penalty of up to 3 times the principal due plus 18 percent interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline June of each year.

[275] NEW YORK LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS PARLEY STUDENT NURSES SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of New York 112 State Street, Suite 409 Albany, NY 12207 (518) 463-2215 Fax: (518) 427-8443 Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to the children or grandchildren of wartime veterans in New York. Eligibility To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must be the children or grandchildren of veterans who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, or Vietnam; be residents of New York State; be high school seniors or graduates; and not be more than 20 years of age. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and plan to enter nursing as a career. Each American Legion Auxiliary Unit in New York may nominate 1 candidate. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[276] NEW YORK REGENTS PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS New York State Education Department Attn: Scholarship Unit Room 1076 EBA Albany, NY 12234 (518) 486-1319 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nysed.gov Summary To provide forgivable loans to underrepresented minority and economically disadvantaged students in New York who are interested in preparing for selected professional careers. Eligibility Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and legal residents of New York for 1 year prior to application. The law requires that awards be made to eligible candidates in the following order: first priority is given to any

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candidate who is economically disadvantaged and a minority group member historically underrepresented in the professions; second priority is given to any candidate who is a minority group member underrepresented in the professions; and third priority is given to any candidate who is enrolled in or a graduate of 1 of these state-supported opportunity programs: Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) or College Discovery at City University; Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) in the State University system; or Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at an independent college. Scholarships are available for study in the following areas: accounting (bachelor’s level), acupuncture (master’s level), architecture (bachelor’s or master’s), athletic trainer (bachelor’s), chiropractic medicine (doctoral), dental hygiene (associate), engineering (bachelor’s), interior design (bachelor’s), landscape architecture (bachelor’s or master’s), law (juris doctoral), massage therapy (associate), midwifery (master’s), nursing (bachelor’s), occupational therapy (bachelor’s or master’s), ophthalmic dispensing (associate), optometry (doctoral), pharmacy (bachelor’s), physical therapy assistant (associate), physical therapy (bachelor’s or master’s), podiatry (doctoral), psychology (doctoral), speech language pathology/audiology (masters), veterinary medicine (doctoral), and veterinary technology (associate or bachelor’s). For purposes of this program, underrepresented minorities include African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Alaskan Natives; economic disadvantage is defined according to family income, ranging from $10,750 for households with 1 member to $40,150 for households with 7 members. Financial data The stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year, depending on income. No award can exceed the actual cost of attendance. After completion of their professional studies, scholarship holders are required to practice in New York for 12 months for each annual payment received. Duration Up to 4 years, within a 7-year period. Number awarded 220 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[277] NHSC–VIRGINIA LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Virginia Department of Health Attn: Center for Primary Care and Rural Health 1500 East Main Street, Suite 227 P.O. Box 2448 Richmond, VA 23218 (804) 786-4891 Fax: (804) 371-0116 Web site: www.vdh.state.va.us Summary To provide educational loan repayment assistance to primary care clinicians in return for service at eligible practice sites in Virginia’s health professional shortage areas (HPSA). Eligibility Applicants must be fully-trained allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.) physicians with a specialty in family/general practice, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, or obstetrics/gynecology; primary care physician assistants, or primary care nurse practitioners. They must be willing to serve for at least 2 years at an eligible practice site in Virginia. To be eligible, a site must be located in an HPSA and be a public or private nonprofit entity. All applicants must be U.S. citizens with a valid, unrestricted license to practice in

STUDY AND TRAINING Virginia. They must have completely satisfied any other service obligation for health professional service that is owed under an agreement with a federal, state, or other entity. Financial data Participants may receive up to $50,00 for a 2-year commitment; up to $85,000 for a 3-year commitment; or up to $120,000 for a 4-year commitment. Duration From 2 to 4 years. Additional information Participants must agree to serve full time at an eligible site in Virginia for the duration of the program. This program is funded with federal money. A similar program, Virginia Loan Repayment Program, is funded by the state. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[278] NIH AIDS RESEARCH LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM National Institutes of Health Attn: Loan Repayment and Scholarship Programs 7550 Wisconsin Avenue, Room 604 Bethesda, MD 20892-9121 (301) 402-5666 (800) 528-7689 Fax: (301) 480-5481 TTY: (888) 352-3001 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To recruit health professionals (including physicians, nurses, and scientists) who are willing to exchange loan repayment benefits for participation in biomedical research related to AIDS at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Eligibility Eligible are U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who hold an M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.M.D., A.D.N./B.S.N., or equivalent degree and are willing to become NIH employees. Applicants must have qualifying educational debt in excess of 20 percent of their annual salary and be willing to work in NIH laboratories in Bethesda, Maryland on the etiological agent, pathogenesis, therapeutics, vaccine development, epidemiology, and natural history of HIV infections. Financial data The program pays a maximum of $35,000 per year directly to the recipients’ lenders for qualifying educational debt. Actual loan repayments are based on funding availability and the proportion of the participants’ qualifying debt relative to their NIH salary. In addition, the program reimburses participants automatically for the increase in federal tax liability as a result of loan repayments, an amount equal to 39 percent of the loan repayments paid. For those participants who show increases in state and/or local tax liabilities, the program may make additional tax reimbursements. Duration At least 2 years. Number awarded Varies each year.

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[279] NIH CLINICAL RESEARCH LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM National Institutes of Health Attn: Loan Repayment and Scholarship Programs 7550 Wisconsin Avenue, Room 604 Bethesda, MD 20892-9121 (301) 402-5666 (800) 528-7689 Fax: (301) 480-5481 TTY: (888) 352-3001 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To recruit health professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds who are willing to exchange loan repayment benefits for service at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Eligibility Eligible are U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who hold an M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.M.D., A.D.N./B.S.N., or equivalent degree, are willing to become NIH employees, and have qualifying educational debt in excess of 20 percent of their annual salary. Applicants must meet this definition of disadvantaged: they either 1) come from an environment that inhibited (but did not prevent) them from obtaining the knowledge, skills, and ability required to enroll in a medical or graduate institution; or 2) come from a family with an annual income below $10,500 for a 1-person family, ranging to below $27,600 for families of 6 or more. First priority is given to applicants who have demonstrated good academic performance, state a career goal of pursuing biomedical or biobehavioral research, and have characteristics that support the likelihood they will complete their service obligations. Second priority is given to individuals who are underrepresented in biomedical and biobehavioral research, including women, individuals from minority groups, and persons with disabilities. Financial data The program pays a maximum of $35,000 per year directly to the recipients’ lenders for qualifying educational debt. Actual loan repayments are based on funding availability and the proportion of the participants’ qualifying debt relative to their NIH salary. Duration At least 2 years. Additional information During their service tenure at the NIH facilities in Bethesda, Maryland, recipients engage in biomedical and behavioral studies of etiology, epidemiology, prevention (and prevention strategies), diagnosis, or treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions, including but not limited to clinical trials. Number awarded Varies each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [280] NIH GENERAL RESEARCH LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM National Institutes of Health Attn: Loan Repayment and Scholarship Programs 7550 Wisconsin Avenue, Room 604 Bethesda, MD 20892-9121 (301) 402-5666 (800) 528-7689 Fax: (301) 480-5481 TTY: (888) 352-3001 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To recruit health professionals (particularly physicians) who are willing to exchange loan repayment benefits for participation in biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Eligibility Eligible are U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who hold an M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.M.D., A.D.N./B.S.N., or equivalent degree and have qualifying educational debt in excess of 20 percent of their annual salary. Applicants must be willing to work in laboratories of the institutes in Bethesda, Maryland in a field of biomedical research. Financial data The program pays a maximum of $35,000 per year directly to the recipients’ lenders for qualifying educational debt. Actual loan repayments are based on funding availability and the proportion of the participants’ qualifying debt relative to their NIH salary. In addition, the program reimburses participants automatically for the increase in federal tax liability as a result of loan repayments, an amount equal to 39 percent of the loan repayments paid. For those participants who show increases in state and/or local tax liabilities, the program may make additional tax reimbursements. Duration At least 3 years. Number awarded Varies each year.

[281] NINR NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE AWARD INDIVIDUAL PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS National Institute of Nursing Research Attn: Division of Extramural Research 45 Center Drive, Room 3AN-12 Bethesda, MD 20892-6300 (301) 594-6906 Fax: (301) 480-8260 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov/ninr Summary To provide financial aid to registered nurses who are pursuing doctoral study in a field relevant to the work of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment full time in a doctoral degree program (but not a health professional degree such as M.D., D.O., D.D.S., or D.V.M.). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Financial data The award provides an annual stipend of $14,688, a tuition and fee allowance, and an annual institutional allowance of $2,000. Duration Up to 5 years.

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Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline April, August, or December of each year.

[282] NJLN NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS New Jersey League for Nursing Attn: Executive Director 332 North Avenue P.O. Box 165 Garwood, NJ 07027-0165 (908) 789-3398 Fax: (908) 789-0727 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njln.org Summary To provide financial assistance to students in New Jersey who are working on a nursing degree. Eligibility To be considered for these awards, applicants must be 1 of the following: 1) students entering their senior year in an R.N. or L.P.N. program next year; 2) accelerated program students admitted to a program scheduled to begin in the summer semester; or 3) registered nurses enrolled in a B.S.N. program. All applicants must be New Jersey residents, be enrolled in an accredited nursing program (diploma, associate degree, baccalaureate, L.P.N.) in New Jersey, have earned a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and write a 300-word essay on why they chose the nursing profession (including an overview of their professional goals). Selection is based on merit and financial need. Financial data A stipend is awarded; the amount varies each year but is never less than $200. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline June of each year.

[283] NNCC CAREER MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIP American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: ANNA Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (609) 256-2320 (877) 527-0787 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are Certified Nephrology Nurses and are interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing to enhance their nephrology nursing practice. Eligibility Applicants must hold a current credential as a Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC), be a current full member of the association, have been a member for at least 2 years, be currently employed in nephrology nursing, and be accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program in nursing. In their application, they must indicate how the degree will apply to nephrology nursing. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year.

STUDY AND TRAINING Additional information Funds for this program are supplied by the NNCC. Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[284] NORTH CAROLINA FOUNDATION FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS North Carolina Foundation for Nursing 103 Enterprise Street Raleigh, NC 27607-7325 (919) 821-4250 (800) 729-1975 Fax: (919) 829-5807 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/snas/nc/index.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to registered nurses in North Carolina who are interested in pursing additional education on a part-time basis. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses in North Carolina who are interested in pursuing additional education at the baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral level on a part-time basis. Applicants must be North Carolina residents (for at least 12 months prior to application), must be admitted to a program in North Carolina offering a nursing degree on the baccalaureate, master’s, or Ph.D. level, must be enrolled part time but for at least 6 hours per semester, and must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1995.

[285] NORTH CAROLINA LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: AAOHN Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to occupational and environmental health nurses in North Carolina who are interested in pursuing continuing education. Eligibility This program is open to occupational and environmental health nurses in North Carolina who wish to participate in a continuing education activity that will further their professional development and continued competence. Selection is based on a statement of career goals as they pertain to the applicant’s professional development and continued competence (30 percent), how the continuing education activity will further the applicant’s goals (30 percent), commitment to ongoing continuing education activities (15 percent), a letter of support (10 percent), and financial need (15 percent). Financial data The stipend is $1,000.

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Additional information This scholarship is not intended to supplement tuition in an academic program. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[286] NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE FOR NURSING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Foundation for the Carolinas Attn: Scholarship Manager 1043 East Morehead Street, Suite 100 P.O. Box 34769 Charlotte, NC 28234-4769 (704) 376-9541 Fax: (704) 376-1243 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fftc.org/seekers/scholarships.html Summary To grant scholarships to graduate students from North Carolina who are pursuing either a master’s degree in nursing or a doctoral degree in nursing or a related discipline. Eligibility Applicants must have been admitted to a graduate degree program in nursing. If they are working on a master’s degree, they must attend a program located in North Carolina. If they are working on a doctoral degree, they may attend a school outside of North Carolina. Financial need must be demonstrated. All applicants must be committed to accepting full-time employment in North Carolina—in nursing or teaching in a nurse education program—upon completion of their studies. Preference is given to applicants who have completed at least 6 semester hours of course work in their graduate program. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $2,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[287] NORTH CAROLINA NURSE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP LOAN PROGRAM North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services P.O. Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4103 (919) 549-8614 Fax: (919) 549-8481 Web site: www.ncseaa.edu Summary To provide scholarship/loans to students at North Carolina institutions who wish to prepare for a career in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to students at any of the 56 North Carolina Community Colleges, the 11 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina, or the 4 private colleges and universities in North Carolina that offer nursing education instruction. Applicants must be preparing for licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) or a Registered Nurse (R.N.). U.S. citizenship and North Carolina residency are required. Applications are encouraged from nontraditional students, including older individuals, ethnic minorities, males, and individuals with previous careers and/or

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES degrees who are pursuing nurse education. Selection is based on financial need and other factors, including academic performance. Financial data Awards range from $400 to $5,000, depending upon the student’s financial need, cost of instruction, and other financial assistance received, as well as the amount of funding available to the program. The maximum award for students enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) and practical nurse education (L.P.N.) programs is $3,000; the maximum award for students enrolled in a baccalaureate (B.S.N.) program is $5,000. This is a scholarship/loan program; recipients who provide at least 6 months of consecutive full-time employment as a licensed nurse in North Carolina for 1 employer qualify for service cancellation. Loans not repaid in service must be repaid in cash plus 10 percent interest from the date of disbursement. Recipients have up to 7 years to repay loans with service or 10 years to repay in cash. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Information and applications are available at the financial aid office of the participating North Carolina college or university offering the level of nurse education instruction desired. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, a total of 963 students were receiving $1,004,495 through this program.

[288] NORTH CAROLINA NURSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM–MASTERS PROGRAM North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services P.O. Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4103 (919) 549-8614 Fax: (919) 549-8481 Web site: www.ncseaa.edu Summary To provide scholarship/loans to North Carolina residents who are interested in working on a master’s degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to North Carolina residents who are U.S. citizens and plan to work on a master’s degree in nursing at a college, university, or hospital in North Carolina. Applications are encouraged from nontraditional students, including older individuals, ethnic minorities, males, and individuals with previous careers and/or degrees who are pursuing nurse education. Selection is based on academic record, leadership potential, and desire to practice nursing on a fulltime basis in North Carolina. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The award is $6,000 per year for full-time study or $3,000 per year for part-time study. This is a scholarship/loan program. Each year of service as a nurse in North Carolina after graduation cancels 1 year of support. If recipients do not work as a nurse in North Carolina after graduation, they must repay the loan plus 10 percent interest. Recipients have up to 7 years to repay loans with service or 10 years to repay in cash. Duration 1 year; renewable for 1 additional year. Additional information The North Carolina General Assembly created this program in 1989; the first recipients were funded for the 1990-91 academic year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, a total of 69 students were receiving $393,000 through this program.

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[289] NORTH CAROLINA NURSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM–UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services P.O. Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4103 (919) 549-8614 Fax: (919) 549-8481 Web site: www.ncseaa.edu Summary To provide scholarship/loans to students in North Carolina who wish to prepare for a career in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates, or currently-enrolled college students who are U.S. citizens, North Carolina residents, and interested in becoming a nurse. Students must plan to enter a North Carolina college, university, or hospital that prepares students for licensure as a registered nurse. Applications are encouraged from nontraditional students, including older individuals, ethnic minorities, males, and individuals with previous careers and/or degrees who are pursuing nurse education. Selection is based on academic achievement (high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher), evidence of leadership and extracurricular participation, and the promise of service as a registered nurse in North Carolina; financial need is not considered. Financial data Annual stipends are $3,000 for candidates for an associate degree, $3,000 for a diploma, and $3,000 to $5,000 for a bachelor of science in nursing. This is a scholarship/loan program; 1 year of work as a nurse in North Carolina cancels 1 year of support under this program. Recipients who fail to honor the work obligation must repay the balance plus 10 percent interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information The North Carolina General Assembly created this program in 1989; the first recipients were funded for the 1990-91 academic year. Number awarded Varies; generally, up to 450 new undergraduate degree awards are made each year. Recently, a total of 753 students were receiving $2,824,000 through this program. Deadline February of each year for B.S.N. programs; May of each year for A.D.N. and diploma students and for R.N.s entering a B.S.N. completion program.

[290] NORTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR HEALTH, SCIENCE, AND MATHEMATICS North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services P.O. Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4103 (919) 549-8614 Fax: (919) 549-8481 Web site: www.ncseaa.edu Summary To provide loans and loans-for-service to North Carolina residents who are interested in preparing for a career in health, science, or mathematics. Eligibility North Carolina residents are eligible to apply for this program if they have been accepted as full-time students in an accredited associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral program leading to a degree in 1 of the following areas:

STUDY AND TRAINING allied health (including audiology/communications assistant, cytotechnology, dental hygiene, medical technology, occupational therapy/assistant, physician assistant (primary care), physical therapy/assistant, respiratory therapy, speech language pathology (graduate study only), radiography, radiation therapist, nuclear medicine technologist, imaging technologist, and diagnostic medical sonographer), clinical psychology (Ph.D. level only), dentistry, dietetics and nutrition (graduate level only), mathematics education, medicine (including chiropractic medicine, emergency medicine, family medicine, primary care medicine, geriatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, osteopathic medicine, pediatrics, podiatry, and psychiatry), nursing (including anesthetist, family nurse practitioner, nursing administration, general nursing, and midwifery), optometry, pharmacy public health (graduate level only), social work (graduate level only), science education (including biology, chemistry, physical science, computer and information sciences, engineering, communications, and technologies, but prior teacher certification required), and veterinary financial need. Financial data Maximum loans are $3,000 per year for associate degree/certificate programs, $5,000 per year for baccalaureate degree/certificate programs, $6,500 per year for master’s degree programs, or $8,500 per year for health/professional doctoral programs. The maximum amount that any student can borrow through this program is $58,000. The interest rate is 4 percent if the borrower is attending school in North Carolina; the interest rate ranges from 10 to 15 percent if the recipient goes out of state. Cash repayments must begin 90 days or less after completion of course work and training. Under specified conditions, certain loan recipients in qualifying disciplines may have their loans canceled through service in North Carolina. Duration 1 year; renewable for 1 additional year for associate and master’s degree programs, for 2 additional years for baccalaureate degree programs, or for 3 additional years for doctoral programs. Additional information Recipients may attend a North Carolina postsecondary institution or an eligible out-of-state institution. This program was formerly known as the North Carolina Medical Student Loan Program. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, a total of 438 students received $2,970,788 through this program.

[291] NORTH DAKOTA LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, AND CERTIFIED NURSEMIDWIVES University of North Dakota School of Medicine Attn: Center for Rural Health 501 North Columbia Road P.O. Box 9037 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037 (701) 777-3848 Summary To repay the educational loans of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified nurse midwives who are eligible to be licensed and are interested in working in North Dakota.

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Eligibility To apply, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse midwives must be licensed to practice in North Dakota and must be willing to practice in the state for at least 2 years in an eligible community (i.e., be located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or have a population of 15,000 or less and be willing to accept Medicare and Medicaid assignments). Priority is given to nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse midwives enrolled in or graduated from an accredited training program in North Dakota and North Dakota residents in these fields who graduated from an accredited program in any state or in Canada. Financial data Participants receive up to $10,000 ($5,000 per year) for repayment of their educational loans. Duration Recipients must agree to provide services in eligible communities for a minimum of 2 years. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[292] NORTH DAKOTA NURSING EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM North Dakota Board of Nursing 919 South Seventh Street, Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504-5881 (701) 328-9777 Web site: www.ndbon.org Summary To provide forgivable loans to students in North Dakota who are working on an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or continuing education courses in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to 1) students enrolled in a North Dakota board-approved or recognized undergraduate nursing education program for practical nurses or registered nurses; 2) nurses who have a current North Dakota license and have been accepted into or are currently enrolled in a graduate program that is acceptable to the Board of Nursing, and 3) nurses who are residents of North Dakota and interested in taking refresher courses. All applicants must demonstrate financial need. To apply, students must submit official transcripts, co-signer information, 3 letters of reference, personal financial information, a financial aid inquiry form (except for graduate students), and a student status form verifying their acceptance and expected enrollment date in the nursing program or major. Financial data Students in a licensed practical nurse program who plan to complete studies for an associate degree in nursing may receive up to $1,000 per year. Students in a registered nurse program who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing may receive up to $1,000 per year. Graduate students may receive up to $2,500 to complete their master’s degree in nursing. Graduate students pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing may receive up to $5,000. Licensed practical nurses or registered nurses may receive up to the cost of a continuing education/refresher course. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must agree to work as a nurse in North Dakota after graduation; the repayment rate will be $1 for each hour of employment. If employment in North Dakota is terminated before the loan is canceled, or the recipient does not work in North Dakota, or the recipient does not pass the NCLEX examination within 180 days of graduation, the loan must be repaid. The interest rate charged is approximately 9 percent.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Duration 2 years for students in a licensed practical nurse program; the last 2 years for students in a baccalaureate nursing degree program. Additional information Recipients may request a deferment of payment if they proceed directly to the next level of education. There is a $15 application fee. The spouse of an applicant is not acceptable as the co-signer of the note. The co-signer should be a North Dakota resident. If the co-signer is not a North Dakota resident, the applicant must provide a letter of explanation. Proof of majority of the co-signer (18 years or older) may be required. Undergraduate recipients must be enrolled in school in a minimum of 6 credits per semester or 12 credits per year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

[293] NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS POSTMASTER’S NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide financial assistance for post-master’s nurse practitioner study. Eligibility Candidates must be registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to oncology nursing; be enrolled in or applying to an academic post-master’s nurse practitioner certificate program in an NLN-accredited school of nursing; and never have received this award from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary of the educational activities in which they participated. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[294] NRFI SCHOLARSHIPS Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island Corliss Landing 550 South Water Street Providence, RI 02903 (401) 421-9703 Summary To provide financial assistance to students currently enrolled in nursing schools in Rhode Island. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled in a nursing program in Rhode Island who demonstrate financial need, have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average, and have demonstrated clinical proficiency, enthusiasm, and motivation in their studies. Preference is given to students who are in the latter half of their nursing program.

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Financial data The stipend is $500. Checks are written jointly to the recipient and the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[295] NURSE ADMINISTRATOR/MANAGER CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for continuing education to nurse administrators/managers. Eligibility The candidate must be an administrator/manager involved in oncology nursing. Selection is based on clarity and relevance of the professional goal statement; past attendance at relevant continuing education programs; quality of application, in terms of grammar, punctuation, syntax, conciseness, and completeness; and immediate supervisor’s and a fellow oncology nurse’s written comments regarding the nominee’s administration/management practice and basis for recommendation. This award is not intended to supplement tuition in a master’s degree program. Financial data The award is $2,000 and a certificate. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[296] NURSES FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN SCHOLARSHIP Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin, Inc. 6117 Monona Drive Madison, WI 53716 (608) 221-0383 Summary To provide financial assistance to registered nurses in Wisconsin who are interested in continuing their education. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses in Wisconsin who are interested in working on a bachelor’s or advanced degree in nursing. Applicants must be members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association. They must submit a copy of their Wisconsin Certificate of Registration, a copy of their association membership card, a letter that identifies their professional goals, a summary of their financial need, and 2 letters of support. The nurses who demonstrate the potential of making the greatest contributions to nursing in Wisconsin are selected. Financial data Up to $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [297] NURSING ECONOMICS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Nursing Economics Foundation East Holly Avenue Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2300 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide financial assistance to students working on a master’s or doctoral nursing degree with an emphasis on administration or management. Eligibility Applicants must be accepted at or currently enrolled in an accredited, degree-granting master’s or doctoral nursing program with an emphasis on administration or management; must plan to continue in the field of nursing in a leadership, administration, or management position upon completion of the degree; and must be a registered nurse. To apply, students must complete a formal application and submit their test scores, tuition information, transcripts, and a curriculum vitae. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Checks are made out jointly to the recipient and the school. Funds must be used for tuition and other schoolrelated fees (excluding room, board, insurance, and athletic fees). Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Deadline April of each year.

[298] NURSING EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Health Care Attn: Division of Scholarships and Loan Repayments 4350 East-West Highway, 10th Floor Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 594-4400 (800) 435-6464 Fax: (301) 594-4981 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: bphc.hrsa.gov/programs/NELRProgramInfo.htm Summary To repay the educational loans of nurses in exchange for service in an eligible health facility. Eligibility Applicants for this program must have received a baccalaureate or associate degree in nursing (or an equivalent degree), a diploma in nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing. They must agree to serve as a registered nurse in an Indian Health Service health center, a Native Hawaiian health center, a public hospital, a migrant health center, a community health center, or a rural health clinic; preference is given to those facilities in a location designated as having a significant shortage of nurses. Financial data The program provides payment of up to 60 percent of the participant’s total qualifying educational loan balance (up to $30,000). Duration The minimum service obligation is 2 years; an extension of 1 additional year may be arranged.

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Number awarded Varies each year, depending upon the funding available; recently, approximately $2,278,000 was available for repayment of approximately 200 loans. Deadline June of each year.

[299] NURSING SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR LUTHERAN COLLEGE STUDENTS Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. Attn: National Christian Resource Center 700 Hoffmann Drive Watertown, WI 53094 (800) 369-4636, ext. 418 Fax: (920) 262-6513 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.blhs.org Summary To provide financial assistance to nursing students who are Lutherans and interested in preparing for a career in the field of developmental disabilities. Eligibility Applicants must be active communicant members of a Lutheran congregation; be full-time entering sophomores in a college, university, or hospital-based nursing program (or have completed 1 year of a 2-year A.D.N. degree); have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average; and be interested in preparing for a career in the field of developmental disabilities. They must submit a 500-word essay on the type of career they are planning, and they must be able to document that they have completed 100 hours of volunteer and/or paid work to benefit people who are developmentally disabled. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[300] ODD FELLOWS AND REBEKAHS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM International Order of Odd Fellows-Grand Lodge of Maine c/o Joyce Young 131 Queen Street Gorham, ME 04038 Summary To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are interested in pursuing a nursing degree on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors, adult students returning to school, and graduate students who are not currently enrolled in a registered nursing program in Maine. Financial need is the most important factor in the selection process. Financial data The stipends range from $200 to $500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Additional information This program was started in 1957. Students must attend school in Maine; students attending schools outside of Maine are not eligible.

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Number awarded Varies each year. Recently, 20 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $400 and 19 at $200. Deadline April of each year.

Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 35 students received benefits through this program. Deadline May of each year.

[301] OHIO LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS’ PARLEY NURSES’ SCHOLARSHIP

[303] OHIO NURSES ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUND

American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Ohio 1100 Brandywine Boulevard, Building D P.O. Box 2760 Zanesville, OH 43702-2760 (740) 452-8245 Fax: (740) 452-2620 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to Ohio residents who are dependents or descendants of veterans. Eligibility The wives, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, adopted children, or great-grandchildren of veterans may apply for this scholarship if they are interested in nursing education, are sponsored by a unit of the American Legion Auxiliary, and are residents of Ohio. The qualifying veteran must be disabled, deceased, or in financial need. Selection is based on character, scholastic standing, qualifications for the nursing profession, and financial need. Financial data Scholarships are either $500 or $300. Funds are paid directly to the recipients upon proof of enrollment. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 17 of these scholarships were awarded (15 at $300 and 2 at $500). Deadline May of each year.

Ohio Nurses Association 4000 East Main Street Columbus, OH 43213-2983 (614) 237-5414 Fax: (614) 237-6074 Summary To help qualified, capable registered nurses in Ohio to further their professional education in nursing. Eligibility To be eligible for this program, applicants must be registered nurses in Ohio, a member of a state nurses association for 2 continuous years preceding application (at least 1 of those years must have been with the Ohio Nurses Association), and accepted by a professionally accredited school of nursing for B.S.N. completion, a master’s degree, or a doctoral degree in nursing. Preference is given to those seeking a nursing degree. Personal interviews are required. Financial data Loans up to $2,000 are provided. No interest is charged. Recipients must pay at least 4 percent of the total amount of the loan by the 15th day of each month after the grace period. Interest begins to accrue 6 years after the date of the original loan and/or if repayment is delinquent for 2 months without explanation (interest at the prime rate plus 1 percent is charged under those circumstances). If a recipient’s membership in a nursing association lapses, repayment must begin on the date of expiration and interest at the prime rate plus 4 percent is charged on the amount of the loan; in that case, the balance of the loan is due in full within 6 months of the date the membership expired. Duration The first payment on the loan must be made no later than 6 months after completing or 3 months after leaving the program for which the loan was granted. A maximum of 2 years is provided for repayment after the initial payment is due. Additional information This program was established in 1960. It represents the combination of 3 existing funds: Florence Nightingale Centenary Foundation Scholarship Loan Fund (established in 1920), Julia M. Donahue-Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholarship Loan Fund (established in 1935), and Augusta M. Condit Fund (established in 1935). Recipients must secure the loan by an assignment on a life insurance policy for the amount of the loan, sign a promissory note, and pay a $25 processing fee. If the recipient moves out of Ohio upon completing the degree and before the loan is repaid, membership in the American Nurses Association must be maintained. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

[302] OHIO NURSE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE LOAN PROGRAM Ohio Board of Regents Attn: State Grants and Scholarships 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor P.O. Box 182452 Columbus, OH 43218-2452 (614) 466-7420 (888) 833-1133 Fax: (614) 752-5903 Web site: www.regents.state.oh.us/sgs Summary To provide scholarship/loans to students in Ohio who intend to study nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be Ohio residents, U.S. citizens, and enrolled at least half time in an approved nursing education program in Ohio. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and intend to engage in direct clinical practice following graduation. Financial data Up to $3,000 per year is available. This is a scholarship/loan program; up to 80 percent of the loan may be forgiven at the rate of 20 percent per year if the recipient serves as a nurse under specified conditions for up to 4 years. Duration 1 year; renewable for up to 3 additional years. Additional information This program, established in 1990, is administered by the Ohio Board of Regents with assistance from the Ohio Board of Nursing.

STUDY AND TRAINING [304] OKLAHOMA NURSING STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Physician Manpower Training Commission Attn: Deputy Executive Director 1140 N.W. 63rd Street, Suite 302 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-5667 Fax: (405) 843-5792 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide financial assistance through a scholarship/loan program to nursing students from Oklahoma who are interested in practicing in rural communities in the state. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Oklahoma who have been admitted to an accredited program of nursing at the L.P.N., A.D.N., B.S.N., or M.S.N. level. Applicants must be interested in practicing nursing in Oklahoma communities, especially rural communities. Financial data The minimum scholarship/loan for all levels is $500. The maximum is $1,250 for L.P.N. students, $1,500 for A.D.N. students, and $2,000 for B.S.N. or M.S.N. students. A sponsoring community may provide matching funds equal to the amount provided by the commission. The loan is forgiven if the nurse fulfills a work obligation at an approved health institution in Oklahoma of 1 year for each year of financial assistance received. Nurses who decide not to fulfill their work obligation by practicing nursing in the sponsoring community or in the state of Oklahoma are required to repay the principal amount plus 12 percent interest and a possible penalty of up to 98 percent of the principal. Duration Up to 4 years.

[305] OMNE/NURSING LEADERS OF MAINE SCHOLARSHIP Organization of Maine Nurse Executives/Nursing Leaders of Maine c/o Donna Libby Maine Medical Center 22 Broomhall Street Portland, ME 04102 Summary To provide financial assistance to students attending a nursing program in Maine. Eligibility This program is open to nursing students in Maine who are working on a bachelor’s or higher degree in nursing in the state. Applicants may be graduating high school seniors, currently-enrolled undergraduates, entering graduate students, or returning graduate students. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[306] ONA-SMITH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Nurses Foundation 9600 S.W. Oak Street, Suite 550 Portland, OR 97223 (503) 293-0011 Fax: (503) 293-0013 Web site: www.oregonrn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to students in Oregon who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be accepted for or enrolled full time in a bachelor’s or graduate program in nursing in Oregon. Personal interviews may be required. Selection is based on leadership abilities, career plans, and scholastic record. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Additional information R.N. recipients must be current members of the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA). Non-R.N. recipients of the undergraduate baccalaureate scholarship must, upon graduation, join ONA or the constituent nurses association in their state of residence. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[307] ONCOLOGY NURSING CERTIFICATION CORPORATION BACHELOR’S SCHOLARSHIPS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide financial assistance to registered nurses who are interested in furthering their education. Eligibility Applicants must be registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to oncology nursing who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing. Candidates may not have previously received a bachelor’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information At the end of the year, recipients must submit a summary describing the educational activities in which they participated. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[308] ONCOLOGY NURSING CERTIFICATION CORPORATION MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS

[310] ONCOLOGY NURSING FOUNDATION MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS

Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide financial assistance for master’s degree studies in nursing. Eligibility The candidate must 1) be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing; 2) be enrolled in a graduate nursing degree program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing (the program must have application to oncology nursing); and 3) not have previously received a master’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend school on a part-time or full-time basis. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary describing their educational activities. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide financial assistance for master’s degree studies in nursing. Eligibility The candidate must 1) be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing; 2) be enrolled in a graduate nursing degree program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing (the program must have application to oncology nursing); and 3) not have previously received a master’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend school on a part-time or full-time basis. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary describing their educational activities. Number awarded 9 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[309] ONCOLOGY NURSING FOUNDATION DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

[311] OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE PROJECT ON DEATH IN AMERICA FACULTY SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide financial assistance for doctoral studies in oncology nursing. Eligibility Candidates must be registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to oncology nursing; be enrolled in or applying to a doctoral nursing degree program or related program; and never have received a doctoral scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary describing their educational activities. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline January of each year.

Open Society Institute Attn: Project on Death in America 400 West 59th Street New York, NY 10019 (212) 548-0150 Fax: (212) 548-4613 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.soros.org/death/fs_announcement.htm Summary To provide funding to university faculty members and clinicians who wish to develop projects related to death and dying. Eligibility This program is open to physicians in all relevant disciplines and doctorate-level faculty members from accredited health professions educational institutions in the United States who hold a rank of instructor, assistant professor, or associate professor (full professors are not eligible). Nurses, lawyers, and social scientists who hold appointments through health professions educational institutions are encouraged to apply, as are women and minorities. Applicants must be interested in disseminating existing models of good care of those near the end of life, developing new models for improving the care for the dying, and developing new approaches to the education of health professionals about the care of dying patients and their families. Their programs must consist of 3 components: 1) a clinical, research, educational, or advocacy project carried out at the individual’s institution; 2) an individualized professional development plan to enhance the scholar’s effectiveness as a leader in caring for the dying and their families; and 3) a faculty development program in which all

STUDY AND TRAINING of the scholars work together on professional development activities. Financial data The maximum grant is $70,000 per year, of which up to $65,000 may be used to support 60 percent of the scholar’s salary and benefits and $5,000 may be used for travel to national meetings, research assistance, summer stipends, and other costs related to work on the scholar’s project. Another $6,500 (or 10 percent of the scholar’s salary and benefits) is granted to the scholar’s institution for overhead costs. Duration 2 years. Additional information Further information is also available from the Faculty Scholars Program Director, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Adult Psychosocial Oncology Program, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115, (617) 632-6182, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded Approximately 5 to 8 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[312] OREGON LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT NURSES SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Oregon 30450 S.W. Parkway Avenue P.O. Box 1730 Wilsonville, OR 97070-1730 (503) 682-3162 Fax: (503) 685-5008 Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to the wives, widows, and children of Oregon veterans. Eligibility Eligible for these scholarships are the wives of veterans with disabilities, the widows of deceased veterans, and the sons and daughters of veterans who are Oregon residents. Applicants must have been accepted by an accredited hospital or university school of nursing in Oregon. Selection is based on ability, aptitude, character, determination, seriousness of purpose, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[313] OREGON NURSING SERVICES PROGRAM Oregon Student Assistance Commission 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2130 (541) 687-7400 (800) 452-8807 Fax: (541) 687-7419 Web site: www.ossc.state.or.us Summary To repay the educational loans of nurses who are willing to practice in critical shortage areas in Oregon. Eligibility This program is open to Oregon residents who are enrolled in the final year of their nursing program or who have completed their nursing program. They must be registered nurses and working or willing to work at least half time in critical nursing shortage areas in the state.

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Financial data This program provides for the repayment of federal educational loans. The full amount of the loan, including interest and principal, is cancelled if the borrower, within 5 years of graduation, has completed 1 calendar year of fulltime employment as a nurse in a critical nursing shortage area in Oregon for each academic year in which a loan was received. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Critical shortage areas are currently defined as 1) an area where the ratio of nurses to population is greater than 1 to 258; 2) a clinic located in a rural area that receives federal Public Health Services grants; 3) a Medicare certified Rural Health Clinic; or 4) a rural hospital certified by the Office of Rural Health as a Type A, Type B, or Type C rural hospital (this definition may change in the future). In mid-2001, this program replaced the Oregon Nursing Loan Program. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

[314] OREGON RURAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM Oregon Student Assistance Commission 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2130 (541) 687-7394 (800) 452-8807, ext. 7394 Fax: (541) 687-7419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ossc.state.or.us Summary To repay a portion of the educational loans of health care professionals willing to practice in rural areas of Oregon that have unmet health care needs. Eligibility This program is open to physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who are willing to practice in an Oregon rural community that qualifies as having unmet health care needs. Applicants must have student loans that they borrowed for professional education. Physicians must practice for at least 3 years in a qualifying area during the 5 years following acceptance into this program; nurse practitioners and physician assistants must practice for at least 2 years in a qualifying area during the following 4 years. Preference for acceptance into this program is given to primary care providers. Financial data Physicians may receive annual payments equal to 20 percent of the principal of qualifying loans; nurse practitioners and physician assistants may receive annual payments equal to 25 percent of qualifying loan principal. The maximum payment is $25,000 per year. Duration All participants may receive payments of up to 100 percent of loan principal: physicians by practicing for up to 5 years and nurse practitioners and physician assistants by practicing for up to 4 years. Number awarded Up to 10 physicians, 10 nurse practitioners, and 10 physician assistants are admitted to the program each year. Deadline November of each year.

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[315] ORTHO BIOTECH RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

[317] ORTHOPAEDIC INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS

Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To support short-term postdoctoral oncology research training with a senior investigator who has an established pattern of research that is relevant to oncology nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have a doctorate in nursing or a related discipline and an interest in oncology. Membership in the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is preferred but not required. Applicants must be proposing to learn a new methodology or laboratory procedure, to develop a new program of research or refine an existing program, to attend a specialized research training program, to develop a relationship with a mentor as a springboard to another source of funding, or to work with a multicultural expert on the translation of research tools. The applicant must not have previously received a fellowship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data Up to $10,000 is awarded to cover salary, transportation, lodging, tuition, and other expenses. Up to $8,000 of that may be used for salary support. Recipients also receive funds (up to $1,700) to attend the ONS congress the year following receipt of the award. The sponsoring institution receives a $2,000 award to cover institutional costs. Duration Up to 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Attn: NAON Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2310 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: naon.inurse.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) who are interested in continuing their education. Eligibility Members who have demonstrated their commitment, success, and potential for ongoing leadership in the practice of orthopedic nursing are candidates for this award. Applicants must submit a detailed letter outlining the proposed course of study, professional goals and objectives, relevance of the program to orthopedic nursing practice, and potential areas of contributions to the association. Current members of the executive board, staff, and foundation trustees are not eligible for this scholarship. Financial data The foundation determines the monetary award for the scholarship. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by contributions from orthopedic industry firms, including Johnson & Johnson, DePuy, and Huntleigh Healthcare. Recipients must complete a research project or provide a manuscript acceptable for publication in 1 of the association’s publications by the completion of their course of study. Deadline October of each year.

[316] ORTHO-MCNEIL PHARMACEUTICAL/ACNM FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION American College of Nurse-Midwives Attn: ACNM Foundation, Inc. 818 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 728-9865 Fax: (202) 728-9897 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.acnm.org Summary To provide financial assistance for midwifery education to graduate student members of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Eligibility This program is open to members of the sponsoring organization who are currently enrolled in a doctoral or postdoctoral midwife education program. Applicants must be a certified nurse midwife (CNM) or a certified midwife (CM). Financial data A stipend is paid (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1997 with a grant from Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Corporation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[318] OSANA SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in obtaining further education at a program in Ohio. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are currently enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia education program in Ohio. Applicants must be in the final 12 months of their program. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists (OSANA). The application fee is $25. Number awarded 2 each year.

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Deadline April of each year.

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[319] OUTSTANDING ORTHOPAEDIC NURSE PRACTICE AWARD

[321] PARTNERSHIP IN NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM

National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Attn: NAON Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2310 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: naon.inurse.com Summary To recognize and reward members of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) for outstanding service. Eligibility Members of the association may be nominated for this award by colleagues or supervisors. The award is presented to a nurse who has provided high quality health care to the orthopedic patient and who has made outstanding contributions to the field of orthopedics. Financial data The award consists of a grant of $2,000 to be used for continuing education, attendance at the association’s annual congress, and a commemorative pin. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

U.S. Army Attn: ROTC Cadet Command Fort Monroe, VA 23651-5238 (800) USA-ROTC E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www-rotc.monroe.army.mil Summary To provide financial assistance to high school seniors or graduates who are willing to serve as Army nurses following completion of their bachelor’s degree. Eligibility Applicants for the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program must 1) be U.S. citizens; 2) be between 17 and 23 years of age by October of the year in which they are seeking a scholarship; 3) be no more than 27 years of age when they graduate from college after 4 years; 4) score at least 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT; and 5) meet medical and other regulatory requirements. This program is open to ROTC scholarship applicants who wish to pursue a nursing program at 1 of 48 designated partner colleges and universities and become Army nurses after graduation. Financial data This scholarship provides financial assistance toward college tuition and educational fees up to an annual amount of $16,000. In addition, a flat rate of $450 is provided for the purchase of textbooks, classroom supplies, and equipment. Recipients are also awarded a subsistence allowance of $200 per month for up to 10 months of each year. Duration 4 years, until completion of a baccalaureate degree. A limited number of 2-year and 3-year scholarship programs are also available to students who are already attending an accredited B.S.N. program on a campus affiliated with ROTC. Additional information This program was established in 1996 to ensure that ROTC cadets seeking nursing careers would be admitted to the upper-level division of a baccalaureate program. The 42 partnership nursing schools affiliated with Army ROTC have agreed to guarantee upper-level admission to students who maintain an established grade point average during their first 2 years. Following completion of their baccalaureate degree, participants become commissioned officers in the Army Nurse Corps. Scholarship winners must serve in the military for 8 years. That service obligation may be fulfilled 1) by serving on active duty for 2 to 4 years followed by service in the Army National Guard (ARNG), the United States Army Reserve (USAR), or the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) for the remainder of the 8 years; or 2) by serving 8 years in an ARNG or USAR troop program unit that includes a 3- to 6-month active-duty period for initial training. Number awarded A limited number each year. Deadline Applications for early selection must be submitted by July of each year for entry into college in fall of the following year; applications for regular selection are due by November of each year.

[320] PAMELA BALZER CAREER MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIP American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: ANNA Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 (877) 527-0787 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be current association members, have been members for at least 2 years, be currently employed in nephrology nursing, and be accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program in nursing. In their application, they must indicate how the degree will apply to nephrology nursing and provide a time frame for completing their program. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this program are supplied by Abbott Renal Care. Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [322] PATRICIA SMITH CHRISTENSEN SCHOLARSHIP Sigma Theta Tau International Attn: Research Department 550 West North Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-3191 (317) 634-8171 (888) 634-7575 Fax: (317) 634-8188 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingsociety.org/education/scholarships.html Summary To provide financial assistance to graduate nursing students pursuing education in the area of maternal-child or pediatric nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who are enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program in nursing. If other qualifications are equal, preference is given to Canadian residents and to members of Sigma Theta Tau International. Applicants must submit a letter outlining their reasons for pursuing advanced nursing education in the area of maternal-child or pediatric nursing and providing details about their current program and future career plans. Selection is based on demonstrated potential for advanced study and research. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 every other year. Deadline April of odd-numbered years.

[323] PATSY QUINT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Kansas Nurses Foundation 1208 S.W. Tyler Topeka, KS 66612-1735 (785) 233-8638 Fax: (785) 233-5222 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/snas/ks Summary To provide financial assistance to occupational health nurses in Kansas who are interested in pursuing advanced degrees. Eligibility This program is open to Kansas residents who are 1) R.N.s currently in occupational health who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree or 2) occupational health nurses who are pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree with an emphasis on occupational health. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, must submit a personal narrative describing their anticipated role in nursing in the state, must submit 3 original letters of recommendation, must submit a copy of their official transcript, and must submit a letter of acceptance from their school. Preference is given to students engaged in full-time study. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

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[324] PAULINE THOMPSON NURSING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania Attn: Awards Committee 2578 Interstate Drive P.O. Box 68525 Harrisburg, PA 17106-8525 (717) 657-1222 (888) 707-PSNA Fax: (717) 657-3796 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.psna.org Summary To provide financial assistance to undergraduate nursing students in Pennsylvania. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled in a baccalaureate, associate degree, or R.N. to B.S.N. competition nursing program located in Pennsylvania that is accredited by the National League for Nursing. Baccalaureate students must be in their junior or senior year (application may be made at the end of the sophomore year). Associate degree students must be in their final year (application may be made at the end of the first year). Registered nurses must have been accepted into a baccalaureate program. All applicants must be Pennsylvania residents. They must be in good academic standing (grade point average of 3.0 or higher) and able to show both leadership qualities and involvement in community service. Applicants must be members of the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania, unless there is no school chapter (applicants who are R.N.s must be members of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association). Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information The recipient must attend the foundation’s annual banquet to receive the scholarship. The recipient will be the guest of the foundation at the banquet and financial support for travel and overnight accommodations will be provided if necessary. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[325] PEARL MOORE CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARDS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for continuing education to professional registered nurses. Eligibility Candidates must be currently employed as a staff nurse in oncology nursing with at least 75 percent of their time devoted to direct patient care. They must have 2 or more years in oncology nursing practice and possess or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Selection is based on clarity and relevance of the professional goals statement; past attendance at relevant continuing education programs; potential for continuing professional practice in oncology nursing; quality of application, in terms of grammar, punctuation, syn-

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tax, conciseness, and completeness; and immediate supervisor’s written comments regarding the nominee’s clinical practice and basis for recommendation. This award is not intended to supplement tuition in a bachelor’s or master’s program. Financial data The award is $2,500, plus a plaque. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline November of each year.

Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[326] PENDLETON COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP

Pennsylvania League for Nursing Attn: Awards and Scholarship Committee 1770 East Lancaster Avenue, Suite 1B Paoli, PA 19301-1575 (610) 640-5755 Fax: (610) 640-3863 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.paleaguefornursing.org/awards Summary To provide financial assistance to students in Pennsylvania who are studying to become an L.P.N. at a school in the state. Eligibility This program is open to Pennsylvania residents who are currently enrolled (full or part time) in an accredited practical nursing program in the state. As part of the selection process, applicants must submit a short statement about their career goals in nursing; a list of their school, community, and professional activities; a list of honors and awards they have received; letters of recommendation; an official transcript; and a current resume. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

Pendleton Community Memorial Health Corporation P.O. Box 786 Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-0697 Summary To provide financial assistance to residents of several cities in Oregon who are interested in working on a medical or health-related degree. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who reside in the following cities in Oregon: Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Athena, Weston, Adams, Helix, or Ukiah. Applicants must be starting or working on a medical or health-related degree, including studies in medical school, nursing school, dental school, and medical secretary training. Financial need is considered in the selection process. An interview may be required. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Deadline June of each year.

[327] PENNSYLVANIA LEAGUE FOR NURSING GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Pennsylvania League for Nursing Attn: Awards and Scholarship Committee 1770 East Lancaster Avenue, Suite 1B Paoli, PA 19301-1575 (610) 640-5755 Fax: (610) 640-3863 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.paleaguefornursing.org/awards Summary To provide financial assistance to students in Pennsylvania who are enrolled in a graduate nursing program at a school in the state. Eligibility This program is open to Pennsylvania residents who are currently enrolled (full or part time) in an accredited graduate nursing program in the state. As part of the selection process, applicants must submit a short statement about their career goals in nursing; a list of their school, community, and professional activities; a list of honors and awards they have received; letters of recommendation; an official transcript; and a current resume. Doctoral candidates must have completed all course work and be prepared to submit an annual progress report if graduation does not occur in 1 year.

[328] PENNSYLVANIA LEAGUE FOR NURSING L.P.N. SCHOLARSHIP

[329] PENNSYLVANIA LEAGUE FOR NURSING UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Pennsylvania League for Nursing Attn: Awards and Scholarship Committee 1770 East Lancaster Avenue, Suite 1B Paoli, PA 19301-1575 (610) 640-5755 Fax: (610) 640-3863 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.paleaguefornursing.org/awards Summary To provide financial assistance to students in Pennsylvania who are enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program at a school in the state. Eligibility This program is open to Pennsylvania residents who are currently enrolled (full or part time) in an accredited nursing program in the state, including a diploma, associate nursing degree, baccalaureate degree, or R.N./B.S.N. completion program. As part of the selection process, applicants must submit a short statement about their career goals in nursing; a list of their school, community, and professional activities; a list of honors and awards they have received; letters of recommendation; an official transcript; and a current resume. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified).

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[330] PENNSYLVANIA LEGION AUXILIARY PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT’S MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSES TRAINING American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Pennsylvania P.O. Box 2643 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2643 (717) 763-7545 Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to children or grandchildren of deceased or disabled Pennsylvania veterans. Eligibility Priority in awarding this scholarship is given to the children or grandchildren of totally disabled veterans, although the children of deceased veterans are also eligible. Applicants must be residents of Pennsylvania and seniors in accredited high schools in the state planning to study nursing. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data The scholarship is $500 per year. Duration 3 years. Additional information This scholarship may be used only at a school of nursing in Pennsylvania. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[331] PENNSYLVANIA RAINBOW NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Pennsylvania Youth Foundation Attn: Educational Endowment Fund 1244 Bainbridge Road Elizabethtown, PA 17022-9423 (717) 367-1536 (800) 266-8424 (within PA) E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.pagrandlodge.org/pyf/scholar/index.html Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing school to members of Rainbow Girls in Pennsylvania. Eligibility This program is open to active Pennsylvania Rainbow Girls in good standing. Applicants must have completed at least 1 year in an accredited nursing school. Financial data The stipend depends on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Eva Gresko, RD #3, Box 102, Huntington, PA 16652-8703, (814) 658-3774. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline Requests for applications must be submitted by January of each year. Completed applications are due by the end of February.

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[332] PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN ANN OLSON MEMORIAL DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide financial assistance for doctoral studies in oncology nursing. Eligibility Candidates must be registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to oncology nursing; be enrolled in or applying to a doctoral nursing degree program or related program; and never have received a doctoral scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was established in memory of Ann Olson, an employee of Pharmacia and Upjohn Inc., which sponsors the program. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary of the educational activities in which they participated. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[333] PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIP Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide financial assistance for master’s degree studies in nursing. Eligibility The candidate must 1) be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing; 2) be pursuing a master’s degree at an NLN-accredited school of nursing (the program must have application to oncology nursing); and 3) not have previously received a master’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend school on a part-time or full-time basis. Funding for this program is provided by Pharmacia and Upjohn, Inc. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary describing their educational activities. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [334] PHOEBE PEMBER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP United Daughters of the Confederacy Attn: Education Director 328 North Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220-4057 (804) 355-1636 Fax: (804) 353-1396 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hqudc.org Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to lineal descendants of Confederate veterans. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants who are members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicants must intend to study nursing and must submit a family financial report and certified proof of the Confederate record of 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average in high school. Financial data The amount of this scholarship depends on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Additional information Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously, and only 1 application per family will be accepted within any 1 year. All requests for applications must include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[335] POST-MASTER’S NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide financial assistance for post-master’s nurse practitioner study. Eligibility Candidates must be registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to oncology nursing; be enrolled in or applying to an academic post-master’s nurse practitioner certificate program in an NLN-accredited school of nursing; and never have received this award from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information At the end of each year of scholarship participation, recipients must submit a summary of the educational activities in which they participated. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[336] POSTDOCTORAL INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING PROGRAM ON GENDER AND MENTAL HEALTH University of Michigan Attn: Institute for Research on Women and Gender 1136 Lane Hall 204 South State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1290 (734) 764-9537 Fax: (734) 764-9533 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.umich.edu/~irwg Summary To provide funding to postdoctoral scholars interested in pursuing additional research training in gender and mental health issues at the University of Michigan. Eligibility Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in anthropology, nursing, psychology, public health, social work, or sociology. They should have demonstrated a commitment to research on gender and mental health. Preference is given to applicants who can identify 2 or more specific faculty at the university from different disciplines who agree to work with them. Financial data The stipend depends on the training and qualifications of the recipient. Duration 2 years. Number awarded Up to 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[337] PRIMARY CARE RESOURCE INITIATIVE FOR MISSOURI Missouri Department of Health Attn: Health Systems Development Unit P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 (573) 751-6400 (800) 891-7415 Fax: (573) 751-6010 Web site: www.health.state.mo.us Summary To provide scholarship/loans to residents of Missouri who are interested in working as a health care professional in an underserved area of the state following graduation. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Missouri who have lived for 1 or more years in the state for purposes other than attending an educational institution. Applicants must have been accepted by or currently be attending a school offering a course of study leading to a degree as a doctor of allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.) medicine; a bachelor of science (B.S.) degree in a field leading to acceptance into a school of medicine; or a bachelor of master of science (B.S.N. or M.S.N.) degree leading to certification as a primary care advanced practice nurse as a pediatric, family, adult, or geriatric practitioner. Physicians in primary care residency programs are also eligible. Priority is given to residents of medically underserved areas in Missouri, minority group members, and previous recipients. Financial data For undergraduate (B.S. or B.S.N.) and master’s (M.S.N.) students, the maximum loan is $5,000 per year for full-time enrollment or $3,000 per year for part-time enrollment. Master’s in nursing students are also eligible for

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES a 1-time loan of $5,000 to cover the expenses of a preceptorship for the nurse practitioner. Medical (M.D. or D.O.) students are eligible for loans in the amount of tuition, to a maximum of $20,000 per year. Physicians in primary care residency programs are eligible for loans of $10,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Loans of 5 years or more are forgiven at the rate of 20 percent per year for qualifying employment in an area of defined need (a geographic area or a population that is experiencing a shortage of primary health care providers in Missouri). Loans for less than 5 years are forgiven on a year-for-year basis. If the loan is not forgiven by service, it must be repaid within 48 months at 9.5 percent interest. Duration Full-time undergraduate students may receive up to 4 loans; part-time undergraduates may receive up to 6 loans. Full-time M.S.N. students may receive up to 2 loans; part-time M.S.N. students may receive up to 4 loans. Medical students may receive loans for up to 4 years. Physicians in primary care residency programs may receive up to 3 years of loans. Additional information This program is also known as the PRIMO Loan Program. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline July of each year.

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Eligibility This program is open to R.N.s in Oregon who are currently enrolled in a program leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Applicants must have completed 12 credit hours in a B.S.N. program. They must be members of the Oregon Nursing Association and write a 1-page statement on why they should receive the award and how the B.S.N. degree will enhance their nursing practice. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Up to 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[340] ROBERT BROWNING SCHOLARSHIP

Rebekah Assembly of Vermont c/o Nora-Ellen Spaulding 786 Vermont Route 10 Chester, VT 05143 Summary To provide financial assistance to residents of Vermont interested in working on a degree in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be Vermont residents, enrolled or accepted at an accredited school of nursing, and planning to enter the nursing profession. As part of the application process, students must submit a completed application form, an official transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a statement of their educational plans, and documentation of financial need. Selection is based on financial need, academic record, previous work experience, and recommendations. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

Pride Foundation c/o Greater Seattle Business Association 2150 North 107th Street, Suite 205 Seattle, WA 98133-9009 (206) 363-9188 Fax: (206) 367-8777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.the-gsba.org Summary To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study in the health sciences to gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender students who live in the Northwest. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington who are studying or planning to study the health sciences at the undergraduate level. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership potential in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Selection is based on financial need, community involvement, and commitment to human rights. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information The Pride Foundation was established in 1987 to strengthen the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. It may be contacted directly at 1801 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122, (206) 323-3318, (800) 7357287, Web site: www.pridefoundation.org. Its scholarship program is administered in collaboration with the Greater Seattle Business Association. Number awarded 1 each year. Since it began offering scholarships in 1992, the foundation has awarded a total of $200,000 to 150 recipients. Deadline February of each year.

[339] RNS OBTAINING A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP

[341] ROBERTA PIERCE SCOFIELD BACHELOR’S SCHOLARSHIPS

Oregon Nurses Foundation 9600 S.W. Oak Street, Suite 550 Portland, OR 97223 (503) 293-0011 Fax: (503) 293-0013 Web site: www.oregonrn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to registered nurses in Oregon who are working on a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide financial assistance to registered nurses who are interested in furthering their education.

[338] REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF VERMONT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

STUDY AND TRAINING Eligibility Applicants must be registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to oncology nursing who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing. Candidates may not have previously received a bachelor’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information At the end of the year, the recipients must submit a summary describing the educational activities in which they participated. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[342] SAD SACKS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Illinois AMVETS 2200 South Sixth Street Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 528-4713 (800) 638-VETS (within IL) Fax: (217) 528-9896 Web site: www.amvets.com Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to Illinois residents, with preference given to dependents of disabled or deceased veterans. Eligibility Eligible for this scholarship are students in an approved school of nursing in Illinois or high school graduates who have been accepted for training in a nursing school. Priority is given to dependents of deceased or disabled veterans, and preference is given first to third-year students, second to second-year students, and third to first-year students. Selection is based on financial need (40 percent), academic achievement, (30 percent), extracurricular or community activities (20 percent), and aims (10 percent). Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[343] SAN JOAQUIN MEDICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP LOAN FUND San Joaquin Medical Society 3031 West March Lane, #222W Stockton, CA 95219 (209) 952-5299 Fax: (209) 952-5298 Summary To provide loans to residents of several counties in California who are interested in preparing for a healthrelated degree. Eligibility Loans are available to current residents of San Joaquin, Amador, and Calaveras counties (in California). People who were born or attended school in these counties are also eligible. Applicants must be working on a health-related degree (M.D., R.N., F.N.P., P.A.) and must be able to demonstrate financial need. All loans require a co-signer to guarantee repayment. Financial data Students working on an M.D. may borrow $10,000 per year (up to a maximum of $40,000); non-M.D.

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students may borrow $4,000 per year (up to a maximum of $8,000). Loans are interest free for M.D.s until 1 year following graduation; repayment must begin 1 year after graduation and the interest rate is prime plus 3 percent. Loans for non-M.D.s are interest free until the month following graduation; repayment must begin the month following graduation and the interest rate charged is prime plus 3 percent. Duration For M.D.s: up to 7 years to repay the loan. For non-M.D.s: up to 5 years to repay the loan. Additional information Recipients may attend school anywhere in the United States. Recipients are required to maintain a life insurance policy, naming the society’s loan fund as beneficiary for the amount of money borrowed. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May or November of each year.

[344] SCHOLARSHIP FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: AAOHN Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to occupational and environmental health nurses who wish to participate in a leadership development activity. Eligibility This program is open to occupational and environmental health nurses who wish to participate in a leadership development program such as the association’s annual conference, the Nurse in Washington Internship program, a mentoring development program, or other professional activity. Applicants must submit a statement, up to 500 words in length, on why they consider themselves emerging leaders in volunteer service, leadership skills they would develop by participating in the selected leadership development activity, and how those skills will be applied while serving in a volunteer leadership role within the profession of occupational and environmental health nursing. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Funds may be used for registration, travel, and/or subsistence. Duration This award is granted annually. Additional information This award is not intended to supplement tuition in an academic program. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [345] SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEDICAL AND OTHER PROFESSIONS American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of California Veterans War Memorial Building 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 113 San Francisco, CA 94102-4586 (415) 861-5092 Fax: (415) 861-8365 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.calegionaux.org/scholarships.html Summary To provide financial assistance to California residents who are the children of veterans and interested in preparing for careers in medical and other professions. Eligibility Eligible for these scholarships are high school seniors or graduates who have not yet entered college because of financial or medical circumstances and who are the children of veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Lebanon, Panama, or Desert Storm. They must plan to become a therapist, nurse, other medical professional, engineer, lawyer, law enforcement officer, or business professional. At least 5 years of California residency is required, unless the veteran parent has been hospitalized within the state or has been declared missing in action by the government. Awards are based on character (20 percent), Americanism (20 percent), leadership (10 percent), need (30 percent), and scholastic merit (20 percent). Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 2 years. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[346] SCHWEITZER FELLOWSHIPS Schweitzer Fellows Program 330 Brookline Avenue Boston, MA 02215 (617) 667-5111 Fax: (617) 667-7989 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.schweitzerfellowship.org Summary To provide health professional students with an opportunity to offer direct service to underserved communities. Eligibility This program is open to medical, nursing, public health, social work, and other health professional students at schools in the areas where the program currently operates: Baltimore, Boston, North Carolina, New Hampshire/Vermont, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and New York. Applicants must be interested in working with an existing community agency to carry out a health-related service project full time during the summer or part time during the academic year. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration Participants are expected to perform 200 hours of community service work. Additional information This program began in Boston in 1992, North Carolina in 1993, New Hampshire/Vermont in 1996, Chicago in 1996, Pittsburgh in 1997, New York in 1998, and Baltimore in 1999. For the addresses of those programs

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and a description of available service opportunities at each, contact the headquarters in Boston. Number awarded Currently, the program offers 20 fellowships in Boston, 16 to 20 in North Carolina, 16 in New Hampshire/Vermont, 25 in Chicago, 20 in Pittsburgh, 20 in New York, and up to 20 in Baltimore. Deadline Each program selects its own deadline, but this is generally in January.

[347] SCUDDER ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL GRANTS Scudder Association, Inc. c/o Terry Sherman, Chair, Grant Committee Zero Bell Court Manchester, MA 01944 (978) 526-8213 Web site: www.scudder.org Summary To assist undergraduate and graduate students preparing for “careers as servants of God in various forms of ministry to men and women around the world.” Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for a career in ministry, medicine, nursing, other medically-related fields, teaching, or social service. Applicants must show promise for the future. Applicants should be members of the Scudder family or recommended by Scudder Association members. They are requested to submit an official transcript, 2 letters of recommendation from faculty members, a statement (up to 500 words) on their goals and objectives, and a verification of financial need from their school (financial need is considered in the selection process). Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Generally, grants are in the $1,000 to $2,500 range. A total of $25,000 is distributed each year. Duration Up to 4 years of undergraduate studies, graduate studies, or a combination of the two. Number awarded Varies each year, up to a total of 25.

[348] SHIP ISLAND–MRS. J.O. JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP United Daughters of the Confederacy Attn: Education Director 328 North Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220-4057 (804) 355-1636 Fax: (804) 353-1396 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hqudc.org Summary To provide financial assistance for graduate nursing education to lineal descendants of Confederate veterans. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants who are members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicants must intend to study nursing at the graduate level and must submit certified proof of the Confederate record of 1 ancestor, with

STUDY AND TRAINING the company and regiment in which he served. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Financial data The amount of this scholarship depends on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously, and only 1 application per family will be accepted within any 1 year. All requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[349] SHIRLEY BROWN SCHOLARSHIP Organization of Maine Nurse Executives/Nursing Leaders of Maine c/o Donna Libby Maine Medical Center 22 Broomhall Street Portland, ME 04102 Summary To provide financial assistance to R.N.s in Maine who are members of the Organization of Maine Nurse Executives (ORNE)/Nursing Leaders of Maine and taking courses to prepare for a management/administrative position in nursing. Eligibility Applicants must have an active Maine R.N. license, have been a paid and active member (attended at least 50 percent of the meetings) of OMNE/Nursing Leaders of Maine for at least 1 year, and be matriculated into an accredited degree program preparing them for a management/administrative position in nursing. They must have completed at least 1 semester of course work and have earned at least a 2.0 grade point average. Recipients are chosen at random from all qualified applicants. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

[350] SHIRLEY C. TITUS SCHOLARSHIP FUND California Nurses Association Attn: Scholarship Fund 2000 Franklin Street, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 273-2200 Fax: (510) 663-1625 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.califnurses.org Summary To provide financial assistance for graduate education to registered nurses in California who wish to prepare for positions of leadership in professional nursing organizations. Eligibility Applicants must be licensed registered nurses in California who have been accepted for admission to an accredited graduate program in the humanities or the cultural, political, economic, legal, or social sciences appropriate for developing effective leadership. They must commit to serve 1 year in a nursing or health-related organization. Selection

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is based on letters of reference, commitment and active participation in nursing and health-related organizations, professional vision and direction, and plans for study. Financial data The stipend is up to $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program began in 1957. Number awarded Up to 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[351] SISTER TERESA HARRIS SCHOLARSHIPS New Jersey State Nurses Association Attn: Institute for Nursing 1479 Pennington Road Trenton, NJ 08618-2661 (609) 883-5335, ext. 21 (888) UR-NJSNA, ext. 21 Fax: (609) 883-5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njsna.org/institute/institute.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to New Jersey residents who are applying to or enrolled in a master’s program for advanced practice nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be New Jersey residents who are applying to or currently enrolled in a master’s degree program for advanced practice nursing located in New Jersey. They must be members of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (a copy of their membership card must be submitted with their application). Selection is based on financial need, grade point average, and leadership potential. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications must be typed or reproduced by computer; handwritten applications are not accepted. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships was awarded. Deadline December of each year.

[352] SOHN SCHOLARSHIPS Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, Inc. 116 Canal Street, Suite A New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (386) 428-1695 Fax: (386) 423-7566 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sohnnurse.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (SOHN) who are working on a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are able to demonstrate progress toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Deadline July of each year.

[353] SONNE SCHOLARSHIP Illinois Nurses Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 300 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2200 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 360-2300 Fax: (312) 360-9380 Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the Student Nurse Association of Illinois who are preparing for a career as a registered professional nurse. Eligibility Members in good standing are eligible to apply if they are enrolled in a Illinois-approved nursing program that leads to eligibility to sit for licensure examination as a registered professional nurse. Selection is based on academic record (at least a 2.5 grade point average), financial need, and an essay on “How will membership in my state nurses association enhance my nursing career?” Financial data Stipends are either $1,500 or $1,000. Funds are to be used to cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients are given a year’s free membership in the Illinois Nurses Association upon graduation. Although part-time students can apply, all recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Number awarded 2 to 4 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[354] SOUTH DAKOTA STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM South Dakota Department of Health Attn: Office of Rural Health 600 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-2536 (800) 738-2301 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To repay the educational loans of health professionals who agree to work in health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) within South Dakota. Eligibility This program is open to primary care physicians, dentists, dental hygienists, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurse specialists, or marriage and family therapists. To be eligible, these health professionals must be U.S. citizens who agree to practice full time in an eligible facility for at least 2 years (up to a maximum of 4 years). An eligible facility is a public or nonprofit private entity located in a federally-designated HPSA in South Dakota that agrees to pay a dollar-for-dollar match of the federal portion of the loan repayment amount. Qualifying educational loans include the principal, interest, and related expenses of government and commercial loans. Financial data The loan repayment for physicians or dentists who serve 2 years is $28,000; they receive $24,000 for their third year of service and $28,000 for their fourth year of service. For other health professionals, the repayment is

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$14,000 for the first 2 years, $12,000 for the third year and $14,000 for the fourth year. The repayment is made to the qualified lender only after obligated service has been performed by the recipient. Duration From 2 to 4 years. Additional information Recipients must work in a federally-designated HPSA in South Dakota for at least 2 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[355] STUDENT AID FOUNDATION LOANS Student Aid Foundation 2520 East Piedmont Road, Suite F-180 Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 973-7077 Fax: (770) 973-2220 Web site: www.studentaidfound.org Summary To provide loans to young women in Georgia who need financial assistance in order to continue their education beyond the high school level. Eligibility This program is open to full-time traditional or nontraditional women students who are residents of Georgia or who are currently attending a school in the state. Selection is based on financial need, academic ability, and the desire to succeed in obtaining an education. Financial data Loans range from $3,500 to $4,500 per year for undergraduates and up to $5,000 per year for graduate students. Loans are not granted to cover all necessary expenses but to supplement what parents can provide or the recipient can earn or receive from scholarships. No interest on loans is charged while the student is in college or in training. Interest at 6 percent begins 3 months after the borrower completes her course of study or leaves school for any reason. If the loan is not repaid within 4 years from that date, interest at 12 percent is charged on the remaining balance. The minimum monthly repayment is $100 or $20 per $1,000 borrowed, whichever is greater. Duration 1 academic year; renewable for 1 additional year. Additional information Funds are loaned for regular college work and for specialized training in nursing, secretarial work, library science, religious education, laboratory techniques, and other fields. The program was started in 1908. Recipients are expected to complete their training and become self supporting within 4 years, unless there are unusual circumstances to warrant a deviation from this general rule. If a payment cannot be made when due, a letter of explanation must be sent to the office. Also, the office must be informed of marriage, change of address, or any other pertinent changes. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Requests for applications must be accompanied by self-addressed stamped envelopes. Number awarded Approximately 35 each year. Deadline April of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [356] TAMI BICKETT HOT SHOT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Lebanon Professional Fire Fighters Local 2163 1050 West Oak Street Lebanon, OR 97355 (541) 451-1902 Fax: (541) 451-4312 Summary To provide financial assistance to full-time college students majoring in fire science, emergency medical service, nursing, or an allied health program. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled full time in college, have at least a 2.5 grade point average during the previous year of study, not have a criminal record, and have completed at least 1 year of studies in the following areas: fire science, emergency medical service, nursing (R.N.), or other allied health program. Selection is based on academic promise, answers to essay questions on the application, and, at the selection committee’s discretion, extracurricular activities and geographic desirability. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The amount awarded depends upon the funds available and the needs of the recipient, but the minimum award is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information The fund was established in 1994. Information is also available from Jon Davis, 42284 Jack Creek Lane, Lebanon, OR 97355. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline July of each year.

[357] TENNESSEE NURSES’ FOUNDATION MEMORIAL EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUND Tennessee Nurses’ Foundation 545 Mainstream Drive, Suite 405 Nashville, TN 37228-1207 (615) 254-0350 Summary To provide educational loans to eligible registered nurses in Tennessee. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled at least half time in a program of study on the baccalaureate or master’s degree level at an accredited institution of higher education that would enable recipients to make greater contributions to the nursing field. They must be Tennessee residents and have been a continuous member of the Tennessee Nurses’ Association for at least 1 year before applying for a loan. Selection is based on available funds, financial need, leadership potential, and sustained association involvement. Financial data The amount loaned varies, depending upon the financial need of the recipient. The loan is payable over a 2-year period after completing the course of study. The current interest rate is 2 percent below the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) rate for individuals practicing in Tennessee upon graduation and 2 percent above the TSAC rate for individuals practicing out of state upon graduation. A $50 loan origination fee may be charged. Duration 1 year.

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Additional information Recipients must maintain membership in the Tennessee Nurses’ Association throughout the loan and pay-back period. Number awarded Several each year.

[358] TENNESSEE NURSING EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Tennessee Department of Health Attn: Office of Rural Health & Health Access 425 Fifth Avenue North, Fifth Floor Nashville, TN 37247 (615) 741-0234 (800) 435-6464 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To repay the educational loans of nurses willing to serve in urban or rural underserved areas in Tennessee. Eligibility Applicants must have a B.A. or A.A. in nursing, a diploma in nursing, or a graduate degree from a school of nursing. They must be U.S. citizens, be interested in serving full time in an eligible health facility in Tennessee, and have a current unrestricted license to practice. The eligible health facility in Tennessee may be 1 of the following; Indian Health Service health center, Native Hawaiian health center, public hospital, migrant health center, community health center, or a public or nonprofit private health facility determined by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to have a critical shortage of nurses (these include: Nashville Metro Bordeaux Hospital, Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute, Lakeshore Mental Health Institute, and Woodridge Hospital). The following counties in Tennessee currently qualify for program placement: Bedford, Benton, Bledsoe, Campbell, Cheatham, Claiborne, Cocke, Coffee, Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Gibson, Greene, Hardeman, Hardin, Henry, Hickman, Humphrey, McMinn, Macon, Marion, Rhea, Sevier, Unicoi, Wayne, and Wilson. Financial data This program repays up to 60 percent of the participants’ total qualifying loan (up to $18,000 a year for the 2-year service period). Payments, which are distributed monthly, are taxable. Duration At least 2 years. Additional information Recipients must work in a qualifying urban or rural underserved area in Tennessee for at least 2 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[359] TEXAS LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENT’S PARLEY SCHOLARSHIPS American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Texas 709 East 10th Street P.O. Box 685108 Austin, TX 78768-5108 (512) 476-7278 Fax: (512) 472-0603 Summary To provide financial assistance to the children of Texas veterans who wish to study a field related to medicine.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are the children of veterans who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or the Persian Gulf. Applicants must be residents of Texas studying or planning to study nursing or another medical field at a postsecondary institution in the state. Selection is based on need, goals, character, citizenship, and objectives. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Further information is available from Wanda Potter, 3613 Castleman, Fort Worth, TX 76119. Applications for these scholarships must be submitted through local units of the American Legion Auxiliary in Texas. Deadline March of each year.

[360] TEXAS OUTSTANDING RURAL SCHOLAR RECOGNITION PROGRAM Center for Rural Health Initiatives 211 East Seventh, Suite 915 P.O. Drawer 1708 Austin, TX 78767-1708 (512) 479-8891 (877) 839-2744 Fax: (512) 479-8898 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.crhi.state.tx.us Summary To provide scholarship/loans to outstanding Texas students who are interested in preparing for a career in health care in rural areas. Eligibility Applicants must be Texas residents. They must be in the top quarter of their high school graduating class or have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average in their college classes; be enrolled or intend to enroll in an eligible academic institution in Texas to pursue a health care career; and arrange to be sponsored by an organization in 1 of the 196 nonmetropolitan counties in Texas. Eligible health care professions include medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, chiropractic, psychology, nursing, and allied health (rehabilitative services, radiology technician, medical laboratory technician, health systems management, and dietary and nutritional services). Eligible sponsoring organizations include local hospitals, rural health clinics, and community organizations. Funds are awarded on a competitive basis. Selection is based on academic achievements, essay content, sponsor’s financial commitment, community statement of need, and overall quality of the nominee. Financial data The amount of the forgiveness loan award is based on the cost of attendance at the recipient’s academic institution. Sponsoring communities pledge to cover half the student’s educational expenses; the state covers the other half. Students must pledge to provide 1 year of work in the sponsoring community for each year of support they receive while in college. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year for fall semester; September of each year for spring semester; January of each year for summer semesters.

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[361] TEXAS PROFESSIONAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Grants and Special Programs 1200 East Anderson Lane P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711-2788 (512) 427-6101 (800) 242-3062 Fax: (512) 427-6127 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.collegefortexans.com Summary To provide financial assistance for Texas students who are interested in preparing for a career as a professional nurse. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are residents of Texas and enrolled at least half time in a program leading to licensure as a professional nurse at a college or university in the state. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Financial data The stipend depends on the need of the recipient, to a maximum of $3,000. Recently, the average award was $1,974 for students at public universities, $1,012 for students at public community colleges, and $1,996 for students at private, nonprofit colleges. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Some of these funds are targeted to students from rural communities and some to graduate students. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 44 of these scholarships were awarded to students at public universities, 181 to students at public community colleges, and 31 to students at private, nonprofit colleges. Deadline Applicants should contact the financial aid director at the professional nursing school in which they plan to enroll for appropriate deadline dates.

[362] TEXAS VOCATIONAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Grants and Special Programs 1200 East Anderson Lane P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711-2788 (512) 427-6101 (800) 242-3062 Fax: (512) 427-6127 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.collegefortexans.com Summary To provide financial assistance for Texas students who are interested in preparing for a career as a vocational nurse. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are residents of Texas and enrolled at least half time in a program leading to licensure as a vocational nurse at a college or university in the state. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Financial data The stipend depends on the need of the recipient, to a maximum of $1,500. Recently, the average

STUDY AND TRAINING award was $583 for students at public community colleges and $1,175 for students at independent colleges. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Some of these funds are targeted to students from rural communities. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 84 of these scholarships were awarded to students at public community colleges and 4 to students at independent colleges. Deadline Applicants should contact the financial aid director at the vocational nursing school in which they plan to enroll for appropriate deadline dates.

[363] THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN SAFETY American Society of Safety Engineers Attn: ASSE Foundation 1800 East Oakton Street Des Plaines, IL 60018 (847) 699-2929 Fax: (847) 296-9220 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.asse.org Summary To provide financial assistance to women pursuing graduate study in safety-related fields. Eligibility This program is open to women who are pursuing a graduate degree program in safety engineering, safety management, occupational health nursing, occupational medicine, risk management, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, fire safety, environmental safety, environmental health, or another safetyrelated field. Applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least 9 semester hours with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[364] TYCO KENDALL HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS SCHOLARSHIP FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: ANNA Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 (877) 527-0787 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree that will enhance their ability to contribute to the renal community.

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Eligibility Applicants must be full members of the association, have been members for at least 2 years, be currently employed in nephrology nursing, be actively working in a clinical setting, and provide evidence of active participation in the local association chapter. In their application, they must indicate how the degree will apply to nephrology nursing and provide the names of 3 references. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this program are supplied by Tyco Kendall Healthcare Products. Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[365] UTAH NURSES FOUNDATION GRANT-IN-AID SCHOLARSHIPS Utah Nurses Foundation c/o Utah Nurses Association 455 East 400 South, Suite 402 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Summary To provide financial assistance to Utah residents who are interested in earning a nursing degree. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are Utah residents (must be U.S. citizens) who have been accepted into an accredited registered nursing program (undergraduate or graduate). A copy of the signed letter of acceptance is required. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Their long- and short-term goals must be clearly identified in the letter of application or on a separate sheet of paper. Financial need must be demonstrated. Finalists are interviewed. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified. Funds may be used only for tuition and books. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information Recipients must agree to work for a Utah health care facility or Utah educational institution as a full-time employee for at least 1 year (2 years if part time). Deadline March of each year.

[366] UTAH STATEWIDE NURSE EDUCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Utah Department of Health Division of Health Systems Improvement Attn: Bureau of Primary Care and Rural Health Systems P.O. Box 142005 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2005 (801) 538-6113 Fax: (801) 538-6387 Web site: www.health.state.ut.us/primary_care Summary To provide financial assistance for graduate nursing education to nurses with a Utah license. Eligibility This program is open to nurses with a Utah license who have been accepted by or are currently enrolled in a graduate school of nursing. They must be willing to work

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES for a minimum of 24 months in a nursing shortage area in Utah upon completion of their degree. In selecting the recipients, the program evaluates residential, educational, and employment history; an essay describing work plans; references; the proposed area of graduate education and time for completion of that education; commitment to service in a needed nursing specialty area; projected nursing education expenses; and economic status. Financial data The stipend is $15,000 per academic year. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, educational equipment and materials, and reasonable living expenses. Duration There is flexibility in the time required to complete the degree (up to 5 years, if needed). Additional information The program may reimburse the recipient for increased taxes caused by receipt of the scholarship. In exchange for the funding, recipients must agree to work for at least 24 months in a nursing shortage area in Utah. Nursing shortage areas are defined as rural health care facilities/programs with identified needs, facilities/programs providing care to underserved populations, and public health departments. The program determines the nursing shortage area sites where the service obligation may be fulfilled but does not actually place the recipient at the site. The recipient is responsible for securing that employment. Recipients must begin service at an eligible employment site within 1 month of entering into a contract with the Utah Department of Health. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[367] VALERIE ROSE LOGAN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Portuguese Historical and Cultural Society P.O. Box 161990 Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 392-1048 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To provide financial assistance to high school seniors of Portuguese descent in Sacramento or contiguous counties in California who are preparing for a nursing or related career. Eligibility Applicants must be of Portuguese descent (must be within 5 generations), be high school seniors, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be intending to study nursing or another medically-related field in college, and reside or attend school in the following 6 counties that make up the metropolitan Sacramento, California area: El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, and Yolo. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, a 300-word essay demonstrating knowledge of their Portuguese heritage, and a letter of recommendation from a principal, counselor, teacher, pastor, employer, club leader, etc. Selection is based on grade point average, extracurricular activities and/or work, Portuguese community involvement, leadership, and the essay. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[368] VELMA FLIES ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP Heartland Regional Community Foundation 801 Faraon Street St. Joseph, MO 64501 (816) 271-7910 Fax: (816) 271-7269 Summary To provide financial assistance to nursing students from several counties in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. Eligibility This program is open only to residents of the following counties (which make up the Healthy Communities for the Midwestern Four Corners service region): 1) in Missouri: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Platte, Ray, and Worth; 2) in Iowa: Decatur, Fremont, Page, Ringgold, and Taylor; 3) in Kansas: Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, and Nemaha; and 4) in Nebraska: Nemaha and Richardson. Applicants must be enrolled in their senior year of a registered nursing program. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[369] VIRGINIA A. GAFFEY SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide financial assistance to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are residents of Massachusetts or pursuing further education at a program in designated states. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are either 1) residents of Massachusetts, or 2) attending a nurse anesthesia program in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Students in nurse anesthesia education programs must hold a current license as a registered nurse and a bachelor of science in nursing or another appropriate baccalaureate degree from an approved nursing program. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in student organizations, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The application fee is $25. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[370] VIRGINIA ELIZABETH AND ALMA VANE TAYLOR STUDENT NURSE LOAN FUND

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Winston-Salem Foundation 860 West Fifth Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2506 (336) 725-2382 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wsfoundation.org/student_aid_student_loan_funds.html Summary To provide loans for college to residents of North Carolina interested in studying nursing. Eligibility This program is open to college-bound high school seniors in North Carolina interested in studying nursing at a school in the state. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Selection is based on career plans and goals, academic promise, financial need, indication of ability to repay the loan, and current income and debts. Financial data The maximum loan is $4,000 per year. Repayment of the principal is deferred until the student borrower leaves school. There is a 60-day grace period before repayment begins. The interest rate is 7 percent. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information There is a $20 application fee (waived if the applicant is unable to pay). Number awarded 1 or more each year.

Virginia Department of Health Attn: Center for Primary Care and Rural Health 1500 East Main Street, Suite 227 P.O. Box 2448 Richmond, VA 23218 (804) 371-4090 Fax: (804) 371-0116 Web site: www.vdh.state.va.us Summary To provide forgivable loans to nursing students in Virginia who are willing to work as nurse practitioners and/or midwives in the state following graduation. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Virginia who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment full time at a nurse practitioner program in the state or a nurse midwifery program in a nearby state. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Preference is given to 1) residents of designated medically underserved areas of Virginia; 2) students enrolled in family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric, adult health, and geriatric nurse practitioner programs; and 3) minority students. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, character, and state commitment to postgraduate employment in a medically underserved area of Virginia. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Recipients must agree to serve in a designated medically underserved area of Virginia for a period of years equal to the number of years of scholarship support received. The required service must begin within 2 years of the recipient’s graduation and must be in a facility that provides services to persons who are unable to pay for the service and that participates in all government-sponsored insurance programs designed to assure full access to medical care service for covered persons. If the recipient fails to complete the course of study, or pass the licensing examination, or provide the required service, all scholarship funds received must be repaid with interest. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

[371] VIRGINIA LEYDA ROBERTS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Daughters of the American Revolution-Colorado State Society 923 Tenth Street Golden, CO 80401 (303) 278-7151 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: members.aol.com/coloradodar/scholarships.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Colorado who are interested in studying nursing in the state. Eligibility Eligible to apply are graduating high school seniors in Colorado who are 1) American citizens, 2) in the top third of their graduating class, and 3) accepted at 1 of the Colorado colleges offering a B.S.N.: Beth-El College of Nursing, Regis University, Colorado University at Denver, Colorado Health Sciences Center, Metro State University, University of Phoenix, University of Northern Colorado, University of Southern Colorado, or Mesa State College. Applications must include a statement of career interest and goals (up to 500 words), 2 character references, college transcripts, a letter of sponsorship from the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Colorado chapter, and a list of scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, honors, and other significant accomplishments. Selection is based on financial need and academic record. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[373] WALTER AND MARIE SCHMIDT SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7400 (800) 452-8807 Fax: (541) 687-7419 Web site: www.ossc.state.or.us Summary To provide financial assistance for the study of nursing to residents of Oregon. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Oregon who are enrolled at least half time in a program to become a registered nurse. As part of the application process, they must submit an essay on their desire to pursue a nursing career in geriatric health care.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[374] WASHINGTON LEAGUE FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Washington League for Nursing c/o Emily Hitchens, WLN Scholarship Committee Seattle Pacific University School of Health Sciences Seattle, WA 98119 (206) 281-2964 Web site: www.halcyon.com/krumme/WLN/scholars.html Summary To provide financial assistance to students working on an A.D.N., baccalaureate, or graduate degree in nursing in the state of Washington. Eligibility Applicants must be Washington residents who have been accepted for admission or are currently enrolled full time in a undergraduate or graduate school of nursing in Washington accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Official transcripts and letters of recommendation must be submitted. Selection is based on academic record and school, professional, and/or community involvement. Financial data The stipend is $750. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Up to 3 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[375] WASHINGTON STATE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board 917 Lakeridge Way P.O. Box 43430 Olympia, WA 98504-3430 (360) 753-7844 Fax: (360) 753-7808 TDD: (360) 753-7809 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hecb.wa.gov Summary To repay the educational loans of health professionals who agree to work in medically underserved areas of Washington. Eligibility This program is open to licensed physicians (M.D. or D.O.), physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, dental hygienists, registered nurses, practical nurses, midwives, and nurse practitioners who are willing to work in designated shortage areas in Washington for at least 3 years. State correctional facilities, state mental health hospitals, and community and migrant health centers also qualify as shortage areas. Applicants do not need to be current Washington residents. Financial data The program provides for the payment of educational loans secured while attending a program of health

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professional training that led to licensure as a health professional; repayment is limited to loans covering reasonable educational and living expenses and includes both principal and interest. Participants who agree to serve for 3 years are eligible for repayment of up to $25,000 per year; participants who agree to serve 1 or 2 additional years are eligible for repayment of up to $35,000 per year for the fourth and fifth years. Duration From 3 to 5 years. Additional information Health professionals are responsible for contacting an appropriate site and arranging for their service there. If they fail to provide the full 3 to 5 years of service, they must repay all money expended plus a penalty. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

[376] WASHINGTON STATE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board 917 Lakeridge Way P.O. Box 43430 Olympia, WA 98504-3430 (360) 753-7844 Fax: (360) 753-7808 TDD: (360) 753-7809 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hecb.wa.gov Summary To provide scholarship/loans for primary care health professional education to students who agree to work in designated areas of Washington. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited program leading to eligibility for licensure in Washington State in a designated health profession. They must agree to practice in Washington for 3 to 5 years following graduation, but they do not need to be Washington residents or to attend an educational institution in the state. Currently, there are no geographic restrictions for registered nurses or practical nurses. For other primary care health professionals (M.D., D.O., N.D., P.A., N.P., C.N.M., L.M.), dental care professionals (D.D.S., R.D.H.), and pharmacists, service must be in designated areas of the state. State correctional facilities, state mental health facilities, community and migrant health centers, and any other facility with more than 40 percent of its caseload consisting of Medicaid and sliding fee patients also qualify. Financial data The stipend is intended to cover eligible expenses: tuition, books, equipment, fees, and room and board. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients who fail to complete the course of study are required to repay the amount received, plus a penalty and interest. Scholars who fail to serve in health professional shortage areas in Washington are required to repay the scholarship, with penalty plus interest. The interest rate on the repayments is 8 percent for the first 4 years and 10 percent for the fifth year. Duration Up to 5 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [377] WATERBURY WOMEN’S CLUB FUND AWARDS Waterbury Foundation 81 West Main Street, Fourth Floor Waterbury, CT 06702-1216 (203) 753-1315 Fax: (203) 756-3054 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.waterburyfoundation.org Summary To provide financial assistance to Connecticut residents who will be attending a college in the state to study nursing or a health-related subject. Eligibility Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are residents of the foundation’s 21 town service area in Connecticut: Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Cheshire, Goshen, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, Naugatuck, New Milford, Oxford, Prospect, Roxbury, Southbury, Thomaston, Warren, Washington, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, and Woodbury. They must be interested in attending a college in the state to study nursing or a health-related subject. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, work experience, financial need, and an essay. Financial data Scholarship awards are generally in the $400 to $1,000 range. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply up to the minimum number of years required to complete an undergraduate degree in their course of study, provided they maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[378] WEST VIRGINIA HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM West Virginia Division of Recruitment Attn: Office of Community and Rural Health Services 1411 Virginia Street East Charleston, WV 25301-3013 (304) 558-4382 (888) 442-3456 Fax: (304) 558-1437 Web site: www.wvrhep.org/stu_opps.htm Summary To provide scholarship/loans to health professional students who are willing to work in an underserved rural area in West Virginia Eligibility This program is open to 1) medical students in their final year at a West Virginia school of medicine or osteopathy who will be entering primary care internships or residency programs in the state and 2) students in their final year of a primary care educational program in West Virginia for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse midwives. Applicants must be willing to work in an underserved rural area in the state after graduation. Although in-state residency is not required, preference is given to West Virginia residents. Financial data This is a scholarship/loan program. The award is $10,000. Duration Recipients must agree to work at least 2 years in an underserved area in West Virginia after graduation. Additional information This program was authorized by the West Virginia legislature in 1995. Recipients must sign a

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contract to practice in an underserved area in the state for at least 2 years upon completion of training. The penalty for not fulfilling this obligation is repayment of the scholarship with interest. Additional information is available from Alice Tyler, University System of West Virginia, 1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 1100, Charleston, WV 25301-2827, Telephone: (304) 558-0530, Fax: (304) 558-0532. Number awarded Varies each year.

[379] WEST VIRGINIA STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM West Virginia Division of Recruitment Attn: Office of Community and Rural Health Services 1411 Virginia Street East Charleston, WV 25301-3013 (304) 558-4382 (888) 442-3456 Fax: (304) 558-1437 Web site: www.wvrhep.org/stu_opps.htm Summary To offer medical loan repayment to primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and physician assistants in return for service in a health professional shortage area (HPSA) in West Virginia. Eligibility This program is open to allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.) physicians who have completed a residency training in general/family practice, general pediatrics, obstetrics or gynecology, or general internal medicine. Certified nurse practitioners, nurses midwives, and physician assistants are also eligible. All applicants must be willing to provide primary care services for at least 2 years in an HPSA in West Virginia. They must be U.S. citizens and have a valid, unrestricted West Virginia license and/or certificate. Financial data This program pays qualified government and commercial education loans (up to $40,000 per year for 2 years) that were obtained by the recipient for reasonable educational expenses and reasonable living expenses. Loan repayments are considered taxable income; the tax liability is the responsibility of the recipient. Extensions (1 year) may be awarded at qualifying sites for a maximum of $25,000 per year. Duration 2 years, plus 2 optional 1-year extensions. Additional information Recipients must agree to provide primary care services for a minimum of 2 years in a health professional shortage area in West Virginia. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[380] WILLIAM F. GRUPE FOUNDATION FINANCIAL AID William F. Grupe Foundation, Inc. Attn: President P.O. Box 775 Livingston, NJ 07039 (973) 428-1190 Summary To provide financial assistance to students in several areas of New Jersey who are interested in working on a medical or nursing degree.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Eligibility This program is open to students who are 1) citizens of the United States, 2) permanent residents of Hudson, Bergen, or Essex counties in New Jersey, and 3) working on an M.D. or D.O. degree or enrolled in a graduate nursing program. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year.

[381] WISCONSIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDER LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Wisconsin Department of Commerce Attn: Division of Community Development 201 West Washington Avenue P.O. Box 7970 Madison, WI 53707 (608) 267-3837 Fax: (608) 266-8969 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.commerce.state.wi.us/CD/CDphc.app.html Summary To help repay the educational loans of specified categories of health care providers who are interested in practicing in health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) in Wisconsin. Eligibility This program is open to health care providers in the following categories: 1) physician assistants who have graduated from an accredited physician assistant training program and are certified or scheduled for a certifying examination; 2) certified nurse midwives who are licensed by the state of Wisconsin; and 3) nurse practitioners who are licensed as a registered nurse by Wisconsin or another state and are either certified as a primary care nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist or are eligible to take the professional certification examination as an advanced practice nurse. Applicants must be willing to practice in a federal HPSA in Wisconsin for at least 3 years. In establishing priorities among competing applicants, consideration is given to the following factors: graduation from high school in a similar area; family (of provider or spouse) living in the area; spouse has found a job in the area; the educational program included a rural education or clinical experience in a rural or urban underserved community. Qualifying loans are those incurred while the health care provider was enrolled in an accredited professional educational program (not those taken out during prerequisite undergraduate work) and were obtained from a public or private lending institution. Financial data In each of the first and second years, 40 percent of qualifying loans (to a maximum of $10,000 per year) is repaid. In the third year, 20 percent of qualifying loans (to a maximum of $5,000) is repaid. Duration 3 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline November of each year.

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[382] WISCONSIN LEAGUE FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS Wisconsin League for Nursing 2121 East Newport Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53211 (414) 332-6271 Web site: www.cuw.edu/wln/scholars.htm Summary To provide financial assistance to high school seniors planning to enter a school of nursing in Wisconsin. Eligibility Applicants must be residents of Wisconsin who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited school of nursing in the state. Selection is based on financial need and scholastic excellence. Financial data The stipend is $500. Number awarded 15 each year: 1 to a graduating high school senior, 12 to current nursing students, and 2 to graduate students.

[383] WISCONSIN LEGION AUXILIARY REGISTERED NURSE DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Department of Wisconsin Attn: Department Secretary/Treasurer 2930 American Legion Drive P.O. Box 140 Portage, WI 53901-0140 (608) 745-0124 Fax: (608) 745-1947 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amlegionauxwi.org Summary To provide financial assistance for nursing education to the dependents of Wisconsin veterans. Eligibility This program is open to the wives, widows, and children of Wisconsin veterans who are enrolled or have been accepted in an accredited school of nursing. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren of veterans are also eligible if they are American Legion Auxiliary members. All applicants must have at least a 3.2 grade point average and be in financial need. They must be Wisconsin residents, but they do not need to attend school in Wisconsin. Financial data The stipend is $750. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must attend an accredited hospital or university R.N. program. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

STUDY AND TRAINING [384] WISCONSIN SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium c/o University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee Department of Physics P.O. Box 413 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413 (414) 229-3878 Fax: (414) 229-5589 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uwm.edu/dept/WSGC Summary To provide financial support to undergraduate students at universities participating in the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students enrolled at 1 of the universities participating in the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. Applicants must be U.S. citizens; be working full time on a bachelor’s degree in space science, aerospace, or interdisciplinary space studies (including, but not limited to, engineering, the sciences, architecture, law, business, nursing, and medicine); and have at least a 3.0 grade point average. The consortium especially encourages applications from underrepresented minorities, women, and the developmentally challenged. Selection is based on academic performance and potential for success. Financial data Stipends up to $1,000 per year are available. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The schools participating in the consortium include Alverno College, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin at Madison, College of the Menominee Nation, Marquette University, Carroll College, Lawrence University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Northland College, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse, University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, University of Wisconsin at Parkside, University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, and Ripon College. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 16 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline March of each year.

[385] WOCN ADVANCED DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Attn: Chair, WOCN Scholarship Committee 1550 South Coast Highway, Suite 201 Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (888) 224-9626 Fax: (949) 376-3456 Web site: www.wocn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to graduate students interested in preparing for a career in Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nursing (including wound, ostomy, and continence). Eligibility To be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following requirements: be currently seeking a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing; have graduated from an ET nursing education program at a school accredited by the

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Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN); have Board Certification in ET nursing; be a current and active member of WOCN; be currently enrolled or accepted into an accredited nursing program (full or part time); have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average; be working or have previously worked as an ET nurse; have at least 2 years of ET nursing experience within the past 5 years; and have a current R.N. Licensure. Selection is based on merit, compliance with the eligibility requirements, and financial need. Financial data Up to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must be enrolled in an ET nursing education program during the award period to receive funding. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline July of each year.

[386] WOCN SCHOLARSHIPS Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Attn: Chair, WOCN Scholarship Committee 1550 South Coast Highway, Suite 201 Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (888) 224-9626 Fax: (949) 376-3456 Web site: www.wocn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students interested in preparing for a career in Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nursing (including wound, ostomy, and continence). Eligibility Applicants must have been accepted or be enrolled in an accredited ET nursing education program on the undergraduate level. Selection is based on motivation to be an ET nurse and financial need. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration These are quarterly awards. Additional information Recipients must be enrolled in an ET nursing education program during the award period to receive funding. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline These are quarterly scholarships. The deadlines are: December for the January through March term; March for the April through June term; June for the July through September term; September for the October through December term.

[387] YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL MINORITY NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS Yale New Haven Hospital Attn: Human Resources 20 York Street New Haven, CT 06504 (203) 688-2414 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ynhh.org Summary To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors in Connecticut interested in studying nursing or allied health fields in college.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Eligibility This program is open to graduating seniors at high schools in Connecticut who are members of minority groups. Applicants must be interested in attending a 4-year college or university with an accredited program in nursing, respiratory therapy, medical technology, pharmacy, or radiation therapy. Selection is based on academic record, teacher evaluations, a personal essay, and extracurricular activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[388] 3M ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: AAOHN Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Summary To provide financial assistance to registered nurses who are pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree to prepare for a career in occupational and environmental health. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who are enrolled in a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree program. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, occupational and environmental health. Selection is based on 2 letters of recommendation and a 500word essay on the applicant’s professional goals as they relate to the academic activity and the field of occupational and environmental health. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

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Research and Creative Activities Listed alphabetically by program title are 207 grants, loans, forgivable loans, awards, and traineeships that support research and creative activities in the nursing field in the United States. Check here if you are looking for funding for research, research traineeships, projects, or creative activities in any area of nursing, including general practice, administration, anesthesiology, critical care, emergency, holistic health, long-term care, lung and respiratory, midwifery, nephrology, neuroscience, occupational health, oncology, operating room, ophthalmic, orthopedic, otorhinolaryngology and head-neck, pediatric, psychiatric, radiological, rehabilitative, school health, etc.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [389] AAHN COMPETITIVE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD American Association for the History of Nursing, Inc. P.O. Box 175 Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 (609) 693-7250 Fax: (609) 693-1037 Web site: www.aahn.org Summary To provide funding for graduate student research to members of the American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN). Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled in either an NLNaccredited master’s program or a doctoral program at a regionally-accredited university. They must be members of the association. Proposals must focus on the history of nursing. The applicant’s research advisor needs to be a scholar who is actively involved in the field of nursing history and who has prior experience in guiding student research. Included in the application package must be 5 copies of a title page, narrative for the study, list of potential primary and secondary sources, and list of any other relevant facilities and resources to be used. The student’s and advisor’s curriculum vitae should also be sent, along with a letter of support from the advisor. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[390] AANA RESEARCH GRANTS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide funding to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in conducting research. Eligibility Applicants for these grants must be nurse anesthesia students and members of the association who are proposing a research project related to the field of nurse anesthesia. Priority topics include outcome studies, issues related to health care reform, anesthesia manpower in rural and underserved areas, occupational safety, patient safety, risk management, quality assurance, and patient satisfaction. Financial data The amount of the grant depends on the nature of the proposal and the availability of funds. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information There are 2 designated grants awarded each fiscal year: the John F. Garde Grant and the Richard Ouellette Grant. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March, June, or November of each year.

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[391] AANA RESEARCH SCHOLARS GRANT American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide funding to members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in conducting research on quality care provided by nurse anesthetists. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are certified or recertified CRNAs. Applicants must demonstrate research and leadership qualities, have a longterm goal to become a leader in research, be actively involved at the state or national level in the profession of nurse anesthesia, and demonstrate a commitment to furthering the profession of nurse anesthesia through research. Priority is given to proposals for collection of data that measure outcomes of CRNA practice on the quality of health care, such as patient satisfaction, length of stay, and JCAHO indicators. Financial data Grants up to $25,000 are available. Duration 1 academic year. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[392] AANP FOUNDATION PRACTICING NP RESEARCH GRANT American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: AANP Foundation P.O. Box 10729 Glendale, AZ 85318-0729 (623) 376-9467 Fax: (623) 376-0369 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Summary To provide funding to members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who wish to conduct a research project. Eligibility This program is open to members of the academy who are currently licensed, practicing nurse practitioners (NPs). Applicants must be new researchers (have received less than $5,000 in funding for the proposed area of research). They must be the principal investigator on a research project with a focus on primary health care provided by NPs in the United States. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [393] AAOHN FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANTS American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: AAOHN Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Summary To provide funding to registered nurses interested in conducting research on occupational and environmental health nursing. Eligibility All registered nurses engaged in occupational and environmental health nursing are eligible to apply if they are interested in conducting research or innovative projects. The proposed research may be part of a formal educational program, such as a doctoral dissertation, or it may be a selfinitiated study. Selection is based on purpose of the project (15 percent), significance of the project (10 percent), investigator’s capacity (5 percent), review of literature (15 percent), methods (25 percent), plans for data analysis (20 percent), and assumptions and limitations (10 percent). Financial data The grant is $10,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[394] ACADEMIC CAREER AWARDS National Institutes of Health Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources Attn: GrantsInfo 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6095 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 (301) 435-0714 Fax: (301) 480-8443 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To provide financial support to postdoctorates interested in introducing or improving curriculum in a particular scientific field as a means of enhancing the educational or research capacity at the grantee institution. Eligibility Candidates for these awards must have a clinical or research doctoral degree. The program is open both to junior investigators who are interested in developing an academic and research expertise in a particular field and to senior scientists with acknowledged scientific expertise and leadership skills who are interested in improving the curricula and enhancing the research capacity within the academic institution. Junior candidates should propose a plan of teaching, curriculum building, research, and leadership development, under the guidance of a mentor who is an expert in the research field of interest and has a record of providing the type of supervision required by this award; these candidates must be able to devote at least 75 percent of full-time professional effort to the research and development programs required for academic development. Senior candidates must have sufficient clinical training, research, or teaching experience to implement a program of curriculum development

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within the applicant institution; must have an academic appointment at a level sufficient to exert an influence on the coordination of research, teaching, and clinical practice in an emerging field; and must be able to devote at least 25 percent effort to the program. Applications may be submitted on behalf of candidates by domestic, non-federal organizations, public or private, such as medical, dental, or nursing schools or other institutions of higher education. Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Financial data This program provides salary and fringe benefits for the candidate only; each component establishes its own salary limits on career awards. Facilities and administrative costs are reimbursed at 8 percent of modified total direct costs. Duration 5 years for junior awards; 2 to 5 years for senior awards. Additional information Awards under this program are available from 6 agencies of the National Institutes of Health (NIH): the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the National Institute of Mental Health. The names and addresses of staff people at each agency are available from the address above. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January, May, or September of each year.

[395] ACADEMIC RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT AWARD National Institutes of Health Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources Attn: GrantsInfo 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6095 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 (301) 435-0714 Fax: (301) 480-8443 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To stimulate research in educational institutions (particularly minority and women’s institutions) that provide baccalaureate training for a significant number of American research scientists but that have not been major participants in National Institutes of Health (NIH) programs. Eligibility This grant program is offered to researchers at domestic institutions that offer baccalaureate or advanced degrees in the sciences related to health, except those that have received research grants and cooperative agreements from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling more than $2 million per year in each of the preceding 4 or more years. Health professional schools (e.g., schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, osteopathy, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, public health, allied health, and optometry) are eligible, as are officially discrete campuses of a university. Investigators eligible for the program are those who will not have active research grant support from the NIH at the time of application. Scientists working in eligible minority and women’s educational institutions are particularly encouraged to submit an application.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Financial data Up to $100,000 in direct costs, plus applicable facilities and administrative costs, for a 36-month period. No more than $50,000 may be requested for direct costs for any 1 year. Duration Up to 36 months. Additional information Investigators applying for this program may not submit a separate grant application for essentially the same project to the NIH. Principal investigators are expected to conduct the majority of their research at their own institution, although limited access to special facilities or equipment at another institution is permitted. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January, May, or September of each year.

[396] ADA SUE HINSHAW, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the research topic. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[397] ADVANCED ONCOLOGY CERTIFIED NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-8597 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward the outstanding achievements of advanced oncology certified nurses (AOCN). Eligibility The candidate must be an AOCN who has demonstrated accomplishments in 3 major areas: 1) promotion of oncology nursing certification; 2) service; and 3) at least 2 areas of advanced oncology nursing practice (e.g., clinical

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practice, education, administration/case management, consultation, or research). Financial data The prize is $1,000 and a crystal award. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[398] AHNA RESEARCH GRANTS American Holistic Nurses’ Association 2733 East Lakin Drive P.O. Box 2130 Flagstaff, AZ 86003-2130 (520) 526-2196 (800) 278-AHNA Fax: (520) 526-2752 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: ahna.org/f_assistance.htm Summary To provide funding for research to members of the American Holistic Nurses’ Association (AHNA). Eligibility This program is open to any licensed nurse who has been a member of the association for at least 1 year and who is conducting research on topics related to holistic nursing. Awards are not presented for research conducted as a requirement for a doctoral dissertation or master’s research project. Financial data Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[399] ALICE FISHER SOCIETY HISTORICAL SCHOLARSHIP University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Center for the Study of the History of Nursing Attn: Center Director 307 Nursing Education Building Philadelphia, PA 19104-6906 (215) 898-4502 Fax: (215) 573-2168 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursing.upenn.edu/history/research/fisher.htm Summary To support graduate research to be conducted at the Center for the Study of the History of Nursing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eligibility This program is open to nurses working on their master’s or doctoral degree. Proposals should cover aims, background significance, previous work, methods, facilities needed, other research support needed, budget, and professional accomplishments. Selection is based on evidence of interest in and aptitude for historical research related to nursing. Financial data The grant is $2,500. Duration 4 to 6 weeks. Additional information Scholars work under the general direction of nurse historians associated with the center. They may be asked to present their work before a meeting of the Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni—the

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES founders of this scholarship. Scholars must be in residence at the Center for the Study of the History of Nursing for the duration of the program. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[400] AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL-CARE NURSES/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on critical care issues. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to critical care nursing issues. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[401] AMERICAN BRAIN TUMOR ASSOCIATION NEURO-ONCOLOGY RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for oncology nursing research. Eligibility The research proposal must relate to the area of neuro-oncology nursing. Applicants must be registered nurses actively involved with some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the American Brain Tumor Association. Number awarded 1 each year.

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[402] AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. The topic of the research changes each year; recently, it was health and safety of the aging nursing work force. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The research should relate to quality health care. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1993. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[403] AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARDS PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. This program includes 1 grant restricted to a minority nurse researcher to conduct research on a topic related to a minority issue and 1 grant restricted to research that addresses a core issue of the sponsoring organization (workplace rights, appropriate staffing, work-

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES place health and safety, continuing competence, and patient safety/advocacy). The other grants are unrestricted but are limited to beginning researchers. Financial data Grants are $5,000 or $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 5 each year: 4 at $5,000 (including 2 with restrictions on use) and 1 at $3,500. Deadline April of each year.

[404] AMGEN EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT/PUBLIC EDUCATION AWARD Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward excellence in patient/public education by members of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Eligibility Nominees for this award should be oncology nurses who are involved in offering creative public or patient education. The candidate must be a registered nurse and a member of the society who meets the following criteria: has a minimum of 2 years of experience in oncology nursing; teaches patients or community groups; identifies needs for education in patients, families, or communities; plans innovative programs to meet identified need; designs innovative programs with clearly stated objectives and content relevant to the population service; implements programs using creative presentation techniques and appropriate evaluation methods; serves as a role model for other nurses; creates a network to sustain health promotion behaviors; and establishes positive teacher-learner relationships. Financial data The award is $2,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[405] AMGEN RENAL ADVANCES EDUCATIONAL GRANT American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Education Services Coordinator East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320, ext. 23 (888) 600-2662, ext. 23 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To support members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in developing patient and staff nephrology programs. Eligibility Applicants must be current association members, have been members for at least 2 years, be practicing nephrology nurses, be committed to and competent in

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nephrology patient and/or staff education, and be key participants in the proposed educational program. The proposed program may be a new endeavor or already in process. Applicants must show how the proposed program would be beneficial to renal patients and/or staff; the proposal must demonstrate originality, creativity, and organization. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this program are supplied by Amgen Renal Advances. Recipients are required to sign an agreement for use of funds as established by the ANNA board of directors. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[406] AMGEN RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for oncology nursing research. Eligibility The oncology research proposal must be clinically focused. Applicants must be registered nurses actively involved with some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Financial data The grant is $8,500. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[407] ANNA CLINICAL PRACTICE AWARD American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Education Services Coordinator East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320, ext. 23 (888) 600-2662, ext. 23 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To recognize and reward excellence in clinical practice by members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA). Eligibility Eligible to be considered for this award are current members of the association who are employed as primary care providers in clinical nephrology, can demonstrate outstanding contributions toward improved patient care, and can demonstrate commitment to and competence in direct patient care. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Funds for this program are supplied by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected].

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[408] ANNA CLINICAL PRACTICE GRANTS American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Education Services Coordinator East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320, ext. 23 (888) 600-2662, ext. 23 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide funding to qualified members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in conducting small clinical research projects that will directly benefit staff, patients, and/or families. Eligibility The applicant must be a full member of the association who is employed in a nephrology clinical setting. The proposed project must be relevant to nephrology nursing practice and can include demonstration projects, research utilization studies, continuous quality improvement projects, or outcomes evaluation projects. Financial data The grant is $750. Duration The grants are presented annually. Additional information The recipient must be a full member of ANNA for the duration of the research project and must assume full responsibility for the conceptualization and implementation of the proposed research project. A written report of application of funds and resulting achievements must be submitted annually to ANNA. Results of the funded project must be shared with the membership by submitting a paper for possible publication in the ANNA journal or presenting the findings at ANNA’s national symposium. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[409] ANNA FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANTS American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Education Services Coordinator East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320, ext. 23 (888) 600-2662, ext. 23 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide funding to established researchers who are members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA). Eligibility The principal investigator must be a full member of the association and must provide evidence of their experience and credentials demonstrating the ability to complete the research project and commitment to nephrology nursing. The proposed project may be a new endeavor or already in process. The proposals must demonstrate the following: applicability of investigation to nephrology, transplantation, or related therapies; sound methodology in accordance with recognized nursing research guidelines; approval by the appropriate internal review board; feasibility and likelihood of suc-

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cessful completion; and a complete budget that includes indirect costs. Financial data The maximum grant is $15,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The principal investigator must be a full member of ANNA for the duration of the research project. If 2 or more of the individuals are applying as coinvestigators, all must be members of ANNA for the duration of the research project (and at least 1 of the co-investigators must be a full member). The principal or co-principal investigator(s) who are full members of ANNA must share equal responsibility with all other co-investigators for the conceptualization and implementation of the proposed research project. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[410] ANNA REHABILITATION AWARD American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Education Services Coordinator East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320, ext. 23 (888) 600-2662, ext. 23 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To recognize and reward members of the American Nephrology Nurse’s Association (ANNA) who have made outstanding contributions to renal rehabilitation. Eligibility Eligible to be considered for this award are full members of the association (who have been members for at least 2 years), are employed in nephrology nursing, and can demonstrate commitment to renal rehabilitation in any of the following categories: presentations (at clubs, meetings, professional organizations, patients’ groups, professional groups, boy scout meetings, community meetings, etc.); publications; participation/attendance at workshops, seminars, meetings, etc.; membership in rehab organizations or committees; program leadership; and special activities with a rehab focus (e.g., rehab picnics, job fairs, field trips). Financial data The award is $2,000. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Funds for this program are provided by Amgen Renal Advances. Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [411] ANNA/SIGMA THETA TAU GRANT American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Education Services Coordinator East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320, ext. 23 (888) 600-2662, ext. 23 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide funding to established researchers who belong to the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA). Eligibility This program is open to full members of the association who hold a master’s or doctoral degree. Applicants must be proposing to conduct research related to nephrology nursing practice. Financial data The maximum grant is $6,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is jointly administered by ANNA and Sigma Theta Tau, the national nursing honor society. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[412] ANNE ZIMMERMAN, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on social policy issues. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to social policy issues that will advance the profession. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1995. There is a $50 application fee. A publication, preferably a monograph, is expected at the conclusion of the award term. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[413] ANTHONY J. JANNETTI DERMATOLOGY NURSE PRACTICE AWARD Dermatology Nurses’ Association East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2330 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: dna.inurse.com Summary To recognize and reward members of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) whose practice and achievements best exemplify the goals and objectives of the association. Eligibility Candidates for this award must be members of the association who have at least 2 years’ experience in dermatologic nursing. They must have served as a role model by maintaining an outstanding level of skill and knowledge in the care of the dermatologic patient, utilizing innovative techniques in patient care and patient education, promoting mutual respect with both patients and other health care team members, reaching out to the professional and lay community in education efforts, and sharing professional expertise with peers through involvement in the association at the local or national level. Financial data The award consists of $1,000 plus airfare and complimentary registration for the association’s annual convention. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[414] AORN JUNIOR SCIENTIST GRANT PROGRAM Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Attn: AORN Foundation 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80231-5711 (303) 755-6304, ext. 8229 (800) 755-2676, ext. 8229 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aorn.org Summary To provide funding for research to registered or doctoral-level student nurses, especially those who are members of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). Eligibility This program is open to registered or student nurses who wish to complete an individual research project related to perioperative nursing practice. The project may be part of a formal educational program at the doctoral level, such as a dissertation, or may be a self-initiated study or research project for individual career advancement. Students conducting projects as part of an educational program must provide a letter of support from their research advisor as part of the application. All applicants are expected to have the requisite knowledge and ability to develop and implement a formal research investigation of sufficient complexity and scope that the outcomes can be expected to contribute to the scien-

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES tific knowledge of perioperative nursing practice. Preference is given to members of the association. Financial data The maximum grant is $15,000. Duration These are 1-time grants. Deadline January, May, or October of each year.

[415] AORN NOVICE RESEARCHER GRANT PROGRAM Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Attn: AORN Foundation 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80231-5711 (303) 755-6304, ext. 8229 (800) 755-2676, ext. 8229 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aorn.org Summary To provide funding for research to registered or undergraduate student nurses, especially those who are members of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). Eligibility This program is open to registered or student nurses who wish to complete an individual research project related to perioperative nursing practice. The project may be part of a formal educational program at the baccalaureate level, such as an honors project or a senior thesis, or may be a self-initiated study or research project for individual career advancement. Students conducting projects as part of an educational program must provide a letter of support from their research advisor as part of the application. Nurses conducting individual research must provide evidence of consultation or other support that will ensure the project is scientifically sound and conducted according to accepted research guidelines. Preference is given to members of the association. Financial data The maximum grant is $1,000. Duration These are 1-time grants. Deadline January, May, or October of each year.

[416] AORN RESEARCH ASSOCIATE GRANT PROGRAM Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Attn: AORN Foundation 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80231-5711 (303) 755-6304, ext. 8229 (800) 755-2676, ext. 8229 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aorn.org Summary To provide funding for research to registered or graduate student nurses, especially those who are members of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). Eligibility This program is open to registered or graduate student nurses who wish to complete an individual research project related to perioperative nursing practice. The project may be part of a formal educational program at the master’s level, such as a thesis or a master’s graduate project, or may be a self-initiated study or research project for individual career advancement. Students conducting projects as part of

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an educational program must provide a letter of support from their research advisor as part of the application. Nurses conducting individual research must provide evidence of consultation or other support that will ensure the project is scientifically sound and conducted according to accepted research guidelines. Preference is given to members of the association. Financial data The maximum grant is $5,000. Duration These are 1-time grants. Deadline January, May, or October of each year.

[417] AORN SENIOR SCIENTIST GRANT PROGRAM Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Attn: AORN Foundation 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80231-5711 (303) 755-6304, ext. 8229 (800) 755-2676, ext. 8229 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aorn.org Summary To provide funding to experienced nurse researchers, especially members of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), who wish to undertake investigator-initiated research. Eligibility This program is open to experienced nurse researchers who wish to complete an individual research project related to perioperative nursing practice. The project may be part of a postdoctoral fellowship program. Projects must be of sufficient complexity and scope that the outcomes can be expected to contribute to the scientific knowledge of perioperative nursing practice. Preference is given to members of the association. Financial data The maximum grant is $25,000. Duration These are 1-time grants. Deadline January, May, or October of each year.

[418] APON EXCELLENCE IN PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY NURSING PRACTICE AWARD Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4724 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apon.org Summary To recognize and reward outstanding professional practice by members of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (APON). Eligibility This award is presented to a registered professional nurse currently involved in the direct care of pediatric oncology patients. Nominees must be association members; have at least 2 years of direct care experience in pediatric oncology; exemplify a high level of compassion and specialty expertise documented by peers and/or patients/family; be a recognized expert in clinical nursing practice; actively incorporate research and new ideas from the literature into clinical practice; and be an effective communicator.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Financial data The award provides a $500 honorarium, a certificate, and free registration to the association’s annual conference. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[419] ASTRA USA RESEARCH AWARD National Association of School Nurses P.O. Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04070 (207) 883-2117 Fax: (207) 883-2683 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasn.org Summary To provide funding to members of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) who are interested in conducting research on a school nursing issue. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in conducting a research project. Applicants must be 1) engaged in the practice of school nursing, the education of school nurses, or the study of school nursing as a graduate or undergraduate student; or 2) retired from school nursing. They must be interested in conducting research on 1 of the following topics: current perceptions of parents regarding children’s pain and its management, barriers to pain treatment in the school setting, or the role of the school nurse in education regarding pain management for children and their families. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[420] AVENTIS PASTEUR/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on pediatric or life-span immunization issues. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be experienced researchers who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must be related to pediatric or life-span immunization issues in the United States. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year.

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Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Aventis Pasteur. There is a $50 application fee. Recipients are expected to make the results of their research available to nurses either through publication (monograph, abstract, or journal article) or conference presentation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[421] AVENTIS PHARMACEUTICALS RESEARCH GRANTS Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation c/o Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4710 (800) 229-7530 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rehabnurse.org/grants.htm Summary To provide funding to graduate students and professionals interested in conducting research on thrombosis. Eligibility The principle investigator for the research project must be a registered nurse who is active in rehabilitation or who has demonstrated interest in and significant contributions to rehabilitation nursing. Membership in the association is not required. Graduate students may apply. Research proposals that address the clinical, educational, or administrative dimensions of thrombosis are requested. Financial data Up to $18,000 per year is available and may be awarded in the form of multiple grants. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[422] BECTON DICKINSON CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Attn: AAMI Foundation Awards 1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 220 Arlington, VA 22201-4795 (703) 525-4890, ext. 226 (800) 332-2264, ext. 226 Fax: (703) 525-1424 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aami.org/membership/awards/index.html Summary To recognize and reward health care professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the development or improvement of medical instrumentation. Eligibility This program is open to health care professionals who are currently directly involved with the use of technology in the delivery of health care, including physicians, nurses, administrators, engineers, and technicians. Nominees must have made an outstanding contribution to the development or improvement of medical devices, instruments, or systems that will help all people live healthy lives. They must have

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES demonstrated an intent to continue their career in the health care field. Financial data The award consists of $1,000 and an engraved plaque. Duration This award is presented annually. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Becton Dickinson Company. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[423] BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN EPILEPSY Epilepsy Foundation Attn: Department of Research and Professional Education 4351 Garden City Drive Landover, MD 20785-7223 (301) 459-3700 (800) EFA-1000 Fax: (301) 577-2684 TDD: (800) 332-2070 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/research/grants.html Summary To provide funding to postdoctorates in the behavioral sciences who wish to pursue research training in an area related to epilepsy. Eligibility Individuals who have received their doctoral degree in a behavioral science field by the time the fellowship begins and desire additional postdoctoral research experience in epilepsy may apply. Academic faculty holding the rank of instructor or above are not eligible, nor are graduate or medical students, medical residents, permanent government employees, or employees of private industry. Appropriate fields of study in the behavioral sciences include sociology, social work, anthropology, nursing, economics, and others relevant to epilepsy research and practice. Because these fellowships are designed as training opportunities, the quality of the training plans and environment are considered in the selection process. Other selection criteria include the scientific quality of the proposed research, a statement regarding the relevance on the research to epilepsy, the applicant’s qualifications, and the preceptor’s qualifications. Applications from women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged. U.S. citizenship is not required, but the research must be conducted in the United States. Financial data Grants up to $30,000 per year are available. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[424] BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS IN EPILEPSY Epilepsy Foundation Attn: Department of Research and Professional Education 4351 Garden City Drive Landover, MD 20785-7223 (301) 459-3700 (800) EFA-1000 Fax: (301) 577-2684 TDD: (800) 332-2070 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/research/grants.html Summary To provide funding to undergraduate and graduate students interested in working on a summer study project in a field relevant to epilepsy research or clinical care. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in a behavioral science program relevant to epilepsy research or clinical care, including, but not limited to, sociology, social work, psychology, anthropology, nursing, economics, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, and political science. Applicants must be interested in pursuing an epilepsy study project under the supervision of a qualified mentor. Because the program is designed as a training opportunity, the quality of the training plans and environment are considered in the selection process. Other selection criteria include the quality of the proposed project, relevance of the proposed work to epilepsy, the applicant’s interest in the field of epilepsy, the applicant’s qualifications, and the mentor’s qualifications, including his or her commitment to the student and the project. U.S. citizenship is not required, but the project must be conducted in the United States. Applications from women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Duration 3 months, during the summer. Additional information This program is supported by the American Epilepsy Society, Abbott Laboratories, OrthoMcNeil Pharmaceutical Corporation, and Pfizer Inc. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline February of each year.

[425] BOBBY K. YOUNG SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on cancer pain management or patient outcomes. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to cancer pain management or patient outcomes. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[426] BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB ONCOLOGY DIVISION CHAPTER RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for oncology nursing research supported by Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chapters. Eligibility The applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research; must have the support of an ONS chapter; and must submit a proposal dealing with oncology nursing practice. Involvement of the ONS chapter in the planning and implementation of the study should be evident in the proposal. Financial data The grant is $5,000, plus airfare to the ONS congress and a plaque. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[427] BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB ONCOLOGY DIVISION COMMUNITY HEALTH RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for nursing research in community-based health agencies. Eligibility The principal investigator must be employed full time as a registered nurse in a community-based agency, such as a community hospital, physician’s office, or nursing home. The proposed research must relate to communitybased health agencies. Financial data The grant is $5,000, plus airfare to the Oncology Nursing Society congress and a plaque. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[428] BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB ONCOLOGY DIVISION DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward members of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) who have conducted or promoted research that has enhanced the science and practice of oncology nursing. Eligibility Candidates must be members of the society who have earned a doctorate in nursing or a related field. In addition, they must have demonstrated outstanding and significant contributions to oncology nursing research, have a strong record of quality and major oncology research, have a sustained published record of oncology research, and be able to document contributions to cancer research and related nursing. Financial data The award is $3,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information A reception is held at the ONS congress in honor of the awardee. The awardee must deliver an address at the ONS congress. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[429] BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB ONCOLOGY DIVISION RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for research in oncology nursing to improve cancer patient care. Eligibility The applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. The proposed research must relate to cancer patient care. Financial data The grant is $7,500, plus airfare to the Oncology Nursing Society congress and a plaque. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[432] CASEY HOOKE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Canadian Association for the History of Nursing c/o Carol Helmstadter, President 34 Chestnut Park Toronto, Ontario M4W 1W6 Canada (416) 921-3672 Fax: (416) 921-4907 Summary To provide funding for research on the history of Canadian nursing. Eligibility This program is open to nurses who are interested in conducting research or other studies dealing with the history of Canadian nursing. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Additional information is available from Dr. Lynn Kirkwood, 570 McCann Road, R.R.1, Portland, Ontario, KOG 1VO, Canada. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4724 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apon.org Summary To recognize and reward excellence in service and leadership by members of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (APON). Eligibility This award is presented to a registered professional nurse who has demonstrated exemplary service through leadership in the association. Nominees must be association members whose leadership and service has enhanced the reputation, growth, and development of the association; who, by example, have fostered or mentored the leadership potential of other members; and who have consistently provided significant service to the association through volunteer activities at the local and/or national level. Financial data The award provides a $1,000 honorarium. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[431] CAROL COSTANTE RESEARCH GRANT National Association of School Nurses P.O. Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04070 (207) 883-2117 Fax: (207) 883-2683 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasn.org Summary To provide funding to school nursing practitioners, educators, and students who are interested in conducting research. Eligibility Applicants for these grants must be 1) engaged in the practice of school nursing, the education of school nurses, or the study of school nursing as a graduate or undergraduate student; or 2) retired from school nursing. They must be interested in conducting research on 1 of the following topics: impact of school nursing interventions on education outcomes, impact of school nurse interventions for meeting managed care expectations, or cost effectiveness of school nursing services. Financial data Grants range from $2,000 to $4,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[433] CENTER FOR NURSING HISTORICAL INQUIRY FELLOWSHIPS University of Virginia School of Nursing Attn: Center for Nursing Historical Inquiry P.O. Box 800782 Charlottesville, VA 22908-0782 (434) 924-0083 Fax: (434) 982-2809 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursing.virginia.edu/centers/cnhia/index.html Summary To provide funding to nurses engaged in research on the history of nursing. Eligibility Applicants must be nurses engaged in historical scholarship that advances the field of nursing history. Selection is based on the scholarly rigor of the investigator’s project, including clarity of the project’s purpose, its rationale and significance, rigor of its methodology and questions posed, and potential contribution to the field of nursing. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The winner must present a paper from his or her project in the Center’s History Forum series. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [434] CHARLOTTE MCGUIRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM American Holistic Nurses’ Association 2733 East Lakin Drive P.O. Box 2130 Flagstaff, AZ 86003-2130 (520) 526-2196 (800) 278-AHNA Fax: (520) 526-2752 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: ahna.org/f_assistance.htm Summary To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies or research in holistic nursing. Eligibility This program is open to any licensed nurse or nursing student who is pursuing holistic education for personal and professional growth. Experience in holistic health care or alternative health practices is preferred. Membership in the American Holistic Nurses’ Association is required (at least 6 months for the undergraduate scholarship and 1 year for the graduate award). If applying for the A.D.N./B.S.N. scholarship, nursing prerequisites should have been completed with at least a 3.0 grade point average. Selection is based on personal data, educational background, employment history, personal interests, financial need, plans for integrating holistic nursing practice into professional and personal life, and letters of reference. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the funds available. Funds may be used to pay for college tuition/expenses for an accredited nursing program (A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., or Ph.D.), tuition/expenses for accredited programs in holistic health or alternative modalities (these programs must be approved by the association’s education committee), tuition/expenses for association certificate programs, and expenses for research related to holistic health. Duration 1 year. Additional information These scholarships were first offered in 1987. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 for an A.D.N. or B.S.N. program and 1 for graduate study/research. Deadline March of each year.

[435] CHOW-TOGASKI-BREITENBACH SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if

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the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the research topic. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[436] CLINICAL PRACTICE GRANT American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Summary To provide funding to members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who wish to conduct research directly related to the association’s clinical practice research priorities. Eligibility Registered nurses who are current members of the association may apply for these grants. They must propose to conduct research on a topic that the AACN has identified as a priority for clinical practice: techniques to optimize pulmonary function and prevent pulmonary complications; weaning of mechanically ventilated patients; effect of nursing activities/interventions on hemodynamic parameters; techniques for real-time monitoring of tissue perfusion and oxygenation; nutritional support modalities and patient outcomes; interventions to prevent infection; pain assessment and pain management techniques; accuracy and precision of invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices; and effect of nursing activities, environmental stimuli, and human interactions on intracranial and cerebral perfusion pressure. Research conducted in fulfillment of an academic degree is acceptable. Financial data The grant is $6,000. Funds may not be used for salaries, travel to presentations, preparation of slides, presentation or publication of findings, or educational expenses (such as tuition or books). Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[437] CNNT RESEARCH GRANTS National Kidney Foundation Attn: Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians Professional Council Research 1522 K Street, N.W., Suite 825 Washington, DC 20005 (800) 889-9559 Web site: www.kidney.org/professionals/research/profcouncil.cfm Summary To support research related to nephrology nursing by members of the Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (CNNT) of the National Kidney Foundation.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Eligibility This program is open to members of the council who wish to conduct research on ESRD and urological diseases. Applicants must hold a regular membership in the council, have at least 2 years of work experience as a nephrology nurse or technician, reside in the United States or its territories, have written approval from the department head or facility director at the institution or facility where the research is to be conducted, and have prior research training or support from an individual with research experience. Selection is based on merit of the proposal, qualifications of the applicant, and relevance to the field of nephrology nursing. Financial data Grants up to $20,000 are available. Project support and stipend may not exceed 20 percent of the requested amount and consultant fees may not exceed 15 percent of total requested funds. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Letters of intent must be submitted by December of each year; grant proposals are due by the end of the following January.

[438] COMMISSION ON GRADUATES OF FOREIGN NURSING SCHOOLS/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. Proposed research topics must relate to 1) international issues in nursing or 2) issues related to internationally educated nurses in the U.S. workforce. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[439] COMMUNITY-BASED NP PROJECT GRANT American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: AANP Foundation P.O. Box 10729 Glendale, AZ 85318-0729 (623) 376-9467 Fax: (623) 376-0369 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Summary To provide funding to members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who wish to develop a community-based health care project. Eligibility This program is open to members of the academy who are currently licensed, practicing nurse practitioners (NPs) in the United States. Applicants must be interested in funding a community-based health care project designed and administered by NPs. The project must directly deliver health care to a specified community and/or educate a specific community population about prevalent health care issues. It must be a new project, defined as a project that is in the planning stage or has not been implemented for more than 6 months. Financial data The grant is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[440] CRITICAL CARE RESEARCH GRANT American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Summary To provide funding to members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who wish to conduct research on the context within which critical care nursing takes place. Eligibility Registered nurses who are current members of the association may apply for these grants. They must propose to conduct research on a topic that the AACN has identified as a priority for critical care nursing: incorporation of research findings into critical care nursing practice; levels of nursing competence (e.g., certification) and the effect on patient outcomes; occupational hazards (e.g., HIV, noise, substance abuse, premature delivery); ethical issues related to initiation, maintenance, and withdrawal of life support technology (e.g., living wills); patient care delivery models for critical care; collaboration and communication among health care professionals; and role of critical care nurses in decisions regarding resuscitation status of critically ill patients. The proposed research may not be used to meet the requirements for an academic degree. Financial data The grant is $15,000. Funds may not be used for salaries, travel to presentations, preparation of slides, presentation or publication of findings, or educational expenses (such as tuition or books).

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[441] DATA-DRIVEN CLINICAL PRACTICE GRANT American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Summary To provide funding to members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who wish to use patient-focused data and/or previously generated research findings for critical care nursing research. Eligibility Registered nurses who are current members of the association may apply for these grants. They must be proposing to conduct research involving the use of patientfocused data and/or previously generated research findings to develop, implement, and evaluate changes in acute and critical care nursing practice. Funds may be awarded for new projects, projects in progress, and projects required for an academic degree. Eligible projects can include research utilization studies, CQI projects, or outcomes evaluation projects. Collaborative projects are encouraged and may involve interdisciplinary teams, multiple nursing units, home health, subacute and transitional care, other institutions, or community agencies. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Funds may be used to cover direct project expenses, such as printed materials, small equipment, and supplies, including computer software. Additional information Funds may not be used for salaries or institutional overhead. Number awarded 6 each year. Deadline February or September of each year.

[442] DEAN HAYDEN STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001 (847) 692-7050, ext. 3070 Fax: (847) 692-7137 Web site: www.aana.com Summary To provide funding to student members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists who are interested in conducting research. Eligibility Applicants for these grants must be students in good academic standing and members of the association. They must be proposing a research project related to the field of nurse anesthesia. Financial data The amount of the grant depends on the nature of the proposal and the availability of funds; recently, the award was $2,500. Duration 1 academic year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline December of each year.

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[443] DEMPSTER DOCTORAL EDUCATION NP RESEARCH GRANT American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: AANP Foundation P.O. Box 10729 Glendale, AZ 85318-0729 (623) 376-9467 Fax: (623) 376-0369 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Summary To provide funding to members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who wish to conduct research for a doctoral degree project. Eligibility This program is open to current student and full members of the academy who are pursuing a doctoral degree and working on their dissertation research. Applicants must be a currently licensed, practicing nurse practitioner (NP) in the United States and the principal investigator on a research project that is to be used for their degree program. Their grade point average in their doctoral program must be 3.5 or higher. The research must have an outcomes-based primary care focus relevant to health care provided by NPs within the United States. Financial data The grant is $1,200. Funds must be used for the proposed research, not tuition expenses. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[444] DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH LECTURESHIP AWARD American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Summary To recognize and reward a researcher who presents the annual Distinguished Research Lecture at the National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Eligibility Candidates for this award may be nominated by an association member, committee member, committee chairperson, or member of the board of directors. Nominees should be nationally-recognized nurse researchers, known for publications, presentations, and mentorship in research relevant to acute and critical care. Financial data The lecturer receives an honorarium of $1,000 and complimentary registration, airfare, and hotel accommodations to the National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[445] DOROTHY CORNELIUS, RN SCHOLAR AWARD

[447] EDNA ASHY AWARD

American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the research topic. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses 655 Beach Street P.O. Box 193030 San Francisco, CA 94119 (415) 561-8513 Fax: (415) 561-8531 Summary To recognize and reward outstanding contributions to ophthalmic nursing knowledge and literature by members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses (ASORN). Eligibility Applicants for this award must have been active members of the society for at least 2 years and registered nurses, actively working in ophthalmic nursing for at least 2 years. They must submit original entries that may include, but are not limited to, publishable articles, research studies, projects, community service projects, or educational materials; video projects or presentations are not accepted. Selection is based on relevance to ophthalmic nursing, clarity of project purpose, clarity of project goals, clarity of project objectives, scholarship, originality, and creativity. Financial data The award is $500 and a silver bowl. Additional information The winning entry is presented at the society’s annual meeting. This award is sponsored by Solan Ophthalmics. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[446] DR. JOANNE SCUNGIO RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS

[448] ELEANOR LAMBERTSON SCHOLAR AWARD

Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4724 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apon.org Summary To provide funding for pediatric oncology research to members of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (APON). Eligibility This program is open to association members who are proposing a research project on a clinical aspect of nursing care of children with cancer and/or their families. Applicants must be registered nurses who are actively involved in pediatric cancer patient care, education, or research. Financial data The Small Grant Program award is $1,000; the General Research Grant award is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Projects must be completed within 1 year of the award. Final reports must be submitted to the Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the research topic. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [449] ELI LILLY AND COMPANY/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on specified topics. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to endocrine disorders, mental health, or women’s health. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Eli Lilly and Company. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[450] ELIZABETH H. BLACK, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the research topic. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[451] EMF/ENAF TEAM GRANT Emergency Medicine Foundation c/o American College of Emergency Physicians 1125 Executive Circle Irving, TX 75038-2522 (972) 550-0911, ext. 3340 (800) 798-1822 Fax: (972) 580-2816 Web site: www.acep.org Summary To provide funding to teams of physicians and nurses interested in conducting research related to emergency medicine. Eligibility This program is open to teams of physician and nurse investigators. Applicants must be proposing to combine their expertise in order to develop, plan, and implement clinical research in the specialty of emergency care. Financial data The maximum grant is $10,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is jointly sponsored by the Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) and the Emergency Nurses Association Foundation (ENAF). Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[452] ENA FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANTS Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Summary To provide funding for research that will advance the specialized practice of emergency nursing. Eligibility This program is open to any registered nurse involved in emergency nursing. All relevant research topics are considered, although priority is given to studies that relate to the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Foundation research initiatives. These include but are not limited to: mechanisms to assure effective, efficient, and quality emergency nursing care delivery systems; factors affecting emergency nursing practice; factors affecting health care cost, productivity, and market forces; ways to enhance health promotion and injury prevention; and mechanisms to assure quality and cost effective educational programs for emergency nursing. For 1 of the grants, priority is given to applications that focus on Data Elements for Emergency Department Systems (DEEDS). Financial data The grant is $10,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May or September of each year.

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[453] ENA FOUNDATION SPECIAL PROJECT/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANT

[455] ENA FOUNDATION/SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH GRANT

Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Summary To provide funding for projects that will enhance the care of emergency patients. Eligibility This program is open to any registered nurse involved in emergency nursing. Applications must be for support of development of projects, programs, or teaching materials that will enhance the care of emergency patients. Programs may be targeted to the emergency nurse, emergency patient, or general public. Priority is given to applications that focus on Data Elements for Emergency Department Systems (DEEDS). Financial data The grant is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), its foundation, and the project coordinator retain rights for publication and dissemination of the completed program. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Summary To provide funding to nurses who are interested in conducting research that will advanced the practice of emergency nursing. Eligibility The principal investigator is required to be a registered nurse and to have earned at least a master’s degree. Team members may be from other disciplines. All relevant research topics are considered, although priority is given to studies that relate to the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Foundation research initiatives. These include but are not limited to: mechanisms to assure effective, efficient, and quality emergency nursing care delivery systems; factors affecting emergency nursing practice; factors affecting health care cost, productivity, and market forces; ways to enhance health promotion and injury prevention; and mechanisms to assure quality and cost effective educational programs for emergency nursing. Financial data The grant is $6,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is sponsored jointly by the ENA Foundation and Sigma Theta Tau International. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[454] ENA FOUNDATION/EMERGENCY MEDICINE FOUNDATION TEAM RESEARCH GRANTS Emergency Nurses Association Foundation 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 (847) 460-4100 (800) 900-9659, ext. 4101 Fax: (847) 460-4005 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ena.org/foundation Summary To provide funding to nurses and physicians who are interested in conducting collaborative research that will advanced the practice of emergency nursing. Eligibility This program is open to any registered nurse and physician team working in emergency care. Applicants must be proposing to conduct clinical research in emergency care. Financial data The grant is $10,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is sponsored jointly by the Foundation of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and the Emergency Medicine Foundation, 1125 Executive Circle, Irving, TX 75038-2522, (972) 550-0911. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[456] EPISTEME AWARD Sigma Theta Tau International Attn: Research Department 550 West North Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-3191 (317) 634-8171 (888) 634-7575 Fax: (317) 634-8188 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingsociety.org/awards/award_research.html Summary To recognize and reward outstanding research in nursing. Eligibility This award is presented to nurse researchers (either an individual or a team) for a highly significant research accomplishment that resulted in a significant and recognizable benefit to the public. Financial data The award is $15,000. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Funding for this award is provided by the Baxter International Foundation of Deerfield, Illinois. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [457] EXCELLENCE OF SCHOLARSHIP AND CONSISTENCY OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE ONCOLOGY NURSING LITERATURE AWARD Oncology Nursing Press, Inc. 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward individuals who have made consistently excellent contributions to the oncology nursing literature. Eligibility The candidate must be a registered nurse and a member of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) who meets all of the following criteria: has at least 5 years of experience in oncology nursing and 5 years of membership in ONS; demonstrates longevity and consistency of oncology-related professional communications; demonstrates breadth of professional writing; demonstrates appropriate depth of written material; demonstrates evidence of mentorship for colleagues engaged in writing professional materials; and writes materials that are used and cited by other authors. Financial data The award is $4,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[458] FITZGERALD HEALTH EDUCATION ASSOCIATES M.S.N.-NP STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Attn: AANP Foundation P.O. Box 10729 Glendale, AZ 85318-0729 (623) 376-9467 Fax: (623) 376-0369 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aanp.org Summary To provide funding to members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) who wish to conduct research for a master’s degree project. Eligibility This program is open to current student and full members of the academy who are pursuing a Master’s of Nursing nurse practitioner (NP) degree and working on master’s level NP research. Applicants must be the principal investigator on a research project that is to be used for their degree program. Their grade point average in their master’s program must be 3.2 or higher. The research must have an outcomes-based primary care focus relevant to health care provided by NPs within the United States. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Funds must be used for the proposed research, not tuition expenses. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $10 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[459] FOUNDATION FOR NEONATAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION RESEARCH GRANTS Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2343 Fax: (856) 589-7463 Summary To provide funding to neonatal nurses interested in conducting a research project. Eligibility Applicants must be a professionally active neonatal nurse, engaged in a service, research, or educational role that contributes directly to the health care of neonates or to the neonatal nursing profession. They must be an active member of a professional association dedicated to enhancing neonatal nursing and the care of neonates. Participation in ongoing professional education in neonatal nursing must be demonstrated by at least 10 contact hours in neonatal content over the past 24 months. Financial data Up to $10,000 per project. Duration 1 year or longer. Additional information The Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education was established in 1992 by the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), 4700 West Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025, (847) 375-4877, Fax: (888) 477-6266. Originally housed at the NANN office, it moved to its current location in 1998. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline April of each year.

[460] FUJISAWA HEALTHCARE TRANSPLANT AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRANSPLANTATION NURSING American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Education Services Coordinator East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320, ext. 23 (888) 600-2662, ext. 23 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To recognize and reward members of the American Nephrology Nurse’s Association (ANNA) who are involved in the care of transplant recipients. Eligibility Eligible to be considered for this award are full members of the association (who have been members for at least 2 years); are involved in the care of transplant recipients in an outpatient or inpatient clinical, research, or office setting; and reflect the ANNA core values of advocacy, scholarship, and excellence. Nominees must demonstrate evidence of contributing toward improved transplant patient care through 1 or more of the following: clinical practice, demonstrated initiative in forming strategic alliances with 1 or more nephrology-related community organizations to provide community service or to benefit directly transplant recipients; sharing of research findings; or dissemination of educational expertise in transplantation nursing either through presentations at ANNA meetings or publication in nephrology-related journals. Financial data The award consists of $2,000 and a plaque.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Funds for this program are provided by Fujisawa Healthcare, Inc. Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[461] GENENTECH INC. RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for oncology nursing research. Eligibility The proposed research must involve cancerrelated genetics. The applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Financial data The grant is $10,000. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[462] GLAXO WELLCOME/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on irritable bowel syndrome. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to irritable bowel syndrome. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Glaxo Wellcome. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[463] GLAXOSMITHKLINE RESEARCH GRANTS American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: AAOHN Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Summary To provide funding to registered nurses interested in conducting research on occupational and environmental health nursing. Eligibility All registered nurses engaged in occupational and environmental health nursing are eligible to apply if they are interested in conducting research or innovative projects. The proposed research must relate to immunizations/vaccines programs for workers, including but not limited to needlestick injuries and hepatitis C screening and educational programs. Proposals may be submitted that are in the early stages of development (prior to data collection), but completed research projects are ineligible. Selection is based on purpose of the project (15 percent), significance of the project (10 percent), potential impact (5 percent), review of literature (15 percent), methods (25 percent), plans for data analysis (20 percent), and assumptions and limitations (10 percent). Financial data The grant is $10,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by GlaxoSmithKline. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[464] GRANTS FOR HEALTH SERVICES DISSERTATION RESEARCH Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Attn: Division of Grants Management 2101 East Jefferson Street, Suite 601 Rockville, MD 20852-4908 (301) 594-1843 Fax: (301) 594-3210 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahrq.gov Summary To provide financial assistance to doctoral candidates engaged in research for a dissertation that examines some aspect of the health care system. Eligibility Eligible for these grants are registered doctoral candidates who have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree other than the dissertation. The dissertation topic must relate to health services research, including social, behavioral, biostatistical, epidemiological, economic, education, policy, management, medical, nursing, or health sciences. A special focus is on health issues related to priority populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, children, older adults, low income groups, and individuals with special health care needs (such as individuals with disabilities and individuals who need chronic care or end-of-life health care). U.S. citizenship is not required, but candidates who are

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES neither U.S. citizens nor permanent residents must apply through their institution. Financial data Total direct costs may not exceed $30,000. Funds may be used for the investigator’s salary, direct project expenses (travel, data purchasing, data processing, and supplies), and matriculation fees. The institution will receive facilities and administrative costs of 8 percent of total allowable direct costs exclusive of tuition and related fees, health insurance, and expenditures for equipment. Duration Normally for 12 months or less, but may be for up to 17 months. Number awarded Up to 30 each year. Deadline January, May, or September of each year.

[465] HARRIET H. WERLEY AWARD American Medical Informatics Association Attn: Awards Committee 4915 St. Elmo Avenue, Suite 401 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 657-1291 Fax: (301) 657-1296 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amia.org Summary To recognize and reward members of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) who present outstanding papers on nursing informatics at the association’s annual symposium. Eligibility This award is presented to the author of the paper that makes the greatest contribution to advancing the field of nursing infomatics presented at the symposium. First author of the paper must be a nurse. Submissions to the regular program are automatically considered for the award. Financial data The prize is $500. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[466] HAZEL CORBIN GRANTS Maternity Center Association Attn: MCA Foundation, Inc. 281 Park Avenue South, Fifth Floor New York, NY 10010 (212) 777-5000 Fax: (212) 777-9320 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.maternity.org Summary To provide funding for research to students enrolled in accredited midwifery certification programs. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled in a midwifery education program that is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives and that has a supervised research component. To apply, they must submit a statement (up to 1,000 words) describing the proposed research and the funds needed. Also required is proof of enrollment in a midwifery education program, a resume, and 2 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on academic excellence and a commitment to evidence-based midwifery care research.

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Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may be used for expenses associated with the planned research, including purchase of services (e.g., statistical consultation, transcript creation, research assistance), supplies, equipment, photocopies, postage, and printed materials. Duration 1 year. Additional information This grant honors the association’s former general director who was a registered nurse specializing in maternal and child health. Recipients are encouraged to publish the results of their research. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline July of each year.

[467] HEWLETT-PACKARD AACN CRITICAL CARE NURSING RESEARCH GRANT American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Summary To provide funding to members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who wish to conduct research on specified topics related to critical care nursing. Eligibility Registered nurses who are current members of the association may apply for these grants. They may be proposing to conduct research for an academic degree. U.S. citizenship is required. Preference is given to topics that address the information technology requirements of patient management in critical care. Selection is based on scientific merit of the proposal, scientific and professional background of the applicant, adequacy of facilities and resources available for the research, originality, and potential benefits to the care of critically ill patients. Financial data The stipend is $30,000. Funds may not be used for salaries, travel to presentations, preparation of slides, presentation or publication of findings, or educational expenses (such as tuition or books). In addition, the award includes $2,000 for travel expenses, an HP Vectra personal computer, an HP LaserJet printer, and associated utility software. Additional information This grant is sponsored by the Hewlett-Packard Company. Applications are available by contacting the Hewlett-Packard Company at (800) 934-7372 or by visiting their web site at www.hp.com/go/healthcare. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [468] HILDEGARD E. PEPLAU, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on psychiatric-mental health nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to psychiatric-mental health nursing with an interpersonal relations focus. The research outcomes should advance the clinical practice of nursing and contribute to knowledge about psycho-social phenomena in nursing. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1995. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[470] HOECHST MARION ROUSSEL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To support short-term postdoctoral oncology research training with a senior investigator who has an established program of research that is relevant to oncology nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have a completed doctorate in nursing or a related discipline and have an interest in oncology. Membership in the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is preferred but not required. Applicants must be proposing to learn a new methodology or laboratory procedure, to develop a new program of research or refine an existing program, to attend a specialized research training program, to develop a relationship with a mentor as a springboard to another source of funding, or to work with a multicultural expert on the translation of research tools. The applicant must not have previously received a fellowship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data Up to $10,000 is awarded to cover salary, transportation, lodging, tuition, and other expenses. Up to $8,000 of that may be used for salary support. Recipients also receive funds (up to $1,700) to attend the ONS congress the year following receipt of the award. The sponsoring institution receives a $2,000 award to cover institutional costs. Duration Up to 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

[469] HILL-ROM MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING AWARD Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 740 Washington, DC 20036 (800) 673-8499 Fax: (202) 728-0575 Web site: www.awhonn.org Summary To provide funding for small research projects to members of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in conducting research related to maternal child nursing. Researchers who are currently principal investigators on a federally-funded grant, or who have already received an AWHONN-funded research grant, are not eligible. Financial data The grant is $10,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is funded by HillRom. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[471] HOECHST MARION ROUSSEL RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for oncology nursing research. Eligibility The research proposal must be clinically focused. Applicants must be registered nurses actively involved with some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Financial data The grant is $8,500. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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National Institutes of Health Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources Attn: GrantsInfo 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6095 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 (301) 435-0714 Fax: (301) 480-8443 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To provide financial support to scientists in health-related fields who have recently become independent investigators and are seeking funding for research. Eligibility This program is open to candidates who have a doctoral degree and peer-reviewed, independent research support at the time the award is made. They must be willing to spend a minimum of 75 percent of full-time professional effort conducting research and research career development activities for the period of the award. Candidates must demonstrate that the requested period of research focus will foster their career as highly productive scientists in the indicated field of research. Applications may be submitted on behalf of candidates by domestic, non-federal public or private organizations, such as medical, dental, or nursing schools or other institutions of higher education. Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Financial data This program provides salary and fringe benefits for the candidate only; each component establishes its own salary limits on career awards. Facilities and administrative costs are reimbursed at 8 percent of modified total direct costs, or at the actual indirect cost rate, whichever is less. Duration 5 consecutive 12-month appointments. Additional information Awards under this program are available from 12 agencies of the National Institutes of Health (NIH): the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the National Institute of Mental Health. The names and addresses of staff people at each agency are available from the address above. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January, May, or September of each year.

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Summary To provide funding to health care provider organizations, community groups, and members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who wish to plan and carry out innovative projects to meet the needs of acute and critically ill patients and families. Eligibility Applications for this program must be submitted jointly by at least 1 member of the association and participants from a health care provider organization (such as hospitals, subacute and long-term care facilities, home health agencies, or health maintenance organizations) and a community group (such as a service club, school, professional health care organization, government agency, religious organization, or merchant). Funding may be sought for projects that meet specific needs of acute and critically ill patients and families in innovative ways. Projects must show collaboration and support between individuals, institutions, and community groups. Preference is given to projects that 1) expand family and significant others’ access to a hospitalized patient; 2) incorporate holistic approaches to patient and family care; 3) expand active participation of patients and families in decision making with caregivers; or 4) seek to transform a care setting into a genuine healing environment. Financial data First-tier grants up to $500 support smallscale projects; a limited number of first-tier recipients are selected to receive second-tier grants of up to $2,000. Funds may be used to develop customized materials and purchase hard goods, such as computer hardware and furnishings. Funds may not be used for salaries or institutional overhead. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June or December of each year.

[474] IOM/AAN SENIOR SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE Institute of Medicine Attn: Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health 2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20418 (202) 334-1506 Fax: (202) 334-3862 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingworld.org/aan/news/iom.htm Summary To provide funding to senior nurse scholars who are interested in a residency at the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in Washington, D.C. Eligibility This program is open to senior nurse scholars who are members of the IOM or the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). The project proposed by the applicant must designate a specific health policy issue that is consistent with the priority activities of the IOM and the nursing profession; examples of possible projects include community interventions for health improvement; linkages between health care organizational factors and patient outcome measures; insur-

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES ance coverage and future needs of children and families; the effect of regulatory changes on quality of care in nursing homes; and ethical implications of biotechnology. Selection factors include previous publication record, relationship between health policy interest and the overall priorities of the IOM and nursing, potential for future contributions to health policy, interdisciplinary experiences and previous health policy contributions, and communication skills. Financial data Scholars receive up to $50,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information The scholar will have office space at the IOM, attend selected orientation meetings with key officials in federal agencies and congressional committees with other IOM fellows, and attend forums and meetings of the IOM, the National Academy of Sciences, the AAN, the American Nurses Foundation (ANF), and the American Nurses Association. This program is sponsored by the IOM, AAN, and ANF. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[475] JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for oncology nursing research. Eligibility The research proposal must be clinically focused. Applicants must be registered nurses actively involved with some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Financial data The grant is $8,500. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[476] JEAN E. JOHNSON, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on reducing the impact of physical illness. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s the-

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sis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to reducing the negative impact of physical illnesses, especially cancer. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1999. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[477] JEAN FERGUSSON EXCELLENCE IN PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY NURSING EDUCATION AWARD Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4724 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apon.org Summary To recognize and reward outstanding educational service by members of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (APON). Eligibility This award is presented to a registered professional nurse with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in pediatric oncology nursing. Nominees must be association members; participate in programs that are consistent with the Scope of Practice and Outcome Standards for Pediatric Oncology Nursing; have contributed to pediatric oncology education at the local, state, national, or international level; implement well-developed programs with defined objectives; establish a positive teacher-learner relationship that promotes and supports pediatric oncology education; and contribute to the development of professional pediatric oncology nursing practices. Financial data The award provides a $500 honorarium, a certificate, and free registration to the association’s annual conference. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[478] JOHNSON & JOHNSON MARSHALL KLAUS MOTHER BABY NURSING AWARD Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 740 Washington, DC 20036 (800) 673-8499 Fax: (202) 728-0575 Web site: www.awhonn.org Summary To provide funding for small research projects to members of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in conducting research related to maternal and infant care. Researchers who are currently principal investigators on a federally-funded grant, or who have

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES already received an AWHONN-funded research grant, are not eligible. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is funded by Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc. to honor Marshall Klaus. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[479] JUANITA GRANGER MILLSAP RESEARCH FUND Oklahoma Nurses Foundation 6414 North Santa Fe, Suite A Oklahoma City, OK 73116-9114 (405) 840-3476 Summary To provide funding for nursing-related research to members of the Oklahoma Nurses’ Association. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are registered nurses in Oklahoma who are active members of the Oklahoma Nurses’ Association, hold at least a baccalaureate in nursing, and are interested in conducting research that addresses innovations in nursing care or in nursing education. To apply, nurses must submit the following: a cover letter addressing eligibility criteria, a goals statement (1 page), the purpose and significance of the research, a review of the literature, proposed methodology, letters from appropriate persons authorizing access to the participant population, an approval letter from an appropriate institutional review board, a budget, and a proposed schedule. Financial data The amount awarded depends upon the scope of the proposed research. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year.

[480] JULIA HARDY, RN SCHOLAR AWARDS American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on health care systems. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be experienced researchers who have had more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. The proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to health care systems. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $50 application fee.

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[481] KATHERINE DONAHUE NURSING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc. Attn: Executive Director 5841 Cedar Lake Road, Suite 204 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 545-9438 (800) 541-5454 Fax: (952) 545-6073 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.myasthenia.org Summary To support research on the cause or treatment of Myasthenia Gravis by nurses and nursing students. Eligibility This program is open to nurses and nursing students interested in conducting research pertaining to problems faced by patients with Myasthenia Gravis or related neuromuscular conditions. All applicants must submit a summary of the research proposal and its association to Myasthenia Gravis or related neuromuscular conditions, a proposed budget, and their curriculum vitae. Students must also include a curriculum of their sponsoring preceptor and a letter of recommendation from the preceptor that indicates acceptance of the candidate and outlines the proposed work plan for the research study. Financial data Grants range up to $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year.

[482] KERR WHITE VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAM Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Attn: Office of Research Review, Education and Policy 2101 East Jefferson Street, Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20852-4908 (301) 594-6410 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahrq.gov Summary To provide an opportunity to health care policy researchers interested in conducting research at the headquarters of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in Rockville, Maryland. Eligibility Applicants who are interested in conducting research at AHRQ should have 1 or more of the following: 1) a research doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D., Dr.P.H., Ed.D.) in health services or health policy fields or related disciplines, such as public health, economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, epidemiology, or biostatistics; 2) a clinical doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.Pharm., or doctorally-prepared nurses); 3) a J.D. degree; 4) a master’s degree. All applicants should possess a fundamental understanding of research methodology, statistics, and technical writing. Candidates with a master’s degree can only apply as a Junior Service Fellow (works as members of a research, evaluation, or policy-related team involving AHRQ staff). Candidates with a doctoral degree or a master’s degree plus 3 years of appropriate health research experience can apply as a Staff Service Fellow (responsible for independently formulat-

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES ing and conducting research, evaluation, or policy-related projects on issues of considerable scope and complexity). Candidates with a doctoral degree plus 5 years of appropriate postdoctoral health research experience can apply as a Senior Service Fellow (functions as leaders of research, evaluation, or policy-related projects that are of special concern to the agency). Applications are especially encouraged from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. Financial data Annual salaries for Junior Service Fellows range from $35,319 to $55,541, for Staff Service Fellows from $51,204 to $93,537, and for Senior Service Fellows from $84,638 and up. Duration 24 months; nonrenewable. Additional information This program began in 2000. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[483] KNOLL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for cancer nursing pain research. Eligibility An applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Financial data The grant is $8,500. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[484] LILLIAN SHOLTIS BRUNNER SUMMER FELLOWSHIP FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCH IN NURSING University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Center for the Study of the History of Nursing Attn: Center Director 307 Nursing Education Building Philadelphia, PA 19104-6906 (215) 898-4502 Fax: (215) 573-2168 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursing.upenn.edu/history/research/brunner.htm Summary To support pre- and postdoctoral research to be conducted at the Center for the Study of the History of Nursing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the summer. Eligibility Although postdoctoral candidates are preferred, this fellowship is also open to those at the predoctoral level. Proposals should cover aims, background significance, previous work, methods, facilities needed, other research support needed, budget, and professional accomplishments. Selec-

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tion is based on evidence of preparation and/or productivity in historical research related to nursing. Financial data The grant is $2,500. Duration 6 to 8 weeks, during the summer. Additional information Brunner scholars work under the general direction of nurse historians associated with the center. Scholars must be in residence at the Center for the Study of the History of Nursing for the duration of the program. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[485] LOWRIE INNOVATION GRANT American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: ANNA Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 (877) 527-0787 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide funding to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are interested in establishing and evaluating an innovative practice in nephrology nursing settings. Eligibility This program is open to full and associate members of the association who are interested in working on a project to improve patient care or nephrology nursing practice. Applicants must provide a description of the innovation, a description of strategies to be used to evaluate the innovation, a budget for the innovation and evaluation, and a letter of support from their supervisor indicating approval of the innovation and evaluation plan. Financial data The grant is $2,000. Duration This is a 1-time grant. Additional information Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[486] LUNG HEALTH RESEARCH DISSERTATION GRANTS American Lung Association Attn: Medical Affairs Division 1740 Broadway New York, NY 10019-4373 (212) 315-8793 (800) LUNG-USA Fax: (212) 265-5642 Web site: www.lungusa.org Summary To provide funding for dissertation research on issues relevant to people with lung disease. Eligibility This program is open to full-time doctoral students in the behavioral and social sciences who have an academic career focus; fields of study include psychology, sociology, nursing, epidemiology, health economics, biostatistics,

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES health policy, health care administration, and public health. Nurses in any field who are interested in lung disease may also apply. Individuals with an M.D. degree who wish to acquire a Ph.D. are not eligible. Generally, individuals conducting laboratory research that does not involve patients or patient data are not eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Canadian citizens, or permanent residents of the United States enrolled in a U.S. institution. Applications are especially encouraged from members of minority groups and candidates with an interest in tobacco control research. Financial data Up to $21,000 per year (including up to $16,000 for stipend and $5,000 for research support). Duration Up to 2 years. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline September of each year.

[487] MENTOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH GRANTS Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation c/o Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4710 (800) 229-7530 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rehabnurse.org/grants.htm Summary To provide funding to graduate students and professionals interested in conducting research into bladder management, urinary dysfunction, and bladder cancer. Eligibility The principle investigator for the research project must be a registered nurse who is active in rehabilitation or who has demonstrated interest in and significant contributions to rehabilitation nursing. Membership in the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses is not required. Graduate students may apply. Research proposals that address the clinical, educational, or administrative dimensions of bladder management, urinary dysfunction, and bladder cancer are requested. Financial data Up to $13,500 per year is available and may be awarded in the form of multiple grants. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Mentor HealthCare, Inc. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[488] MENTORED CLINICAL SCIENTIST DEVELOPMENT AWARDS National Institutes of Health Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources Attn: GrantsInfo 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6095 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 (301) 435-0714 Fax: (301) 480-8443 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To provide financial support for specialized study to clinically trained professionals who are committed to a

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career in research and have the potential to develop into independent investigators. Eligibility This program is open to candidates who 1) have a clinical degree or its equivalent; 2) can identify a mentor with extensive research experience; and 3) are willing to spend a minimum of 75 percent of full-time professional effort conducting research and research career development activities for the period of the award. Applications may be submitted on behalf of candidates by domestic, non-federal organizations, public or private, such as medical, dental, or nursing schools or other institutions of higher education. Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Financial data This program provides salary and fringe benefits for the candidate only; each component establishes its own salary limits on career awards. Each appointee is allowed up to $20,000 per year for tuition, fees, and books related to career development; research expenses, such as supplies, equipment, and technical personnel; travel to research meetings or training; and statistical services including personnel and computer time. Facilities and administrative costs are reimbursed at 8 percent of modified total direct costs. Duration 3 to 5 years. Additional information Awards under this program are available from 15 agencies of the National Institutes of Health (NIH): the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the National Eye Institute, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The names and addresses of staff people at each agency are available from the address above. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January, May, or September of each year.

[489] MENTORED CLINICAL SCIENTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AWARDS National Institutes of Health Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources Attn: GrantsInfo 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6095 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 (301) 435-0714 Fax: (301) 480-8443 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To provide financial support to clinicians who wish to become independent researchers. Eligibility Individuals participating in this program must be recruited and selected by departments or divisions from

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES domestic, non-federal organizations, such as medical, dental, or nursing schools, or from comparable institutions of higher education that have strong, well-established research and training programs. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have a clinical degree or its equivalent, have initiated internship and residency training (or its equivalent), and are provided with a mentor who has extensive research experience and a record of providing the type of training required. The candidate must also be willing to spend a minimum of 75 percent of full-time professional effort conducting research, career development, and/or researchrelated activities. Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Financial data This program provides salary and fringe benefits for the candidate only; each component establishes its own salary limits on career awards. Each appointee is allowed up to $20,000 per year for tuition, fees, and books related to career development; research expenses, such as supplies, equipment, and technical personnel; travel to research meetings or training; and statistical services including personnel and computer time. Facilities and administrative costs are reimbursed at 8 percent of modified total direct costs. Duration 3 to 5 years. Additional information Awards under this program are available from 2 agencies of the National Institutes of Health (NIH): the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. The names and addresses of staff people at each agency are available from the address above. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January, May, or September of each year.

[490] MENTORED RESEARCH SCIENTIST DEVELOPMENT AWARDS National Institutes of Health Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources Attn: GrantsInfo 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6095 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 (301) 435-0714 Fax: (301) 480-8443 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To provide financial support to research scientists who need an additional period of sponsored research training as a way to gain expertise in a research area new to them or in an area that would demonstrably enhance their scientific career. Eligibility This program is open to candidates who have a research or a health-professional doctorate or its equivalent and who have demonstrated the capacity or potential for highly productive independent research in the period after the doctorate. The candidate must identify a mentor with extensive research experience and must be willing to spend a minimum of 75 percent of full-time professional effort conducting research and research career development activities for the period of the award. Applications may be submitted on behalf of candidates by domestic, non-federal organizations, public

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or private, such as medical, dental, or nursing schools or other institutions of higher education. Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Financial data This program provides salary and fringe benefits for the candidate only; each component establishes its own salary limits on career awards. Each appointee is allowed up to $20,000 per year for tuition, fees, and books related to career development; research expenses, such as supplies, equipment, and technical personnel; travel to research meetings or training; and statistical services including personnel and computer time. Facilities and administrative costs are reimbursed at 8 percent of modified total direct costs. Duration 3 to 5 years. Additional information Awards under this program are available from 10 agencies of the National Institutes of Health (NIH): the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the National Institute of Nursing Research, the National Human Genome Research Institute, and the National Center for Research Resources. The names and addresses of staff people at each agency are available from the address above. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January, May, or September of each year.

[491] MERCK COMPANY FOUNDATION/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on immunization or other topics. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research may relate to any topic, but preference is given to immunization research. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Merck Company Foundation. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[492] MICHIGAN NURSES ASSOCIATION CONDUCT AND UTILIZATION OF RESEARCH IN NURSING AWARD Michigan Nurses Association 2310 Jolly Oak Road Okemos, MI 48864-4599 (517) 349-5640 Fax: (517) 349-5818 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.minurses.org Summary To provide funding for research to members of the Michigan Nurses Association. Eligibility The principle investigator must be a registered nurse who is licensed to practice in Michigan, is a Michigan resident, is a member of the association, and has earned or is working on a master’s or doctoral degree. Proposals for clinical nursing studies that have direct impact on patient care receive priority. Multidisciplinary studies with a nursing focus will be considered. Applications requesting budgets totaling more than $2,000 will not be reviewed. Financial data The grant is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients are asked to present their research at the association’s conference or to write an article for the association’s journal, the Michigan Nurse. An interim report is due in October and a final report is due upon completion of the project. Number awarded 1 or more every other year. Deadline June of each odd-numbered year.

[493] MID-CAREER INVESTIGATOR AWARD IN PATIENT-ORIENTED RESEARCH National Institutes of Health Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources Attn: GrantsInfo 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6095 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 (301) 435-0714 Fax: (301) 480-8443 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To provide funding to clinicians who are interested in conducting patient-oriented research and acting as mentors for beginning clinical investigators. Eligibility Applicants must have a clinical degree or its equivalent: M.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.O., D.C., O.D., and D.S.N.; individuals holding the Ph.D. degree may apply if they have been certified to perform clinical duties (clinical psychologist, clinical geneticist, etc.). They must have completed their specialty training within 15 years of applying, but there is no age limit. Candidates must be working in a research environment,

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conducting patient-oriented research, and have independent research support. For purposes of this program, patientoriented research is defined as research conducted with human subjects (or on material of human origin, such as tissues, specimens, and cognitive phenomena) for which an investigator directly interacts with human subjects; research includes mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, and the development of new technologies. Applications must be submitted through a medical, dental or nursing school or other institution of higher education where the proposed research will take place and where the candidates will serve as mentors for beginning clinicians in training; they must devote at least 25 percent effort to the proposed activities. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Financial data Awards provide: salary of up to $62,500 per year plus fringe benefits for 50 percent effort; research development support of up to $25,000 per year, to cover tuition and fees related to career development, research expenses (supplies, equipment, and technical personnel), travel to research meetings or training, and statistical services (including personnel and computer time); and facilities and administrative costs at 8 percent of modified total direct costs. Duration 3 to 5 years. Additional information This program is offered by most components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH); for the name and address of the responsible officer at each institute, contact the address above. Number awarded 60 to 80 each year. Deadline January, May, or September of each year.

[494] MILLER-ERB NURSING DEVELOPMENT FUND Mennonite Health Services 234 South Main Street, Suite A Goshen, IN 46526 (219) 534-9689 (800) 611-4007 Fax: (219) 534-3254 Web site: www.mhsonline.org Summary To provide forgivable loans to nurses and nursing graduate students involved in the field of nursing among Mennonites. Eligibility This program is based on the philosophy that “total nursing care encompasses a spirit of Christian love, understanding and caring for the whole person.” It provides funding for the following activities: loans for research and writing with a forgiveness clause when published and presented to a Mennonite constituency and others in the nursing field; graduate study loans with a forgiveness clause for service in Mennonite institutions; leadership training loans for nursing service with a forgiveness clause for service in Mennonite institutions; and other creative projects that support the philosophy of the program. Selection is based on evidence of Christian faith and commitment, participation in local church organization, professional nursing ability and experience, leadership of others and organization of group tasks, dependability in carrying out commitments, ability for realistic self appraisal, and effectiveness in relationships with others.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Financial data Awards range from $1,000 to $2,000 per year. The maximum lifetime award to any person is $4,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This program was established in 1979. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

[495] MNRS DISSERTATION RESEARCH GRANT Midwest Nursing Research Society 10200 West 44th Avenue, Suite 304 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-2840 (720) 898-4831 Fax: (303) 422-8894 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mnrs.org/research.htm Summary To provide funding for dissertation research to candidates for a doctorate in nursing in the midwestern states. Eligibility This program is open to nursing doctoral candidates at universities in the midwest. Applicants must be proposing to conduct quantitative or qualitative dissertation research on a topic relevant to the nursing profession. Preference is given to projects that present research purposes and aims that are sufficiently distinct for review and evaluation based on their own scientific merits. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline November of each year.

[496] MNRS NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT Midwest Nursing Research Society 10200 West 44th Avenue, Suite 304 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-2840 (720) 898-4831 Fax: (303) 422-8894 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mnrs.org/research.htm Summary To provide funding for research to newlyestablished nursing investigators in the midwestern states. Eligibility This program is open to nursing investigators at universities in the midwest. Applicants must be proposing to conduct quantitative or qualitative research on a topic relevant to the nursing profession. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline November of each year.

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[497] NAON/AAOS GRANTS National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Attn: NAON Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2310 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: naon.inurse.com Summary To encourage orthopedic nurses to develop orthopedic research concepts and/or projects that are patient focused and that affect or will affect the outcome of orthopedic nursing practice. Eligibility Applicants must be registered nurses currently practicing in a primarily orthopedic setting and currently engaged in orthopedic research. Previously presented or published projects are not eligible for support. Interested researchers are invited to submit a 350-word abstract, describing their project. Novice researchers and researchers whose projects address the foundation’s identified research priorities are especially invited to apply. Financial data Each award consists of a $2,000 research grant, funding to attend the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting and the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) annual congress (including transportation, registration, and lodging), a 1-year paid membership or renewal in NAON, and a commemorative plaque. Duration The grants are offered annually. Additional information This program is cosponsored by NAON and AAOS. The research results may be published in the foundation’s journal, Orthopaedic Nursing. Recipients must present the results of the funded research as a poster section at the AAOS meeting and as a lecture at the NAON meeting. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[498] NAPNAP FOUNDATION GRANTS National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners Attn: NAPNAP Foundation 1101 Kings Highway North, Suite 206 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-1912 (856) 667-1773 (877) 662-7627 Fax: (856) 667-7187 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.napnap.org Summary To provide funding to members of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP) who are interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in conducting research related to pediatric nursing. The proposed research should deal with 1 of the following topics: impact of nurse practitioner role in health care delivery; development and implementation of innovative methods for delivery of health care services in school health, community health, behavior and development, adolescent health, and chronic disease management; health care problems of children and their families; advanced nursing practice

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES problems and issues; exploratory and evaluative research of pediatric nursing practice education and credentialing; or education programs and materials for health care providers and/or children and families. Both professionals and students may apply. Financial data Grants are either $2,500 or $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year: 2 at $2,500 and 1 at $1,000 (for a student only). Deadline March of each year.

[499] NAPNAP GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners Attn: NAPNAP Foundation 1101 Kings Highway North, Suite 206 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-1912 (856) 667-1773 (877) 662-7627 Fax: (856) 667-7187 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.napnap.org Summary To support research by graduate students currently enrolled in a pediatric nurse practitioner program. Eligibility To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be members of the sponsoring association. They must be enrolled in a pediatric nurse practitioner program. Research proposals must relate to pediatric nursing and contain the following: an application form and title page, abstract (up to 250 words), budget (up to $1,000), curriculum vitae, narrative, reference list, and stamped, self-addressed post card. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[500] NAPNAP “NEW AVENUES TO HEALTH CARE” SMALL GRANT PROGRAM National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners Attn: Director 1101 Kings Highway North, Suite 206 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-1912 (856) 667-1773 (877) 662-7627 Fax: (856) 667-7187 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.napnap.org Summary To provide funding to members of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP) who are interested in developing programs to improve children’s access to health services. Eligibility These grants are offered to members and chapters of the association interested in developing and implementing innovative, feasible, and cost-effective programs to improve children’s access to health services. Proposed activities should 1) enhance family education regarding the importance of health care maintenance and preventive care; 2)

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increase utilization rates for children without services or who are underserved; 3) encourage providers to pursue new mechanisms in delivery of health services to children in need; and 4) improve the accessibility of health services to underserved children and those in need of health care. All grant activities should focus on the association’s established clinical priority, currently “Mental, Physical & Environmental Safety.” Financial data The grant is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[501] NAPNAP/ASTRAZENECA CLINICAL PROJECT/RESEARCH GRANT National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners Attn: Director 1101 Kings Highway North, Suite 206 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-1912 (856) 667-1773 (877) 662-7627 Fax: (856) 667-7187 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.napnap.org Summary To provide funding to members of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP) who are interested in conducting research on pain in children. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in conducting research related to pediatric nursing. The current topics are: pain and pain management in children, asthma in children, and central line care. Doctoral research is allowed. Research proposals must contain: an application form and title page, abstract (up to 250 words), budget (up to $5,000), narrative with references, time line, agreement, applicable appendices, curriculum vitae, and checklist,. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by AstraZeneca. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline November of each year.

[502] NASN DIRECTED RESEARCH AWARDS National Association of School Nurses P.O. Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04070 (207) 883-2117 Fax: (207) 883-2683 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasn.org Summary To provide funding to members of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) who are interested in conducting research on a school nursing issue. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in conducting a research project. Applicants must be 1) engaged in the practice of school nurs-

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES ing, the education of school nurses, or the study of school nursing as a graduate or undergraduate student; or 2) retired from school nursing. They must be interested in conducting research on 1 of the following topics: nursing interventions that enhance the school success of students with ADHD, the effect of school nursing services on student attendance, nursing interventions that decrease absenteeism of children with recurrent or persistent infestations of head lice, or the effect of school nursing services on the mitigation or prevention of school violence. Financial data The grant is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[503] NASN SALLY WILLIAMS LEGISLATIVE AWARD National Association of School Nurses P.O. Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04070 (207) 883-2117 Fax: (207) 883-2683 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasn.org Summary To provide funding to members of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) who are interested in becoming more actively involved in promoting school nursing through the legislative process. Eligibility Eligible to apply for funding are members of the association who are interested in attending a legislation education program, improving school nursing practice, promoting school health through legislation, or advocating for children through legislative action. Financial data The grant is $1,500. Duration The awards are offered annually. Deadline May of each year.

[504] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL NURSES RESEARCH AWARDS National Association of School Nurses P.O. Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04070 (207) 883-2117 Fax: (207) 883-2683 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasn.org Summary To provide funding to members of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) who are interested in conducting research on a school nursing issue. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in conducting a research project. Applicants must be 1) engaged in the practice of school nursing, the education of school nurses, or the study of school nursing as a graduate or undergraduate student; or 2) retired from school nursing. They may be interested in conducting research on any topic related to school health or school nursing. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Duration 1 year.

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Additional information This program includes the following named awards: the Lina Rogers School Nursing Research Award, the Lillian Wald School Nursing Research Award, and the Pauline Fenelon School Nursing Research Award. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[505] NELLCOR PURITAN BENNETT–AACN MENTORSHIP GRANT American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Summary To provide funding to members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who are interested in conducting research under the direction of a mentor. Eligibility Registered nurses who are current members of the association and have limited or no research experience may apply for these grants. They must propose to conduct research under the direction of a mentor with expertise in the area of proposed investigation. The role of the mentor must be clearly defined. The recipient may use the proposed research to meet the requirements for an academic degree, but the mentor may not. The mentor may not be a mentor on another Association Mentorship Grant in 2 consecutive years. Financial data The stipend is $10,000. Additional information This grant is co-sponsored by AACN and Nellcor Puritan Bennett (a unit of Mallinckrodt Medical). Funds may not be used for an investigator’s salary, mentor’s salary/honorarium, travel to presentations, preparation of slides, presentation or publication of findings, or educational expenses (such as tuition or books). Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[506] NEPHROLOGY NURSE EDUCATOR AWARD American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Education Services Coordinator East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320, ext. 23 (888) 600-2662, ext. 23 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To recognize and reward members of the American Nephrology Nurse’s Association (ANNA) who have made outstanding contributions to professional and/or patient education. Eligibility Eligible to be considered for this award are members of the association who are currently employed in nephrology with responsibility for education, can demonstrate outstanding achievement in nephrology education for professionals or patients, and can show evidence of sharing educational expertise in nephrology education either through pre-

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sentations at association meetings or publications in nephrology-related journals. Financial data The award consists of $1,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[507] NEPHROLOGY NURSE MANAGER AWARD

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Attn: Neuroscience Nursing Foundation 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4733 (888) 557-2266 Fax: (847) 375-6333 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aann.org Summary To provide funding for research to nurses with experience in neuroscience nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have a doctoral degree and previous neuroscience nursing research experience. Applicants must submit a 500-word statement on the reason for their interest in the program, past research experiences, future research directions, and significance of their program of research. Financial data The amount of the grant depends on the nature of the proposal and the availability of funds. Duration Projects should be completed within 2 years. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Elan Pharmaceuticals. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Education Services Coordinator East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320, ext. 23 (888) 600-2662, ext. 23 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To recognize and reward members of the American Nephrology Nurse’s Association (ANNA) for managerial excellence in the advancement of nephrology nursing. Eligibility Eligible to be nominated for this award are full members of the association who have at least 2 years of experience in nephrology nursing management and have been actively involved in the association on the local, regional, or national level. The nominator must provide written documentation of the candidate’s excellence in management style or techniques. Financial data The award consists of $1,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[508] NEPHROLOGY NURSE RESEARCHER AWARD American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Education Services Coordinator East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320, ext. 23 (888) 600-2662, ext. 23 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To recognize and reward outstanding nephrology nurse researchers who are members of the American Nephrology Nurse’s Association (ANNA). Eligibility Eligible to be considered for this award are current members of the association whose research has contributed to the advancement of nephrology nursing and who can demonstrate that they have shared their research results either through presentations at national meetings or publication in appropriate journals. Financial data The award consists of $1,000 and a plaque.

[509] NEUROSCIENCE NURSING FOUNDATION CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

[510] NEUROSCIENCE NURSING FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANTS American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Attn: Neuroscience Nursing Foundation 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4733 (888) 557-2266 Fax: (847) 375-6333 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aann.org Summary To provide funding for research to members of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) or other nurses. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who wish to conduct research related to neuroscience nursing. They need not be members of the association. Financial data The amount of the grant depends on the nature of the proposal and the availability of funds. Recently, grants have averaged approximately $3,150. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Since 1994, 20 of these grants have been awarded. Deadline October of each year.

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[511] NEUTROGENA CORPORATION OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

[513] NORMA J. SHOEMAKER GRANT FOR CRITICAL CARE NURSING RESEARCH

Dermatology Nurses’ Association East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2330 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: dna.inurse.com Summary To recognize and reward members of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) who have provided outstanding community service. Eligibility Candidates for this award must be members of the association who have at least 2 years’ experience in dermatologic nursing. They must have provided outstanding community service through public education in connection with the care of the skin, disorders of the skin, or the effects of chronic sun exposure. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Neutrogena Corporation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

Society of Critical Care Medicine 701 Lee Street, Suite 200 Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 827-6869 Fax: (847) 827-6886 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sccm.org Summary To provide funding for research to members of the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Eligibility Applicants must have been nurse members of the society for at least 2 years prior to the grant application. They must have attended at least 1 society symposium during the previous 3 years. Financial data Up to $15,000 to fund new research or the continuation of established research. Duration 1 year. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline August each year.

[512] NEW JERSEY STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION RESEARCH GRANTS New Jersey State Nurses Association Attn: Institute for Nursing 1479 Pennington Road Trenton, NJ 08618-2661 (609) 883-5335, ext. 21 (888) UR-NJSNA, ext. 21 Fax: (609) 883-5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njsna.org/institute/institute.htm Summary To provide funding to members of the New Jersey Nurses Association who are interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to current members of the association who have the research knowledge, skills, and resources to prepare a scientifically sound research proposal and carry out the project if it is eligible. Projects may be empirical or non-empirical. Applicants must submit a proposal that includes their aims, background and significance of the research, previous work, publications, methods, facilities, budget, and curriculum vitae. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[514] NURSES CHARITABLE TRUST DISTRICT V GRANT American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on women’s health issues. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the topic of the research. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 2000 with funding provided by the Nurses Charitable Trust of District V, Florida Nurses Association. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [515] NURSING EXCELLENCE FELLOWSHIP IN HEMOPHILIA National Hemophilia Foundation Attn: Assistant Director of Research 116 West 32nd Street, 11th Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 328-3730 (800) 42-HANDI, ext. 3730 Fax: (212) 328-3788 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hemophilia.org Summary To provide funding to registered nurses to conduct nursing research or clinical projects related to hemophilia. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses from an accredited nursing school enrolled in a graduate nursing program or practicing hemophilia nursing. Preference is given to applicants who are endorsed by a federally-funded hemophilia treatment center. Current topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the development of clinical pathways, measurable outcomes in hemophilia care, service utilization, epidemiology, patient and community education, rehabilitation, therapeutic modalities, psychosocial issues, women’s health, liver disease, and HIV/AIDS. Financial data Grants up to $20,000 are available. Duration 1 calendar year or 18 months. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline Letters of intent must be submitted by January of each year. Completed applications are due by March.

[516] NURSING FOUNDATION OF RHODE ISLAND RESEARCH GRANTS Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island Corliss Landing 550 South Water Street Providence, RI 02903 (401) 421-9703 Summary To provide funding to Rhode Island nurses or agencies interested in conducting research related to clinical nursing or nursing education. Eligibility Applicants may be individuals or agencies (principal investigator must have at least a B.S.N. degree) who are interested in conducting research on 1) clinical nursing that will improve patient care or 2) nursing education that will improve curriculum and/or retention of students. Preference is given to Rhode Island residents. Financial data Grants are a maximum of $2,500. Funds may be used for supplies, mailing and postage, analysis and searches, consultants, and computers. The purchase of equipment may not be approved if available through borrowing or rental (rental fees will be approved). Grant funds may not be used as salary for the principal investigator or secretarial assistance. Duration Up to 1 year. Additional information Recipients must write a final report detailing results, conclusions, and recommendations at the end of the research study. Number awarded 2 each year (1 in each of the 2 funding cycles).

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Deadline February for the first funding cycle; July for the second funding cycle.

[517] OCLASSEN DERMATOLOGICS ASSOCIATE MEMBER AWARD Dermatology Nurses’ Association East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2330 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: dna.inurse.com Summary To recognize and reward members of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) whose practice and achievements best exemplify the goals and objectives of the association. Eligibility Candidates for this award must have been members of the association for at least 2 years and be employed in the specialty of dermatology. They must have served as a role model by maintaining an outstanding level of skill and knowledge in the care of the dermatologic patient, utilizing innovative techniques in patient care and patient education, promoting mutual respect with both patients and other health care team members, reaching out to the professional and lay community in education efforts, and sharing professional expertise with peers through involvement in the association at the local or national level. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Oclassen Dermatologics, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[518] OKLAHOMA NURSES FOUNDATION SMALL GRANTS Oklahoma Nurses Foundation 6414 North Santa Fe, Suite A Oklahoma City, OK 73116-9114 (405) 840-3476 Summary To provide funding for short-term nursing-related research to members of the Oklahoma Nurses’ Association. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are registered nurses in Oklahoma (with at least a master’s degree) or students currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in nursing who are active members of the Oklahoma Nurses’ Association and are interested in conducting research that relates to professional nursing practice. To apply, nurses must submit the following: a cover letter addressing eligibility criteria, a goals statement (1 page), the purpose and significance of the research, a review of the literature, proposed methodology, letters from appropriate persons authorizing access to the participant population, an approval letter from an appropriate institutional review board, a budget, a vitae, and a proposed schedule. Selection is based on relevance to professional nursing practice, feasibility of the proposal, qualifications of the researcher, design/methodology, and proposed budget.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Financial data The grant is $500. Duration Up to 1 year. Additional information Both interim and final reports are required. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline April or September of each year.

[519] ONCOLOGY CERTIFIED NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-8597 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward the outstanding achievements of an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN). Eligibility The candidate must be an OCN who has demonstrated accomplishments in 3 major areas: 1) promotion of oncology nursing certification; 2) service; and 3) at least 1 area of oncology nursing practice (e.g., clinical practice, education, or research). Financial data The prize is $1,000 and a crystal award. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[520] ONCOLOGY NURSING CERTIFICATION CORPORATION NURSING OUTCOMES RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To fund research in oncology nursing outcomes. Eligibility The applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[521] ONCOLOGY NURSING CERTIFICATION CORPORATION ONCOLOGY NURSING EDUCATION RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To fund research in oncology nursing education (to improve cancer patient care). Eligibility The applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[522] ONCOLOGY NURSING FOUNDATION ETHNIC MINORITY RESEARCHER AND MENTORSHIP GRANTS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To fund oncology nursing research conducted by ethnic minorities. Eligibility Principal investigators must be ethnic minority researchers (Native American, African American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, or other ethnic minority background). Beginning or novice researchers must utilize a research mentor for consulting services in research design and statistical analyses. Financial data The grant is $5,000 ($4,000 for the research project and $1,000 for the research mentor or consultant). Additional information Every effort is made to find an ethnic minority mentor; however, the primary criteria for matching the investigator and mentor is the substantive area of the research and the expertise of the mentor. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[523] ONCOLOGY NURSING FOUNDATION NOVICE RESEARCHER AND MENTORSHIP GRANTS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To fund oncology nursing research by new or novice principal investigators.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Eligibility The principal investigator must have earned an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in nursing and be considered a new investigator without previous research funding. Doctoral students are not eligible to apply. The researcher must utilize a research mentor for consultative services in research design and statistical analysis. Financial data The grant is $5,000 ($4,000 for the research project and $1,000 for the research mentor or consultant). Additional information The Oncology Nursing Society Research Committee Mentorship Program will help the principal investigator find a nurse research mentor if necessary. The primary criteria for matching the investigator and mentor will be the substantive area of the research and the expertise of the mentor. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[524] ONCOLOGY NURSING FOUNDATION NURSING OUTCOMES RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To support oncology nursing outcomes research. Eligibility The applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. The proposed research must be clinically focused. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[525] ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY CANCER PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECTS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for public education projects that attempt to enhance the knowledge and awareness of cancer prevention, detection, and treatment modalities to the public. Eligibility Nurses may apply for these funds. The proposed project must deal with cancer prevention, detection, and treatment modalities. Proposals are evaluated on the basis of project aims, background/literature review, needs assessment, project proposal, evaluation plan, time frame, and budget. Financial data The grants are $2,500. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

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[526] ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY NURSING OUTCOMES RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To support oncology nursing outcomes research. Eligibility The applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. The proposed research must be clinically focused. Financial data The grant is $10,000. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[527] OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE PROJECT ON DEATH IN AMERICA FACULTY SCHOLARS PROGRAM Open Society Institute Attn: Project on Death in America 400 West 59th Street New York, NY 10019 (212) 548-0150 Fax: (212) 548-4613 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.soros.org/death/fs_announcement.htm Summary To provide funding to university faculty members and clinicians who wish to develop projects related to death and dying. Eligibility This program is open to physicians in all relevant disciplines and doctorate-level faculty members from accredited health professions educational institutions in the United States who hold a rank of instructor, assistant professor, or associate professor (full professors are not eligible). Nurses, lawyers, and social scientists who hold appointments through health professions educational institutions are encouraged to apply, as are women and minorities. Applicants must be interested in disseminating existing models of good care of those near the end of life, developing new models for improving the care for the dying, and developing new approaches to the education of health professionals about the care of dying patients and their families. Their programs must consist of 3 components: 1) a clinical, research, educational, or advocacy project carried out at the individual’s institution; 2) an individualized professional development plan to enhance the scholar’s effectiveness as a leader in caring for the dying and their families; and 3) a faculty development program in which all of the scholars work together on professional development activities. Financial data The maximum grant is $70,000 per year, of which up to $65,000 may be used to support 60 percent of the scholar’s salary and benefits and $5,000 may be used for travel to national meetings, research assistance, summer stipends, and other costs related to work on the scholar’s project. Another $6,500 (or 10 percent of the scholar’s salary and benefits) is granted to the scholar’s institution for overhead costs.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Duration 2 years. Additional information Further information is also available from the Faculty Scholars Program Director, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Adult Psychosocial Oncology Program, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115, (617) 632-6182, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded Approximately 5 to 8 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[528] ORTHO BIOTECH FIRE EXCELLENCE AWARD Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward outstanding contributions to cancer-related fatigue in clinical practice, education, or research by members of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Eligibility Nominees for this award should be registered nurses who are members of the society. Selection is based on 1) evidence of a sustained record of presentations, publications, or research activities in the area of cancer-related fatigue; 2) evidence of outstanding and significant contributions to cancer-related fatigue research, education, or clinical practice; and 3) documented contributions to the society, health care facilities, schools of nursing, consumer advocacy groups, people with cancer, or private industry in the area of cancer-related fatigue. Financial data The award is $1,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information This program is part of Ortho Biotech’s Fatigue Initiative through Research and Education (FIRE) program. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[529] ORTHO BIOTECH RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To support short-term postdoctoral oncology research training with a senior investigator who has an established pattern of research that is relevant to oncology nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have a doctorate in nursing or a related discipline and an interest in oncology. Membership in the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is preferred but not required. Applicants must be proposing to learn a new methodology or laboratory procedure, to develop a new program of research or refine an existing program, to attend a specialized research training program, to develop a relationship with a mentor as a spring-

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board to another source of funding, or to work with a multicultural expert on the translation of research tools. The applicant must not have previously received a fellowship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation. Financial data Up to $10,000 is awarded to cover salary, transportation, lodging, tuition, and other expenses. Up to $8,000 of that may be used for salary support. Recipients also receive funds (up to $1,700) to attend the ONS congress the year following receipt of the award. The sponsoring institution receives a $2,000 award to cover institutional costs. Duration Up to 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

[530] ORTHO BIOTECH RESEARCH GRANTS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To fund oncology nursing research in the area of symptom assessment and management. Eligibility The applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Research must be clinically focused and address 1 or more areas of nursing assessment and management of cancer and cancer treatment related symptoms. Financial data The grant is $8,500. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[531] ORTHO DERMATOLOGICAL DERMATOLOGY NURSING RESEARCH AWARD Dermatology Nurses’ Association East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2330 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: dna.inurse.com Summary To recognize and reward members of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) for outstanding research. Eligibility Candidates for this award must have been members of the association for at least 2 years and be employed in the specialty of dermatology. They must have been the principal investigator on a research project that will improve dermatology patient care. Financial data The award is $2,000. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Dermatological Division of Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[532] OTIS CLAPP NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT

[534] OUTSTANDING ORTHOPAEDIC NURSE PRACTICE AWARD

American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: AAOHN Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Summary To provide funding to novice investigators interested in conducting research on occupational and environmental health nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurse investigators who have received no more than $2,000 in previous research funding. Applicants must be proposing to conduct an individual research project contributing to the field of occupational and environmental health. The proposed research may be part of a formal educational program, such as a thesis or dissertation, or it may be a self-initiated research project for individual career advancement. Selection is based on purpose of the project (15 percent), significance of the project (10 percent), potential impact (5 percent), review of literature (15 percent), methods (25 percent), plans for data analysis (20 percent), and assumptions and limitations (10 percent). Financial data The grant is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Attn: NAON Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2310 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: naon.inurse.com Summary To recognize and reward members of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) for outstanding service. Eligibility Members of the association may be nominated for this award by colleagues or supervisors. The award is presented to a nurse who has provided high quality health care to the orthopedic patient and who has made outstanding contributions to the field of orthopedics. Financial data The award consists of a grant of $2,000 to be used for continuing education, attendance at the association’s annual congress, and a commemorative pin. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[533] OUTSTANDING CLINICAL PRACTICE AWARD Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, Inc. 116 Canal Street, Suite A New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (386) 428-1695 Fax: (386) 423-7566 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sohnnurse.com Summary To recognize and reward outstanding nurses practicing in the field of otorhinolaryngology. Eligibility Eligible to be considered for this award are nurses who have consistently demonstrated excellence in the delivery of skilled and compassionate care to the otorhinolaryngologic and head-neck patient. Financial data The winner receives a plaque and a monetary award. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[535] PAULINE THOMPSON CLINICAL NURSING RESEARCH AWARD Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania Attn: Awards Committee 2578 Interstate Drive P.O. Box 68525 Harrisburg, PA 17106-8525 (717) 657-1222 (888) 707-PSNA Fax: (717) 657-3796 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.psna.org Summary To provide financial assistance to nurses in graduate school in Pennsylvania who are interested in conducting a clinical research project. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s of nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing or a doctorate of nursing program accredited by a regional association. The program must be located in Pennsylvania. Applicants must be a Pennsylvania resident; be interested in conducting research that focuses on a clinical topic that directly affects patient/client care; have obtained no more than $5,000 in other research funds; be a member of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association; and be sponsored by an individual who can attest to the applicant’s ability to develop and conduct a research project. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The recipient must attend the foundation’s annual banquet to receive the award. The recipient will be the guest of the foundation at the banquet and financial support for travel and overnight accommodations will be provided if necessary. In addition, the recipient must sub-

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES mit a report annually or at the completion of the research project (whichever comes first). Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[536] PFIZER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN NURSING RESEARCH Pfizer Inc. Attn: Medical and Academic Partnerships 1330 Avenue of the Americas, 24th Floor New York, NY 10019 (212) 830-9072 (800) 288-2074 Web site: www.physicianscientist.com Summary To provide funding to nurse scholars who wish to conduct innovative projects in health outcomes. Eligibility This program is open to professional registered nurses who have earned a doctoral degree (Ph.D., Dr.P.H., D.N.Sc., or Ed.D.) within the past 5 years. Applicants must have arranged for an appointment to a U.S. nursing school, and have been accepted by a mentor who is a full-time faculty member of the school. Applicants may not hold a tenure-track faculty position or its equivalent during the first year of the fellowship. In addition, they must have a strong academic career interest in the field of health outcomes. Selection is based on the applicant’s qualifications, evidence of the applicant’s commitment to an academic research career, scientific merit of the proposed research, relevance of proposed research to the therapeutic area, experience and training plan of the sponsor, and training environment available to the applicant. Financial data The grant is $65,000 per year. Funding is intended primarily for salary support. Duration 3 years. Additional information Further information is available from the Program Coordinator, 33 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, E-mail: [email protected]. Fellows are expected to devote at least 90 percent of their professional time to research. An award recipient may not hold, or subsequently accept, a research grant, career development award, or any other type of named award funded by private sector companies in the pharmaceutical industry or their foundations during the time of Pfizer support. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[537] PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN EXCELLENCE IN ONCOLOGY NURSING PRIVATE PRACTICE AWARD Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward excellence in private practice oncology nursing in the office setting by members of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).

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Eligibility Nominees for this award should be oncology nurses who have demonstrated initiative in developing creative programs that improve the quality of life for patients and their families. The candidate must be a registered nurse and member of the society who meets all of the following criteria: currently practices in an oncology nursing office setting; demonstrates excellence in providing direct patient care; identifies needs of patient/families; designs and implements innovative strategies to meet the identified needs; identifies needs of coworkers or work setting; designs/implements innovative strategies to meet the identified needs; demonstrates community cancer-related involvement; implements programs using creative presentation techniques and appropriate evaluation methods; and serves as a role model for other nurses. Financial data The award is $2,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Pharmacia and Upjohn, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[538] PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN QUALITY OF LIFE AWARD Oncology Nursing Press, Inc. 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward outstanding papers on nursing and quality of life issues by members of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Eligibility This competition is open to registered nurses and members of the society. For the purposes of this award, quality of life is defined as the subjective and multidimensional aspects of a patient and family’s appraisal of and satisfaction with the current level of physical, emotional, and social functioning. Research papers may address conceptual issues, research issues, ethical issues, or practice issues. The work should have appeared in the previous year’s volume of Oncology Nursing Forum. Selection is based on the significance of the issues to nursing, the clarity of the description of the issues, their relevance to quality of life, background information, and supporting rationale or investigative methods. Financial data The award is $1,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information All articles that have appeared in the appropriate volume of Oncology Nursing Forum and that meet the selection criteria are automatically considered for this award. Funding for this program is provided by Pharmacia and Upjohn, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES [539] PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for oncology nursing research. Eligibility The research proposal must be clinically focused. Applicants must be registered nurses actively involved with some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Financial data The grant is $8,500. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Pharmacia and Upjohn, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[540] PHYSIO-CONTROL–AACN SMALL PROJECTS GRANT PROGRAM American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Summary To provide funding to members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) who wish to conduct research on acute myocardial infarction or resuscitation. Eligibility Registered nurses who are regular or affiliated members of the association may apply for these grants. They must be proposing to conduct research focusing on aspects of acute myocardial infarction or resuscitation, such as the use of defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, non-invasive pacing, or interpretive 12-lead electrocardiogram. Funds may be awarded for new projects, projects in progress, and projects required for an academic degree. Eligible projects can include patient education programs, staff development programs, competency-based educational programs, continuous quality improvement projects, small clinical research studies, or outcomes evaluation projects. Collaborative projects are encouraged and may involve interdisciplinary teams, multiple nursing units, home health, subacute and transitional care, other institutions, or community agencies. Financial data The grant is $500. Funds may be used to cover direct project expenses, such as printed materials, small equipment, and supplies (including computer software). Additional information Funds for these grants are provided by the Physio-Control Corporation. Funds may not be used for salaries or institutional overhead. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[541] POSTDOCTORAL INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING PROGRAM ON GENDER AND MENTAL HEALTH University of Michigan Attn: Institute for Research on Women and Gender 1136 Lane Hall 204 South State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1290 (734) 764-9537 Fax: (734) 764-9533 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.umich.edu/~irwg Summary To provide funding to postdoctoral scholars interested in pursuing additional research training in gender and mental health issues at the University of Michigan. Eligibility Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in anthropology, nursing, psychology, public health, social work, or sociology. They should have demonstrated a commitment to research on gender and mental health. Preference is given to applicants who can identify 2 or more specific faculty at the university from different disciplines who agree to work with them. Financial data The stipend depends on the training and qualifications of the recipient. Duration 2 years. Number awarded Up to 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[542] PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS IN EPILEPSY Epilepsy Foundation Attn: Department of Research and Professional Education 4351 Garden City Drive Landover, MD 20785-7223 (301) 459-3700 (800) EFA-1000 Fax: (301) 577-2684 TDD: (800) 332-2070 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/research/grants.html Summary To provide funding to doctoral candidates in designated fields for dissertation research on a topic related to epilepsy. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in biochemistry, genetics, neuroscience, nursing, pharmacology, pharmacy, physiology, or psychology. Applicants must be conducting dissertation research on a topic relevant to epilepsy under the guidance of a mentor with expertise in the area of epilepsy investigation. Applications from women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged. Selection is based on the relevance of the proposed work to epilepsy, the applicant’s qualifications, the mentor’s qualifications, the scientific quality of the proposed dissertation research, the quality of the training environment for research related to epilepsy, and the adequacy of the facility. Financial data The grant is $16,000, including $15,000 for a stipend and $1,000 to support travel to attend the annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Duration 1 year. Additional information This program began in 1998. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline September of each year.

[543] PROFESSORSHIP IN ONCOLOGY NURSING American Cancer Society Attn: Extramural Grants Department 1599 Clifton Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 (404) 329-7558 (800) ACS-2345 Fax: (404) 321-4669 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cancer.org Summary To support the work of distinguished clinicians, researchers, and educators in the field of oncology nursing. Eligibility This program is open to outstanding clinicians, educators, and researchers oncology nursing. Applicants must be proposing to conduct activities that will enhance the cancer curriculum in graduate and undergraduate programs. They must be sponsored by their local American Cancer Society Division. Financial data The stipend is $35,000 per year. Duration 3 to 5 years Number awarded A limited number of awards are made each year. Deadline February or September of each year.

[544] PURDUE FREDERICK QUALITY OF LIFE LECTURESHIP Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for a lecture that highlights the quality of life issues in cancer care at the Oncology Nursing Society’s (ONS) annual fall institute. Eligibility To be considered for this award, the candidate must be a registered nurse and active member of the society who contributes to the specialty of oncology nursing; demonstrates excellence in clinical practice, education, administration, or research related to quality of life issues; and communicates effectively. Financial data A $2,000 honorarium is offered, in addition to fall institute registration and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information The winning paper is published in the Oncology Nursing Forum. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

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[545] PURDUE FREDERICK RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To fund oncology nursing research in the area of pain assessment and pain management. Eligibility The applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. The proposed research must deal with pain assessment or pain management. If drug therapy is part of the research design, a Purdue Frederick product must be used in at least 1 area of the treatments being employed. Financial data The grant is $6,000. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[546] RHONE-POULENC RORER PHARMACEUTICALS NEW INVESTIGATORS RESEARCH GRANTS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding to new researchers interested in exploring oncology nursing. Eligibility The applicant must be a registered nurse involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. The principal investigator must have less than a doctoral-level education and must not have received any previous research funding. Students working on a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation are eligible to apply for this funding. Financial data The grant is $4,250. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[547] RNF NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANTS Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation c/o Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4710 (800) 229-7530 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rehabnurse.org/grants.htm Summary To encourage nurses who are novice researchers to conduct research on topics related to rehabilitation nursing. Eligibility This award is open to rehabilitation nurses who are interested in conducting research or graduate nursing students working on theses or dissertations. Applicants must not have conducted research at the doctoral level, must have a rehabilitation focus, and must not have had previous research funding of more than $5,000. Quantitative and qualitative

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES research projects will be accepted for review. Membership in the association is not required. Financial data The maximum grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[548] RNF RESEARCH FELLOW GRANTS Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation c/o Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4710 (800) 229-7530 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rehabnurse.org/grants.htm Summary To provide funding to graduate students and professionals interested in conducting research on topics related to rehabilitation nursing. Eligibility The principle investigator for the research project must be a registered nurse who is active in rehabilitation or who has demonstrated interest in and significant contributions to rehabilitation nursing. Membership in the association is not required. Graduate students may apply. Research proposals that address the clinical, educational, or administrative dimensions of rehabilitation nursing are requested. Quantitative and qualitative research projects will be accepted for review. Financial data Up to $10,000 for rehabilitation nursing research is available each year and may be awarded in the form of multiple grants. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Up to 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[549] ROCHE LABORATORIES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward the outstanding contributions of oncology nurses to the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Eligibility To be eligible for the award, the nominee must be a current member of ONS and demonstrate outstanding contributions to ONS. Additionally, the review committee considers to what degree the nominee assists ONS in fulfilling its mission. Financial data The award is $4,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

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[550] RON BRADY MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: Education Services Coordinator East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320, ext. 23 (888) 600-2662, ext. 23 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To recognize and reward members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who have made outstanding contributions to the organization. Eligibility Nominees for this award must be full members of the association who have several years of active participation in association affairs at local, regional, and national levels. The nominator must provide 1) written documentation of the nominee’s ability to motivate others toward a common goal, and 2) demonstrated mentorship of other ANNA members to promote growth and development of the association. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information This award is sponsored by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[551] ROSEMARY BERKEL CRISP RESEARCH AWARD Sigma Theta Tau International Attn: Research Department 550 West North Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-3191 (317) 634-8171 (888) 634-7575 Fax: (317) 634-8188 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingsociety.org/research/crisp_grant.html Summary To provide funding for clinically-oriented nursing research to members of Sigma Theta Tau International. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses actively involved in some aspect of health care delivery, education, or research in a clinical setting. Applicants must be members of the fraternity who hold at least a master’s degree in nursing. Selection is based on the quality of the proposed research, the future potential of the applicant, appropriateness of the research budget, and feasibility of the time frame. The proposed research should emphasize women’s health, oncology, or infant and child care. Preference is given to applicants residing in Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee. Financial data The maximum grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [552] ROSS MEMORIAL RESEARCH GRANTS National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Attn: NAON Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2310 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: naon.inurse.com Summary To provide funding to members of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) who wish to conduct a research project. Eligibility At least 1 of the investigators must be an active member of the association. In many cases, it is appropriate to have active involvement by professionals in fields other than nursing. These individuals may participate as coprincipal investigators, co-investigators, collaborators, or consultants. The investigator should provide documentation of approval by the appropriate institutional review committees. If more than 1 institution is supporting a proposal, documentation is required from all collaborating institutions. Current members of the association’s executive board, staff, and foundation board are not eligible. Novice researchers are encouraged to develop and submit proposals. Proposals addressing association-identified research priorities receive preferential review. Selection is based on scientific merit, thoroughness, and clarity. Financial data The amount awarded depends upon the scope of the proposed project. Duration From 1 to 3 years. Additional information The foundation’s journal, Orthopaedic Nursing, has the right of first refusal for publication of the research findings. A progress report is due at the end of each year to continue funding for any proposal. Recognition of foundation grant support must be noted in any publication or presentation. A final report and financial statement must be received by the foundation within 90 days of completing the grant. Deadline October of each year.

[553] ROSS PRODUCTS EXCELLENCE IN CANCER NURSING EDUCATION AWARD Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward excellence in cancer nursing education on the part of members of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Eligibility Candidates must be registered nurses who are members of the society and have at least 2 years of experience in oncology education. These educators must teach in cancer education programs consistent with ONS/ANA standards; be recognized experts in cancer education because of their contributions at the local, state, national, or international levels; meet the identified needs for cancer nursing education in their geographical area; implement programs that are

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developed with clearly stated objectives; be knowledgeable in the content area; establish a positive teacher-learner relationship; and contribute to the development of professional oncology nursing practice. Financial data The award is $2,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[554] ROSS PRODUCTS–AACN PIONEERING SPIRIT AWARD American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Summary To recognize and reward individuals and groups who have contributed to acute and critical care nursing. Eligibility Nominees and/or applicants for this award may be individuals or groups from any professional field, including those active in political, business, legislative, ethical, or scholarly arenas. They must describe a far reaching contribution that exemplifies a pioneering spirit and influences the direction of acute and critical care nursing. The contribution must be clearly defined, have a regional or national effect, be timely, address or resolve a significant issue facing acute and critical care nursing, and relate to the mission, values, and vision of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Financial data The awardee receives an honorarium of $500, a plaque, and complimentary registration, airfare, and hotel accommodations at the National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information This program is sponsored by the Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline Nominations by peers and colleagues must be submitted by the end of August of each year. Applications must be submitted by the end of October of each year.

[555] ROXANE LABORATORIES LINDA ARENTH EXCELLENCE IN CANCER NURSING MANAGEMENT AWARD Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward excellence in cancer nursing management/administration by members of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Eligibility Candidates must be registered nurses who are members of the society with at least 3 years of experience in

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES oncology nursing management/administration. They must currently practice in an oncology nursing administration role, utilize the ONS standards as management tools, be recognized experts in cancer nursing administration, demonstrate commitment to mentorship in cancer nursing administration, contribute to the specialty of cancer nursing administration through publications and programs, actively participate in ONS at the local or national level, demonstrate leadership abilities, and demonstrate abilities to utilize management theories and techniques. Financial data The award is $1,000 in cash, plus a $1,000 allowance for ONS congress expenses. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[556] ROXANE LABORATORIES RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To provide funding for oncology nursing research. Eligibility An applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. The proposed research must focus on a topic related to cancer-related palliative care nursing. Financial data The grant is $10,000. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[557] SAYRE MEMORIAL FUND SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be beginning researchers who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to the interaction between clinical practice and the role of those occupying leadership/management positions. Preference is given to studies examining that relationship in a community or managed care setting (as opposed to acute care).

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Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[558] SCHERING ONCOLOGY/BIOTECH CLINICAL LECTURESHIP Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward excellence in clinical nursing practice by members of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Eligibility Considered for this award are members of the society who have at least 2 years of experience in oncology nursing. They must be practitioners who are recognized experts in clinical nursing practice and are effective communicators. Financial data A $2,000 honorarium is offered, in addition to congress registration and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information The winner presents a lecture at the ONS annual congress. The lecture is published in the Oncology Nursing Forum. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[559] SCHERING ONCOLOGY/BIOTECH EXCELLENCE IN BIOTHERAPY NURSING AWARD Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward excellence in biotherapy nursing by a member of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Eligibility This award is available to registered nurses who are members of the society. They must be recognized experts in the field of biotherapy (through publications, presentations, research, and/or peer review) and have made significant contributions to 1 or more of the following related to biotherapy: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research. Financial data The award is $2,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [560] SCHERING ONCOLOGY/BIOTECH EXCELLENCE IN CANCER NURSING RESEARCH AWARD Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward outstanding cancer nursing research by a member of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) that is likely to make a significant contribution to the body of nursing knowledge. Eligibility Candidates for this support must be a registered nurse and a member of the society. The research offered for this award may have been conducted individually or by a group, cannot have been previously published, and is evaluated on the basis of scientific merit and relevance to oncology nursing. The selection committee requests abstracts of research for consideration for this award; nominations are not accepted. Financial data The award is $2,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information The research paper is considered for publication in the Oncology Nursing Forum. Number awarded 1 each year.

[561] SENIOR SCIENTIST AWARDS National Institutes of Health Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources Attn: GrantsInfo 6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 6095 Bethesda, MD 20892-7910 (301) 435-0714 Fax: (301) 480-8443 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nih.gov Summary To provide funding to outstanding scientists who have already demonstrated a sustained, high level of productivity in research. Eligibility This program is open to senior scientists who have a distinguished record of original research contributions, long-term support from a funding institute or center, and peerreviewed grant support at the time of the award. Applications may be submitted on behalf of candidates by domestic, nonfederal organizations, public or private, such as medical, dental, or nursing schools or other institutions of higher education. Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Financial data This program provides salary and fringe benefits for the candidate only; each component establishes its own salary limits on career awards. Facilities and administrative costs are reimbursed at 8 percent of modified total direct costs. Duration 5 years. Additional information Awards under this program are available from 3 agencies of the National Institutes of Health

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(NIH): the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute of Mental Health. The names and addresses of staff people at each agency are available from the address above. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January, May, or September of each year.

[562] SEXUALITY RESEARCH PROGRAM DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS Social Science Research Council 810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 (212) 377-2700 Fax: (212) 377-2727 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ssrc.org Summary To provide financial support for dissertation research on sexuality topics. Eligibility Students should have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation and be matriculating in a full-time graduate program in the United States leading to the Ph.D. in a social or behavioral science. Students enrolled in a public health department or division of an accredited U.S. college or university are also eligible. Applications are invited from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to anthropology, demography, economics, education, ethics, history, cultural and women’s studies, political science, psychology, and sociology; applications from other fields, such as the nursing, law, and clinical/social work, are welcome as long as they are grounded in social science theory and methodology. The research proposals should seek to investigate a wide range of sexuality topics as conceptualized by the respective disciplines and conducted within the United States, including but not limited to: sexual/gender role socialization within the context of society and culture; historical, comparative, and/or cross-cultural analyses of sexuality; social construction analysis of sexuality; the diversity and distribution of sexual values, beliefs, and behaviors within different populations and their meanings for individuals; the link between sexuality and gender relations; sexual orientation; sexual coercion; the impact of economic change or of other institutional influences, such as religion or the media, on sexuality; and the formation of social policy based on cultural norms regarding sexuality. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. There are no citizenship, residency, or nationality requirements. Financial data The stipend of $28,000 covers direct research costs, matriculation fees, and living expenses. An additional $3,000 is awarded to the fellow’s host institution and $3,000 to the fellow’s research advisor or associate to defray expenses associated with the fellow’s training, including direct research. Duration Up to 12 months. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Ford Foundation. Number awarded Approximately 10 each year. Deadline December of each year.

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[563] SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL SMALL RESEARCH GRANT

[565] SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION JOINT GRANT

Sigma Theta Tau International Attn: Research Department 550 West North Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-3191 (317) 634-8171 (888) 634-7575 Fax: (317) 634-8188 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingsociety.org/small_grant.html Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research. Eligibility Proposals for pilot and/or developmental research may be submitted. Multidisciplinary and international research is encouraged. Applicants must be registered nurses with a current license, be U.S. citizens, and have earned at least a master’s degree. Applications from novice researchers who have received no other national research funds are encouraged and will receive special consideration. All other qualifications being equal, preference is given to Sigma Theta Tau members. Selection is based on the quality of the proposed research, the future promise of the applicant, and the applicant’s research budget. Financial data The maximum grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 10 to 15 each year. Deadline November of each year.

Sigma Theta Tau International Attn: Research Department 550 West North Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-3191 (317) 634-8171 (888) 634-7575 Fax: (317) 634-8188 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingsociety.org/research/anf_grant.html Summary To support research conducted by beginning or experienced nurses. Eligibility All applicants must be registered nurses with a current license who have earned at least a master’s degree. All other qualifications being equal, preference is given to Sigma Theta Tau members. Selection is based on the quality of the proposed research, the future promise of the applicant, and the applicant’s research budget. Financial data The maximum grant is $7,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is sponsored jointly by Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) and American Nurses Foundation (ANF). ANF handles the selection process in oddnumbered years and STTI handles the selection process in even-numbered years. To get an application from the American Nurses Foundation (in odd-numbered years), write to: 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West, Washington, DC 20024-2571, (202) 651-7227, Fax; (202) 651-7001, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of even-numbered years.

[564] SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL/AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DIABETES EDUCATORS GRANT American Association of Diabetes Educators Attn: Awards Program 100 West Monroe Street, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60603-1901 (312) 424-2426 Fax: (312) 424-2427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aadenet.org/Grants_Awards_Scholar/sigma.html Summary To encourage qualified nurses to conduct research on diabetes. Eligibility The principal investigator must be a registered nurse and have earned at least a master’s degree. Team members may be from other disciplines. Applicants must propose a research project related to diabetes education that can be completed in a 12-month time period. All other factors being equal, preference is given to applicants who are Sigma Theta Tau members. Financial data The grant is $6,000. Duration Projects must be completed within 1 year. Additional information This program is sponsored jointly by Sigma Theta Tau International and the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[566] SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL/MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITIONALS PERINATAL RESEARCH GRANT Sigma Theta Tau International Attn: Research Department 550 West North Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-3191 (317) 634-8171 (888) 634-7575 Fax: (317) 634-8188 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingsociety.org/research/mj_grant.html Summary To support research on perinatal issues conducted by nurses with advanced training. Eligibility Proposed research must deal with perinatal issues spanning the prenatal period through the first year of life. Topics may include but are not limited to: low- and highrisk maternal and neonatal care practices and innovative patient care delivery systems. Applicants must be registered nurses with a current license, be U.S. citizens, and have earned at least a master’s degree. All other qualifications being equal, preference is given to Sigma Theta Tau members. Selection is based on the quality of the proposed research, the future promise of the applicant, and the applicant’s research budget. Financial data The maximum grant is $10,000.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is sponsored jointly by Sigma Theta Tau International and Mead Johnson Nutritionals, a division of Bristol-Myers Squibb. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[567] SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL/ONS RESEARCH GRANT Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To support oncology nursing research. Eligibility The applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. The research must be clinically focused. Membership in Sigma Theta Tau is required. Financial data The grant is $10,000. Additional information Funding for this program is provided jointly by the Oncology Nursing Society and Sigma Theta Tau International. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[568] SIGMA THETA TAU/REHABILITATION NURSING FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANT Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation c/o Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4710 (800) 229-7530 Fax: (847) 375-4777 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rehabnurse.org/grants.htm Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research related to rehabilitation nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurse who are active in rehabilitation or who have demonstrated interest in and significant contributions to rehabilitation nursing. Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree in nursing. Financial data The award is $6,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Sigma Theta Tau International and the Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[569] SIGMA THETA TAU–AACN CLINICAL CARE GRANT American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Attn: Department of Research 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491 (949) 362-2000 (800) 899-AACN Fax: (949) 362-2020 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacn.org Summary To provide funding to registered nurses who wish to conduct research directly related to the priorities of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who propose to conduct research on a topic that the association has identified as a priority for critical care nursing: incorporation of research findings into critical care nursing practice; levels of nursing competence (e.g., certification) and the effect on patient outcomes; occupational hazards (e.g., HIV, noise, substance abuse, premature delivery); ethical issues related to initiation, maintenance, and withdrawal of life support technology (e.g., living wills); patient care delivery models for critical care; collaboration and communication among health care professionals; and role of critical care nurses in decisions regarding resuscitation status of critically ill patients. The proposed research may be used to meet the requirements for an academic degree. Preference is given to members of the association or Sigma Theta Tau. Financial data The maximum grant is $10,000. Funds may not be used for salaries, travel to presentations, preparation of slides, presentation or publication of findings, or educational expenses (such as tuition or books). Additional information This grant is co-sponsored by AACN and Sigma Theta Tau International. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[570] SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CONSUMER HEALTHCARE/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on smoking cessation. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s the-

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES sis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must be conducted in the area of smoking cessation. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by SmithKline Beecham. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[571] SMITHKLINE BEECHAM ONCOLOGY RESEARCH GRANTS Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To fund oncology research in the area of nausea and vomiting management by members of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Eligibility The principal investigator must be a member of the society and actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. If drug therapy is part of the research design, a SmithKline Beecham product must be employed in at least 1 area of the treatments being employed. Financial data Grants are $10,000 and $5,000. Airfare to the ONS congress is also provided. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 for $10,000 and 1 for $5,000. Deadline October of each year.

[572] SOCIETY FOR NURSING HISTORY RESEARCH AWARD American Association for the History of Nursing, Inc. P.O. Box 175 Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 (609) 693-7250 Fax: (609) 693-1037 Web site: www.aahn.org Summary To provide funding for postdoctoral research to members of the American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN). Eligibility Applicants must be members of the AAHN and have a doctoral degree. They are invited to submit proposals for research on nursing history. The proposal (up to 5 pages) should include: a title page, a narrative, and the investigator’s vitae. Selection is based on scholarly merit and significance to the field of nursing history. Financial data The grant is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Submissions should be sent to Lois Monteiro, RN, Ph.D., Brown University, Department of Community Health, Box G-A4, Providence, RI 02912. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[573] SOHN RESEARCH GRANT Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, Inc. 116 Canal Street, Suite A New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (386) 428-1695 Fax: (386) 423-7566 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sohnnurse.com Summary To provide funding for research conducted by members of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and HeadNeck Nurses (SOHN). Eligibility Eligible to apply for these funds are nurses working in the otorhinolaryngology field who are interested in conducting literature searches for their research or who need funding to conduct their research. Membership in the society is required to apply. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration Grants are awarded annually. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline July of each year.

[574] SOUTHERN NURSING RESEARCH SOCIETY/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to members of the Southern Nursing Research Society who are interested in conducting research. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. There are no restrictions on the research topic, but applicants must be current society members. Financial data The grant is $4,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Southern Nursing Research Society. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [575] SUPERGEN/CONNIE HENKE YARBRO EXCELLENCE IN CANCER NURSING MENTORSHIP AWARD Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward outstanding mentors to oncology nurses. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have at least 2 years’ experience in oncology nursing. Applicants must have demonstrated excellence in the mentorship of others in the practice of oncology nursing in an academic, clinical, or research setting. Financial data The award is $2,500 and a plaque. Duration The award is granted annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[576] SUSAN BAIRD ONCOLOGY EXCELLENCE IN WRITING AWARDS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE AND NURSING RESEARCH Oncology Nursing Press, Inc. 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward outstanding unpublished clinical or research papers on oncology nursing. Eligibility To be eligible, a paper must be original and unpublished. Only peer reviewed manuscripts will be considered. Papers must be clearly characterized as clinical or nursing research. The clinical paper is evaluated according to originality and timeliness of the subject, relevance to oncology clinical practice, quality and amount of original material presented, value to increasing the understanding of oncology clinical nursing practice, and quality of the writing. The research paper is evaluated according to the statement of the problem and purpose, the summary of the relevant literature, evidence of thorough review and analysis of relevant literature, the discussion section, and the quality of the writing. All articles that have appeared in the previous volume of Oncology Nursing Forum and meet the selection criteria are automatically considered for the award; nominations are not accepted. Financial data The award is $1,250 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year.

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[577] TEXTILEASE MEDIQUE NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Attn: AAOHN Foundation 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-4146 (770) 455-7757 Fax: (770) 455-7271 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaohn.org Summary To provide funding to novice investigators interested in conducting research on occupational and environmental health nursing. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurse investigators who have received no more than $2,000 in previous research funding. Applicants must be proposing to conduct an individual research project contributing to the field of occupational and environmental health. The proposed research may be part of a formal educational program, such as a thesis or doctoral dissertation, or it may be a self-initiated research project for individual career advancement. Selection is based on purpose of the project (15 percent), significance of the project (10 percent), potential impact (5 percent), review of literature (15 percent), methods (25 percent), plans for data analysis (20 percent), and assumptions and limitations (10 percent). Financial data The grant is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[578] VA POSTDOCTORAL NURSE FELLOWSHIP Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Room 475Z Attn: Office of Academic Affiliations 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20420 (202) 273-8373 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.va.gov/OAA Summary To provide nurses who have earned a doctoral degree with the opportunity to broaden their scientific or clinical research background at facilities of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Eligibility Applicants must have a doctoral degree from an accredited school, hold a master’s degree in nursing or a master’s degree in a field related to nursing and a baccalaureate degree in nursing, be a citizen of the United States, hold active and current registration as a graduate professional nurse in a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, and be able to meet the credentialing and licensing requirements of the VA. They must be interested in improving their research skills while working at a VA facility. Financial data The award is $40,000 per year. In addition, fellows receive $3,000 per year to support start-up or ongoing research costs (e.g., research supplies or related items). Duration 1 year; may be reappointed for 1 additional year.

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES Additional information This fellowship was developed in collaboration with the Nursing Strategic Healthcare Group and is funded by both the Office of Academic Affiliations and the Office of Research and Development. Participants receive intensive training in research methodology and techniques at an affiliated university or VA facility and research experiences at a VA facility under the direct supervision of an established investigator. There is no service obligation required following completion of the program. Awardees must agree to accept a 40-hour per week appointment at a VA facility. This fellowship is intended to support research training for those who lack research experience, not to serve as support for experienced researchers to conduct investigations. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[579] VA PREDOCTORAL NURSE FELLOWSHIP Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Room 475Z Attn: Office of Academic Affiliations 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20420 (202) 273-8373 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.va.gov/OAA Summary To provide research funding to graduate students in nursing who have completed their advanced course work and are at the dissertation stage of their doctoral education. Eligibility This fellowship is open to registered nurse doctoral candidates whose planned research has a clinical research focus and deals with topics that are relevant to the nursing care of adult or aging veterans. Dissertations studies that are considered relevant to the care of veterans are in such areas as geriatrics, primary care, rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, home health care, mental health and substance abuse. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited doctoral program, hold a master’s degree in nursing or a master’s degree in a field related to nursing and a baccalaureate degree in nursing, have successfully completed the required comprehensive examinations, have an approved dissertation proposal, be a U.S. citizen, hold an active and current registration as a graduate professional nurse in a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, and be able to meet the credentialing and licensing requirements of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). They must be interested in working full time on their proposed dissertation research topic at a VA facility. Financial data The award is $25,000 per year. Duration 1 year; recipients may be reappointed for 1 additional year. Additional information Awardees must agree to a 40-hour per week appointment at a VA facility, where they will conduct their dissertation research. Any expenses connected with the recipient’s dissertation activities or research must be supported by funds other than provided in this program. Transportation to the VA facility site and housing arrangements are the responsibility of the fellow. Number awarded 2 each year.

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[580] VARIAN EXCELLENCE IN RADIATION THERAPY NURSING AWARD Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and support excellence in radiation nursing on the part of members of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Eligibility This competition is open to registered nurses who are members of the society. They must be recognized experts in the field of radiation (through publications, presentations, research, or peer review) and have made significant contributions to 1 or more of the following related to radiation therapy: professional/patient education, clinical practice, or nursing research. Financial data The award is $1,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[581] VIRGINIA CLELAND, RN SCHOLAR AWARD American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on health policy issues. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to nursing health policy issues. Financial data The grant is $3,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[582] VIRGINIA HENDERSON CLINICAL RESEARCH GRANT

[584] WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMER DOCTORAL FELLOWS PROGRAM

Sigma Theta Tau International Attn: Research Department 550 West North Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-3191 (317) 634-8171 (888) 634-7575 Fax: (317) 634-8188 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nursingsociety.org/research/vh_grant.html Summary To provide funding for clinically-oriented nursing research to members of Sigma Theta Tau International. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses actively involved in some aspect of health care delivery, education, or research in a clinical setting. Applicants must be members of the fraternity who hold at least a master’s degree in nursing. Selection is based on the quality of the proposed research, future potential of the applicant, appropriateness of the research budget, and feasibility of the time frame. Financial data The maximum grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 every other year. Deadline November of odd-numbered years.

Washington State University Attn: Graduate School P.O. Box 641030 Pullman, WA 99164-1030 (509) 335-6412 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wsu.edu/~gradsch Summary To provide financial assistance to students completing their doctoral program at any school who are interested in working closely with faculty members at Washington State University during the summer to prepare for their academic careers. Eligibility This summer program is open to U.S. citizens from diverse backgrounds who have completed all requirements other than the dissertation for their doctorate. They must be interested in a career in higher education and working on their degree in 1 of these areas: agriculture and home economics, business and economics, education, engineering, architecture, liberal arts, nursing, pharmacy, sciences, or veterinary medicine. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, graduate school transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and a 3- to 5-page statement of career goals and research interests. Financial data The stipend is $3,000, plus university housing. Duration 5 weeks during the summer, beginning in June. Additional information This program was established in 1993 and initially involved only the College of Education at Washington State University. In 1998, the program was expanded to additional colleges at the university; it is coordinated by the Graduate School. During the program, fellows are actively engaged in seminars on the changing roles and expectations of faculty, the future of academia, the changing nature of higher education, and issues facing faculty of color and women in higher education. Fellows are expected to design individualized programs for enhancing their ability to teach, conduct research, and other scholarly activities. Deadline March of each year.

[583] VIRGINIA STONE, RN SCHOLAR AWARDS American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on clinical gerontological issues. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be experienced researchers who have had more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area. The proposed research may be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must relate to clinical gerontological nursing issues. Financial data The grants are $10,000. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[585] WATSON PHARMA NURSE LEADERSHIP IN IRON MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Attn: ANNA Foundation East Holly Avenue, Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (856) 256-2320 (877) 527-0787 Fax: (856) 589-7463 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.annanurse.org Summary To provide funding to members of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) who are directing an existing continuous quality improvement (CQI) program in the area of iron management. Eligibility This program is open to full members of the association who have been members for at least 2 years, are currently employed in nephrology nursing, and are actively working in a clinical setting. The applicant must provide writ-

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES ten documentation of a CQI program in iron management, including 1) a description of the project or program; 2) a demonstration of its creativity, organization, and outcomes; 3) details of its implementation; 4) an indication of how it benefits renal patient and/or staff populations; and 5) pre- and postCQI outcomes. Financial data The award is $2,500, a plaque, and the opportunity to present the CQI program at a symposium during the association’s national symposium. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this program are supplied by Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Information is also available from Cynthia Frazier, Awards Chairperson, 7344 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064, (205) 933-8101, ext. 6514, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[586] WILDERNESS MEDICAL SOCIETY RESEARCH TRAINING GRANT Wilderness Medical Society 3595 East Fountain Boulevard, Suite A1 Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (719) 572-9255 Fax: (719) 572-1514 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wms.org Summary To encourage health care professionals and scientists to conduct research in health-related aspects of outdoor and wilderness activities. Eligibility This program is open to 1) residents or fellows of accredited American or Canadian medical training programs or 2) graduate students in nursing, health care, or allied life sciences who are interested in conducting research in the field of wilderness and environmental medicine. A wide variety of research projects are acceptable for submission, including clinical investigation, laboratory (“basic”) science, epidemiological surveys, development of new techniques or novel application of existing techniques, improvements in equipment design or use, and public information and injury prevention programs. Projects may be part of existing research programs, but they should be easily distinguishable as a separate component. Letters of support from faculty, sponsors, collaborators, and co-sponsoring funding agencies, if appropriate, must be included with the application. Financial data Grants up to $8,000 are available. Duration 1 year. Additional information The successful applicant is expected to conduct the project during the ensuing year and present an abstract of the findings at the society’s next annual meeting. It is expected that the project will result in at least 1 article for publication in the peer-reviewed medical literature. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[587] WILLIAM J. CURRAN STUDENT WRITING COMPETITION American Society for Healthcare Risk Management Attn: Student Writing Prize 1 North Franklin Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 422-3983 E-mail: [email protected] Summary To recognize and reward outstanding student papers on risk management. Eligibility Students at any level are eligible to submit papers on a topic relating to risk management in the health care field. Particularly encouraged to enter are students enrolled in the study of law, insurance, business administration, public health, health administration, nursing, medicine, or related field. Entrants may be studying in the United States or abroad. Submitted papers should be at least 20 pages. Financial data The prize is $500. Duration The prize is awarded annually. Additional information This award is named for a pioneer in legal medicine who taught health care risk management at Harvard University. Winning papers may be published in the Journal of Healthcare Risk Management. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[588] WISCONSIN OUTSTANDING NURSE OF THE YEAR Wisconsin League for Nursing 2121 East Newport Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53211 (414) 332-6271 Web site: www.cuw.edu/wln Summary To recognize and reward outstanding nurses in Wisconsin. Eligibility This program is open to nurses in Wisconsin who provide direct care to patients. Nominations may be submitted by patients, co-workers, friends, or family members. Selection is based on nursing practice, leadership, patient advocacy, and community involvement. Financial data Selectees receive a cash award and a special Wisconsin Nurse of the Year pin. Duration The awards are presented annually. Additional information This program is sponsored by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Wisconsin. Number awarded 15 each year: 3 in each of the 5 Blue Cross and Blue Shield regions in the state.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES [589] WISCONSIN SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium c/o University of Wisconsin at Madison Space Science and Engineering Center 1225 West Dayton Street, Room 251 Madison, WI 53706-1280 (608) 263-4206 Fax: (608) 263-5974 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uwm.edu/dept/WSGC Summary To provide funding to staff at academic and industrial affiliates of the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (WSGC) who are interested in developing space-related research infrastructure. Eligibility This program is open to faculty from the smaller WSGC non-doctoral universities and colleges, young faculty from the doctoral universities seeking to initiate a new research program, and staff at WSGC industrial affiliates interested in established a space-related research program. Faculty on university/industry teams in all areas of research are considered, but research initiatives must focus on activities related to the mission of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Those activities include earth and atmospheric sciences, astronautics, aeronautics, space sciences, and other space-related fields (e.g., agriculture, business, law, medicine, nursing, social and behavioral sciences, and space architecture). Grants are made in 2 categories: 1) faculty research seed grants and/or faculty proposal writing grants; and 2) other research initiatives, such as seminars, workshops, and/or travel to NASA centers. Financial data For faculty research seed grants and proposal writing grants, the maximum award is $5,000, although most grants are smaller. For other research initiatives, the maximum grant is $1,000. A total of $10,000 is available for this program each year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by NASA. Academic members of WSGC include Alverno College, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin at Madison, College of the Menominee Nation, Marquette University, Carroll College, Lawrence University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse, University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, University of Wisconsin at Parkside, University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, and Ripon College. Industrial affiliates include Astronautics Corporation of America, Orbital Technologies Corporation, Wisconsin Association of CESA Administrators, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and Wisconsin Space Business Roundtable. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 3 of these grants were awarded. Deadline March of each year.

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[590] WOODROW WILSON–JOHNSON & JOHNSON DISSERTATION GRANTS IN WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S HEALTH Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation 5 Vaughn Drive, Suite 300 CN 5281 Princeton, NJ 08543-5281 (609) 452-7007 Fax: (609) 452-0066 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.woodrow.org Summary To provide financial assistance to doctoral candidates interested in conducting dissertation research on issues related to women’s or children’s health from a public policy perspective. Eligibility This program is open to students in doctoral programs in nursing, public health, anthropology, history, sociology, psychology, social work, and other related health fields. Applicants must have completed all pre-dissertation requirements at graduate schools in the United States and be interested in conducting research on issues related to women’s or children’s health. They must submit graduate school transcripts, letters of reference, a dissertation prospectus, a selected bibliography, a statement of interest in women’s or children’s health, and a timetable for completion of the dissertation. Selection is based on originality, scholarly validity, and significance of the dissertation topic; the applicant’s academic preparation and ability to accomplish the work; and whether or not the dissertation will be completed within a reasonable time period. Financial data Winners receive grants of $3,000 to be used for research expenses connected with the dissertation (travel, books, microfilming, photocopying, taping, and computer services). Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Johnson & Johnson. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[591] WYETH LEDERLE VACCINES/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on vaccines or other topics. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may

NURSING STUDENTS AND NURSES be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research may be related to any topic, but preference is given to work on vaccines. Financial data Grants are either $7,500 or $6,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Wyeth Lederle Vaccines. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 at $7,500 and 1 at $6,500. Deadline April of each year.

[592] WYETH-AYERST WOMEN’S HEALTH RESEARCH AWARD Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 740 Washington, DC 20036 (800) 673-8499 Fax: (202) 728-0575 Web site: www.awhonn.org Summary To provide funding for small research projects to members of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are interested in conducting women’s health research. Researchers who are currently principal investigators on a federally-funded grant, or who have already received an AWHONN-funded research grant, are not eligible. Financial data The grant is $10,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is funded by WyethAyerst Laboratories. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[593] WYETH-AYERST WOMEN’S HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE/AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AWARD PROGRAM American Nurses Foundation 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 100 West Washington, DC 20024-2571 (202) 651-7298 Fax: (202) 651-7354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ana.org/anf Summary To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research related to women’s health. Eligibility This program is open to registered nurses who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants may be either beginning researchers (who have had no more than 3 research-based publications in refereed journals and have received, as a principal investigator, no more than $5,000 in extramural funding in any 1 research area) or experienced researchers (who may apply only if their proposals are in a new field of research for them). Proposed research may

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be for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation only if the project has been approved by the principal investigator’s thesis or dissertation committee. The proposed research must deal with women’s health; preference is given to proposals investigating issues related to contraception and reproductive endocrinology. Financial data The grant is $7,500. Funds may not be used as a salary for the principal investigator. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories. There is a $50 application fee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[594] ZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS EXCELLENCE IN PAIN MANAGEMENT AWARD Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward of members of the Oncology Nursing Society for excellence and dedication in pain management. Eligibility Candidates must be registered nurses and members of the society who are recognized experts in the field of pain management and serve as role models for other nurses. They must have made significant contributions to 1 or more of the following as related to pain management: professional education, clinical practice, patient education, or nursing research. Financial data The award is $4,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[595] ZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS/KOMEN FOUNDATION EXCELLENCE IN BREAST CANCER EDUCATION AWARD Oncology Nursing Society 501 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749 (412) 921-7373 Fax: (412) 921-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ons.org Summary To recognize and reward excellence and dedication on the part of members of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) who are involved in educating the public or patients about breast cancer. Eligibility A candidate must be a registered nurse and a member of the society who has published or educated the public on the importance of early detection of breast cancer; educated patients/families on the subject of breast cancer treatment and recovery; developed innovative early detection

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES screening programs; served as a role model; and contributed to the development of professional oncology practice. Financial data The award is $4,000 and a plaque. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

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Sponsoring Organization Index The Sponsoring Organization Index makes it easy to identify agencies that offer financial aid specifically to nursing students and nurses. In this index, the sponsoring organizations are listed alphabetically, word by word. In addition, we’ve used an alphabetical code (within parentheses) to help you identify the focus of the funding offered by the organizations: S = Study/Training; R = Research/Creative Activities. For example, if the name of a sponsoring organization is followed by (S) 241, a program sponsored by that organization is described in the Study/Training section, in entry 241. If that sponsoring organization’s name is followed by another entry number—for example, (R) 490—the same or a different program sponsored by that organization is described in the Research/Creative Activities’ section, in entry 490. Remember: the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Abbott Laboratories, (R) 424 Abbott Laboratories. Ross Products Division, (R) 554 Abbott Renal Care, (S) 320 Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFROTC), (S) 3–4 Aircast, Inc., (S) 245 Akorn–Metico, (S) 19 Alabama Commission on Higher Education, (S) 5 Alabama State Nurses’ Association, (S) 6 Albert Baker Fund, (S) 7 Alcoa Foundation, (S) 9–10 Alpha Tau Delta, (S) 15, 231 Amarillo Area Foundation, (S) 83 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, (S) 1, 32, 44, 78, (R) 392, 439, 443, 458 American Academy of Nursing, (R) 474 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, (R) 497 American Association for the History of Nursing, Inc., (R) 389, 572 American Association of Critical–Care Nurses, (S) 86–88, (R) 400, 436, 440–441, 444, 467, 473, 505, 540, 554, 569 American Association of Diabetes Educators, (R) 564 American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. Neuroscience Nursing Foundation, (S) 131, 266, (R) 509–510 American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 57, 72–73, 103, 114, 121, 168, 170, 178, 182, 198, 212, 222, 259–260, 318, 369, (R) 390–391, 442 American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc., (S) 2, 9–10, 89, 213, 285, 344, 388, (R) 393, 463, 532, 577 American Association of Retired Persons. Andrus Foundation, (S) 20 American Brain Tumor Association, (R) 401 American Cancer Society, (S) 77, 209, (R) 543 American College of Nurse–Midwives, (S) 35, 316 American Epilepsy Society, (R) 424 American Holistic Nurses’ Association, (S) 59, (R) 398, 434

American Legion. Americanism and Children & Youth Division, (S) 90 American Legion. Arizona Auxiliary, (S) 27 American Legion. Arkansas Auxiliary, (S) 16 American Legion. California Auxiliary, (S) 50, 345 American Legion. Colorado Auxiliary, (S) 63 American Legion. Connecticut Auxiliary, (S) 68 American Legion. Georgia Auxiliary, (S) 126 American Legion. Idaho Auxiliary, (S) 140 American Legion. Illinois Auxiliary, (S) 146 American Legion. Indiana Auxiliary, (S) 151 American Legion. Iowa Auxiliary, (S) 156 American Legion. Maryland Auxiliary, (S) 204 American Legion. Massachusetts Department, (S) 208 American Legion. Michigan Auxiliary, (S) 223 American Legion. Minnesota Auxiliary, (S) 227 American Legion. Missouri Auxiliary, (S) 235 American Legion. Missouri Department, (S) 211 American Legion. Montana Auxiliary, (S) 14 American Legion. Nebraska Auxiliary, (S) 261–262 American Legion. New Hampshire Auxiliary, (S) 269 American Legion. New Jersey Auxiliary, (S) 271 American Legion. New York Auxiliary, (S) 275 American Legion. North Carolina Department, (S) 61 American Legion. Ohio Auxiliary, (S) 301 American Legion. Oregon Auxiliary, (S) 312 American Legion. Pennsylvania Auxiliary, (S) 330 American Legion. South Dakota Auxiliary, (S) 186 American Legion. Texas Auxiliary, (S) 359 American Legion. Washington Auxiliary, (S) 197 American Legion. Wisconsin Auxiliary, (S) 383 American Lung Association, (R) 486 American Medical Informatics Association, (R) 465 American Nephrology Nurses’ Association, (S) 17, 21–23, 42, 96, 118–119, 283, 320, 364, (R) 405, 407–411, 460, 485, 506–508, 550, 585

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX American Nurses Association, (S) 95 American Nurses Foundation, (R) 396, 400, 402–403, 412, 420, 425, 435, 438, 445, 448–450, 462, 468, 474, 476, 480, 491, 514, 557, 565, 570, 574, 581, 583, 591, 593 American Radiological Nurses Association, (S) 80 American Regent Laboratories, Inc., (S) 17 American School Health Association, (S) 18 American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, (R) 587 American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses, (S) 19, (R) 447 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses, (S) 30 American Society of Safety Engineers, (S) 363 Amgen Inc., (S) 22, (R) 405, 410 Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., (S) 21, 163, 319, (R) 407, 413, 534, 550 Arizona Department of Health Services. Office of Primary Care Resources, (S) 28 Arkansas Nurses Foundation, (S) 29 Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, (S) 20 Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, (R) 422 Association of Jewish Registered Nurses, (S) 102, 175 Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses, (R) 418, 432, 446, 477 Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, (S) 24, (R) 414–417 Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, (S) 33, (R) 469, 478, 592 AstraZeneca, (R) 501 Aventis Pasteur, (R) 420 Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (S) 32, (R) 421

Baxter International Foundation, (R) 456 Becton Dickinson Company, (R) 422 Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., (S) 299 Biolink Corporation, (S) 23 Black Entertainment Television, (S) 40 Bristol–Myers Squibb Company, (S) 44, (R) 566

California Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 57 California Congress of Parents, Teachers, and Students, Inc., (S) 51 California Department of Personnel Administration. Labor Relations Division, (S) 55 California Emergency Nurses Association, (S) 46 California Nurses Association, (S) 60, 159, 350 California. Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, (S) 31, 48–49, 52–54 California State University. Office of the Chancellor, (S) 56 Canadian Association for the History of Nursing, (R) 430 Career Opportunities for Youth, Inc., (S) 70 Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., (S) 190 Colorado Commission on Higher Education, (S) 64 Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, (R) 438 Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, (S) 65 Community Foundation for the Capital Region, (S) 85 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., (S) 66 Connecticut Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 198

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Connecticut League for Nursing, (S) 67

Dade Community Foundation, (S) 165 Danish Sisterhood of America, (S) 92 Daughters of the American Revolution. Colorado State Society, (S) 371 David L. Jelinek Agency, (S) 168 DaVita Inc., (S) 42 Delaware Higher Education Commission, (S) 75 DePuy, (S) 317 Dermatology Nurses’ Association, (S) 76, 120, (R) 413, 511, 517, 531 Dermik Laboratories, (S) 76

Easter Seals Iowa, (S) 84 Eight and Forty, (S) 90 Elan Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Inc., (R) 509 Eli Lilly and Company, (R) 449 Emergency Medicine Foundation, (R) 451, 454 Emergency Nurses Association, (S) 214, (R) 454–455 Emergency Nurses Association Foundation, (S) 47, 93–94, 149, 174, 196, (R) 452–453 Epilepsy Foundation, (S) 37, (R) 423–424, 542 Epsilon Sigma Alpha, (S) 12

Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism, (S) 106 Florida Association of Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care, (S) 105 Florida Department of Education, (S) 109–110 Florida Nurses Association, (R) 514 Florida Nurses Foundation, (S) 108 Ford Foundation, (R) 562 Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education, (S) 111, (R) 459 Foundation for Seacoast Health, (S) 112 Foundation for the Carolinas, (S) 286 Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research, (R) 396 Fujisawa Healthcare, Inc., (R) 460

Galderma Laboratories LP, (S) 120 General Hospital #2 Nurses Alumnae, (S) 123 General Mills, Inc., (S) 66 Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 121 Georgia League for Nursing, (S) 128 Georgia Nurses Association, (S) 128 Georgia Nurses Foundation, Inc., (S) 128 Glaxo Wellcome, (R) 462 GlaxoSmithKline, (R) 463 The Great 100, Inc., (S) 129 Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, (S) 38, 91, 130 Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, (S) 123 Greater Seattle Business Association, (S) 340

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX Hawai’i Community Foundation, (S) 194 Health Careers Foundation, (S) 132 Health Professions Education Foundation, (S) 31, 48–49, 52–53 Heartland Regional Community Foundation, (S) 41, 166, 199, 368 Hewlett–Packard Company, (R) 467 Hill–Rom, (R) 469 Hinckley Fund, (S) 135 Huntleigh Healthcare, (S) 317

Idaho State Board of Education, (S) 138 Illinois AMVETS, (S) 342 Illinois Department of Public Health. Center for Rural Health, (S) 34, 143, 147–148 Illinois Farm Bureau, (S) 144 Illinois Hospital & HealthSystems Association, (S) 145 Illinois Nurses Association, (S) 353 Indiana Health Care Foundation, Inc., (S) 141 Institute of Medicine, (R) 474 International Order of Odd Fellows. Grand Lodge of Maine, (S) 300 Iowa Health Care Association, (S) 155 Iowa Nurses’ Foundation, (S) 157 Iowa United Methodist Foundation, (S) 172

J. Hugh and Earle W. Fellows Memorial Loan Fund, (S) 160 J.O. Pollack L.L.C., (S) 167 John C. Archbold Memorial Hospital, (S) 25 John Randolph Foundation, (S) 116 Johnson & Johnson Long Term Care Business Group, (S) 240 Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc., (S) 317, (R) 478, 590

Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia, (S) 170 Kansas Board of Regents, (S) 173 Kansas Nurses Foundation, (S) 79, 81, 115, 125, 180–181, 239, 323 Kentucky Board of Nursing, (S) 177 Kentucky Nurses Foundation, (S) 179

Lakewood Medical Center Foundation, (S) 183 Lebanon Professional Fire Fighters, (S) 356 Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, (S) 188

Maine Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 212 Maine Community Foundation, (S) 71 Maine Department of Human Services. Office of Primary Health Care Services, (S) 192 Mallinckrodt Medical, (R) 505 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, (S) 193 Maryland Higher Education Commission, (S) 205–207 Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 369 Maternity Center Association, (R) 466

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Medtronic Physio–Control Corporation, (S) 213–214 Mennonite Health Services, (S) 226, (R) 494 Mentor HealthCare, Inc., (R) 487 Merck Company Foundation, (R) 491 Metropolitan Denver Medical Societies Alliance, (S) 221 Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 222 Michigan Council of Nursing Education Administrators, (S) 238 Michigan Department of Community Health. Managed Care Quality Assurance and Improvement Division, (S) 224 Michigan League for Nursing, (S) 238 Michigan Nurses Association, (R) 492 Midwest Nursing Research Society, (R) 495–496 Milford Memorial Hospital, (S) 36 Minnesota Department of Health, (S) 228–230 Mississippi Office of State Student Financial Aid, (S) 232–234 Missouri Department of Health, (S) 236–237, 337 Mountain States Group, (S) 139 Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc., (R) 481

National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care, (S) 240–242 National Association of Hispanic Nurses, (S) 248 National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses, (S) 163, 176, 244–245, 317, 319, (R) 497, 534, 552 National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, (R) 498–501 National Association of School Nurses, (S) 246–247, (R) 419, 431, 502–504 National Black Nurses Association, Inc., (S) 40, 82, 210, 258 National Foundation for Long Term Health Care, (S) 162 National Gerontological Nurses Association, (S) 202–203 National Hemophilia Foundation, (R) 515 National Kidney Foundation, (R) 437 National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, (S) 243 National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, (S) 58, 158, 191, 225 National Student Nurses’ Association, (S) 43, 87, 252–254 Nebraska Office of Rural Health, (S) 263 Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission, (S) 283 Neutrogena Corporation, (R) 511 New England Assembly of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 259 New England Assembly of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 260 New Hampshire Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 114 New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Community & Public Health, (S) 268 New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission, (S) 270 New Jersey Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 178 New Jersey League for Nursing, (S) 282 New Jersey State Nurses Association, (S) 137, 153–154, 164, 185, 220, 351, (R) 512 New Mexico Commission on Higher Education, (S) 273–274 New York State Education Department, (S) 276 North Carolina Foundation for Nursing, (S) 187, 284 North Carolina League for Nursing, (S) 219, 286 North Carolina Nurses Association Council of Nurse Practitioners, (S) 187 North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, (S) 287–290 North Dakota Board of Nursing, (S) 292

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX Northwest Community Nursing and Health Service, (S) 8 Nurses Educational Funds, Inc., (S) 97, 189, 264–265 Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin, Inc., (S) 296 Nursing Economics Foundation, (S) 297 Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania, (S) 161, 324, (R) 535 Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island, (S) 98, 113, 294, (R) 516

Oclassen Dermatologics, (R) 517 Ohio Board of Nursing, (S) 302 Ohio Board of Regents, (S) 302 Ohio Nurses Association, (S) 303 Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists, (S) 318 Oklahoma Nurses Foundation, (R) 479, 518 Oklahoma. Physician Manpower Training Commission, (S) 304 Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, (R) 397, 519 Oncology Nursing Foundation, (S) 45, 99–101, 124, 136, 169, 215, 293, 295, 307–310, 315, 325, 332–333, 335, 341, (R) 401, 406, 426–427, 429, 461, 470–471, 475, 483, 520–526, 529–530, 539, 545–546, 556, 571, 575 Oncology Nursing Press, Inc., (R) 457, 538, 576 Oncology Nursing Society, (R) 404, 428, 528, 537, 544, 549, 553, 555, 558–560, 567, 580, 594–595 Open Society Institute, (S) 311, (R) 527 Oregon Nurses Foundation, (S) 306, 339 Oregon Student Assistance Commission, (S) 39, 117, 184, 313–314, 373 Organization of Maine Nurse Executives/Nursing Leaders of Maine, (S) 305, 349 Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation. Dermatological Division, (R) 531 Ortho–McNeil Pharmaceutical Corporation, (S) 316, (R) 424

Pampers Parenting Institute, (S) 171 Pendleton Community Memorial Health Corporation, (S) 326 Pennsylvania League for Nursing, (S) 327–329 Pennsylvania Youth Foundation, (S) 331 Pfizer Inc., (R) 424, 536 Pharmacia and Upjohn, Inc., (S) 332–333, (R) 537–539 Philadelphia General Hospital Training School for Nurses. Alumni Association, (R) 399 Physio–Control Corporation, (R) 540 Portuguese Historical and Cultural Society, (S) 367 Pratt Pharmaceutical, (S) 187 Pride Foundation, (S) 340 Primary Care Loan Redemption Program of New Jersey, (S) 272 Procter & Gamble Company, (S) 171 Professional Medical Products, Inc., (S) 241 Purdue Pharma L.P., (S) 245

Rebekah Assembly of Vermont, (S) 338 Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation, (R) 421, 487, 547–548, 568 Rhode Island Foundation, (S) 8

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Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, (S) 74 Schweitzer Fellows Program, (S) 346 Scudder Association, Inc., (S) 347 Sigma Theta Tau International, (S) 322, (R) 411, 455–456, 551, 563–569, 582 SmithKline Beecham, (R) 570 Social Science Research Council, (R) 562 Society of Critical Care Medicine, (R) 513 Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head–Neck Nurses, Inc., (S) 13, 352, (R) 533, 573 Solan Ophthalmics, (R) 447 South Dakota Department of Health, (S) 354 Southern Nursing Research Society, (R) 574 St. Alexius Foundation, (S) 122 State Medical Education Board of Georgia, (S) 127 State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, (S) 152 Student Aid Foundation, (S) 355

Tennessee Department of Health, (S) 358 Tennessee Nurses’ Foundation, (S) 357 Texas. Center for Rural Health Initiatives, (S) 360 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, (S) 361–362 Tyco Kendall Healthcare Products, (S) 364

United Daughters of the Confederacy, (S) 334, 348 United Ostomy Association, Inc., (S) 26 University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, (S) 62 University of Michigan. Institute for Research on Women and Gender, (S) 336, (R) 541 University of Nevada. School of Medicine, (S) 267 University of North Dakota. Center for Rural Health, (S) 291 University of Pennsylvania. Center for the Study of the History of Nursing, (R) 399, 484 University of Virginia. Center for Nursing Historical Inquiry, (R) 433 U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, (R) 464, 482 U.S. Army. Reserve Officer Training Corps, (S) 321 U.S. Department of Education. Office of Postsecondary Education, (S) 107 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Office of Academic Affiliations, (R) 578–579 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Office of Research and Development, (R) 578 U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, (S) 104, 249–250, 255, 298 U.S. Indian Health Service, (S) 133, 142, 150 U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, (S) 384, (R) 589 U.S. National Institutes of Health, (S) 278–280, (R) 395, 493 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Cancer Institute, (S) 216, 218, (R) 394, 488, 490 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Center for Research Resources, (S) 218, (R) 490 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Eye Institute, (S) 216, (R) 488 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, (S) 216, (R) 472, 488

San Joaquin Medical Society, (S) 343

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Human Genome Research Institute, (S) 218, (R) 490 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, (S) 216, (R) 472, 488 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, (S) 216, 218, (R) 394, 472, 488, 490 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, (S) 69, 216, (R) 472, 488 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, (S) 216–217, (R) 472, 488–489 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, (S) 216, (R) 472, 488 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, (S) 216, 218, (R) 394, 472, 488, 490 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Mental Health, (S) 216, 218, (R) 394, 472, 488, 490, 561 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, (S) 216, 218, (R) 488, 490 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Nursing Research, (S) 218, 281, (R) 490 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute on Aging, (S) 216–218, (R) 394, 472, 488–490 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, (S) 216, 218, (R) 394, 472, 488, 490, 561 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, (S) 216, (R) 472, 488 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute on Drug Abuse, (S) 216, (R) 472, 488, 561 U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Library of Medicine, (S) 251 U.S. Navy. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, (S) 256 U.S. Navy. Reserve Officer Training Corps, (S) 257 U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, (S) 95 Utah Department of Health. Bureau of Primary Care and Rural Health Systems, (S) 366 Utah Nurses Foundation, (S) 365

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Wisconsin League for Nursing, (S) 382, (R) 588 Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, (S) 384, (R) 589 Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, (S) 134 Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, (R) 590 Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, (S) 385–386 Wyeth Lederle Vaccines, (R) 591 Wyeth–Ayerst Laboratories, (R) 592–593 Wyoming Nurses Association, (S) 195

Yale New Haven Hospital, (S) 387

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, (S) 11 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Pennsylvania Department, (S) 161 Virginia Department of Health, (S) 200–201, 277, 372

Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board, (S) 375–376 Washington League for Nursing, (S) 374 Washington State University. Graduate School, (R) 584 Waterbury Foundation, (S) 377 Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (S) 42, (R) 585 West Virginia Division of Recruitment. Office of Community and Rural Health Services, (S) 378–379 Whitestone, (S) 242 Wilderness Medical Society, (R) 586 William F. Grupe Foundation, Inc., (S) 380 Winston–Salem Foundation, (S) 370 Wisconsin Department of Commerce, (S) 381

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Residency Index Some programs listed in this book are restricted to residents of a particular city, county, state, or region. Others are open to applicants wherever they may live. The Residency Index will help you pinpoint programs available only to residents in your area as well as programs that have no residency restrictions at all (these are listed under the term “United States”). To use this index, look up the geographic areas that apply to you (always check the listings under “United States”), jot down the entry numbers listed after the program purpose that interests you (study/training or research/creative activities), and use those numbers to find the program descriptions in the directory. Remember: the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Adams, Oregon: Study and Training: 326. See also Oregon Alabama: Study and Training: 5–6. See also United States Alaska: Study and Training: 340. See also United States Amador County, California: Study and Training: 343. See also California Anderson County, Kansas: Study and Training: 81. See also Kansas Andrew County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Arizona: Study and Training: 27, 103. See also United States Arkansas: Study and Training: 16, 29; Research and Creative Activities: 551. See also United States Artesia, California: Study and Training: 183. See also California Atchison County, Kansas: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Kansas Atchison County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Athena, Oregon: Study and Training: 326. See also Oregon

California: Study and Training: 31, 46, 48–55, 57, 60, 70, 135, 159, 345, 350. See also United States Canada: Study and Training: 26, 291, 322; Research and Creative Activities: 486, 586. See also Foreign countries Cerritos, California: Study and Training: 183. See also California Clay County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Clinton County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Colorado: Study and Training: 62–64, 221, 371. See also United States Compton, California: Study and Training: 183. See also California Connecticut: Study and Training: 67–68, 102, 175, 377, 387. See also United States Crook County, Oregon: Study and Training: 117. See also Oregon Cypress, California: Study and Training: 183. See also California

Barton County, Kansas: Study and Training: 79. See also Kansas Bellflower, California: Study and Training: 183. See also California Bergen County, New Jersey: Study and Training: 380. See also New Jersey Brown County, Kansas: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Kansas Buchanan County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Buffalo, New York: Study and Training: 65. See also New York

Daviess County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Decatur County, Iowa: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Iowa DeKalb County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Delaware: Study and Training: 36, 75. See also United States Deschutes County, Oregon: Study and Training: 117. See also Oregon Doniphan County, Kansas: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Kansas Downey, California: Study and Training: 183. See also California

Calaveras County, California: Study and Training: 343. See also California Caldwell County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri

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RESIDENCY INDEX Edwards County, Kansas: Study and Training: 79. See also Kansas El Dorado County, California: Study and Training: 367. See also California Eliot, Maine: Study and Training: 112. See also Maine Erie County, New York: Study and Training: 65. See also New York Escambia County, Florida: Study and Training: 160. See also Florida Essex County, New Jersey: Study and Training: 380. See also New Jersey

Florida: Study and Training: 105, 108–110, 165. See also United States Foreign countries: Study and Training: 24, 26, 106; Research and Creative Activities: 587 Franklin County, Kansas: Study and Training: 81. See also Kansas Franklin County, Missouri: Study and Training: 74. See also Missouri Fremont County, Iowa: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Iowa

Gentry County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Georgia: Study and Training: 121, 126, 128, 355. See also United States Grant County, Oregon: Study and Training: 117. See also Oregon Greenland, New Hampshire: Study and Training: 112. See also New Hampshire Grundy County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri

Hansford County, Texas: Study and Training: 83. See also Texas Harrison County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Hawaii: Study and Training: 194, 255. See also United States Hawaiian Gardens, California: Study and Training: 183. See also California Helix, Oregon: Study and Training: 326. See also Oregon Hemphill County, Texas: Study and Training: 83. See also Texas Holt County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Hudson County, New Jersey: Study and Training: 380. See also New Jersey Hutchinson County, Texas: Study and Training: 83. See also Texas

Idaho: Study and Training: 138–140, 340. See also United States Illinois: Study and Training: 34, 143–147, 342, 353; Research and Creative Activities: 551. See also Midwestern states; United States

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Indiana: Study and Training: 141, 151–152. See also Midwestern states; United States Iowa: Study and Training: 84, 155–157, 172. See also Midwestern states; United States

Jackson County, West Virginia: Study and Training: 38. See also West Virginia Jefferson County, Missouri: Study and Training: 74. See also Missouri Jefferson County, Oregon: Study and Training: 117. See also Oregon Johnson County, Kansas: Study and Training: 181. See also Kansas

Kansas: Study and Training: 115, 125, 173, 180, 239, 323. See also Midwestern states; United States Kentucky: Study and Training: 177, 179; Research and Creative Activities: 551. See also United States Kingman County, Kansas: Study and Training: 79. See also Kansas Kittery, Maine: Study and Training: 112. See also Maine Klamath County, Oregon: Study and Training: 117. See also Oregon

Lake County, Oregon: Study and Training: 117. See also Oregon Lakewood, California: Study and Training: 183. See also California Leavenworth County, Kansas: Study and Training: 181. See also Kansas Linn County, Kansas: Study and Training: 81. See also Kansas Lipscomb County, Texas: Study and Training: 83. See also Texas Livingston County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Long Beach, California: Study and Training: 183. See also California Lowell, Massachusetts: Study and Training: 225. See also Massachusetts

Maine: Study and Training: 71, 212, 259, 300, 305, 349. See also United States Maryland: Study and Training: 36, 204–207. See also United States Massachusetts: Study and Training: 208, 259, 369. See also United States Mercer County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Miami County, Kansas: Study and Training: 81. See also Kansas Michigan: Study and Training: 103, 223, 238; Research and Creative Activities: 492. See also Midwestern states; United States Midwestern states: Research and Creative Activities: 496. See also United States

RESIDENCY INDEX Minnesota: Study and Training: 227. See also Midwestern states; United States Mississippi: Study and Training: 232–234. See also United States Missouri: Study and Training: 211, 235–237, 337; Research and Creative Activities: 551. See also Midwestern states; United States Montana: Study and Training: 14, 340. See also United States

Nebraska: Study and Training: 261–263. See also United States; Midwestern states Nemaha County, Kansas: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Kansas Nemaha County, Nebraska: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Nebraska New Castle, New Hampshire: Study and Training: 112. See also New Hampshire New Hampshire: Study and Training: 114, 259, 269–270. See also United States New Jersey: Study and Training: 137, 153–154, 164, 178, 185, 220, 271–272, 282, 351; Research and Creative Activities: 512. See also United States New Mexico: Study and Training: 273–274. See also United States New York: Study and Training: 65, 85, 275–276. See also United States Newington, New Hampshire: Study and Training: 112. See also New Hampshire Nodaway County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri North Carolina: Study and Training: 61, 129, 187, 219, 284–290, 370. See also United States North Dakota: Study and Training: 122, 292. See also Midwestern states; United States North Hampton, New Hampshire: Study and Training: 112. See also New Hampshire Norwalk, California: Study and Training: 183. See also California

Ochiltree County, Texas: Study and Training: 83. See also Texas Ohio: Study and Training: 301–303. See also Midwestern states; United States Okaloosa County, Florida: Study and Training: 160. See also Florida Oklahoma: Study and Training: 304; Research and Creative Activities: 479, 518. See also United States Oregon: Study and Training: 39, 184, 312–313, 339–340, 373. See also United States

Page County, Iowa: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Iowa Paramount, California: Study and Training: 183. See also California Pawnee County, Kansas: Study and Training: 79. See also Kansas Pendleton, Oregon: Study and Training: 326. See also Oregon

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Pennsylvania: Study and Training: 161, 324, 327–331; Research and Creative Activities: 535. See also United States Pilot Rock, Oregon: Study and Training: 326. See also Oregon Placer County, California: Study and Training: 367. See also California Platte County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Study and Training: 112. See also New Hampshire

Ray County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Reno County, Kansas: Study and Training: 79. See also Kansas Rhode Island: Study and Training: 8, 98, 113, 259, 294; Research and Creative Activities: 516. See also United States Rice County, Kansas: Study and Training: 79. See also Kansas Richardson County, Nebraska: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Nebraska Ringgold County, Iowa: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Iowa Roberts County, Texas: Study and Training: 83. See also Texas Rush County, Kansas: Study and Training: 79. See also Kansas Rye, New Hampshire: Study and Training: 112. See also New Hampshire

Sacramento County, California: Study and Training: 367. See also California San Joaquin County, California: Study and Training: 343, 367. See also California Santa Rosa County, Florida: Study and Training: 160. See also Florida Signal Hill, California: Study and Training: 183. See also California Solano County, California: Study and Training: 367. See also California South Dakota: Study and Training: 186, 354. See also Midwestern states; United States St. Charles County, Missouri: Study and Training: 74. See also Missouri St. Louis County, Missouri: Study and Training: 74. See also Missouri St. Louis, Missouri: Study and Training: 74. See also Missouri Stafford County, Kansas: Study and Training: 79

Taylor County, Iowa: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Iowa Tennessee: Study and Training: 357–358; Research and Creative Activities: 551. See also United States Texas: Study and Training: 359–362. See also United States

RESIDENCY INDEX Ukiah, Oregon: Study and Training: 326. See also Oregon United States: Study and Training: 1–4, 7, 9–10, 12–13, 15, 17–26, 28, 30, 32–33, 35, 37, 40, 42–45, 47, 56–59, 66, 69–70, 72–73, 76–78, 80, 82, 86–90, 92–97, 99–101, 104, 106–107, 111, 114, 118–121, 123–124, 127, 131–134, 136, 139, 142, 148–150, 158, 162–163, 167–172, 174, 176, 182, 187–193, 196, 198, 202–203, 209–210, 212–218, 222, 224–226, 228–231, 240–254, 256–258, 260, 264–268, 273, 277–281, 283, 291, 293, 295, 297–299, 306–311, 314–322, 325, 332–336, 341, 344, 346–348, 352, 355–356, 363–364, 369, 375–376, 379, 381, 385–386, 388; Research and Creative Activities: 389–478, 480–491, 493–495, 497–511, 513–515, 517, 519–534, 536–587, 590–595 Utah: Study and Training: 365–366. See also United States

Vermont: Study and Training: 11, 259, 338. See also United States Virginia: Study and Training: 36, 116, 200–201, 372. See also United States

Walton County, Florida: Study and Training: 160. See also Florida Warren County, Mississippi: Study and Training: 233. See also Mississippi Washington: Study and Training: 197, 340, 374. See also United States West Virginia: Study and Training: 38, 91, 130, 378. See also United States Weston, Oregon: Study and Training: 326. See also Oregon Wisconsin: Study and Training: 296, 382–384; Research and Creative Activities: 588–589. See also Midwestern states; United States Worth County, Missouri: Study and Training: 41, 166, 199, 368. See also Missouri Wyandotte County, Kansas: Study and Training: 181. See also Kansas Wyoming: Study and Training: 195. See also United States

Yolo County, California: Study and Training: 367. See also California York, Maine: Study and Training: 112. See also Maine

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Tenability Index Some programs listed in this book can be used only in specific cities, counties, states, or regions. Others may be used anywhere in the United States. The Tenability Index will help you locate funding that is restricted to a specific area as well as funding that has no tenability restrictions (these are listed under the term “United States”). To use this index, look up the geographic areas where you’d like to go (always check the listings under “United States”), jot down the entry numbers listed after the program purpose that interests you (study/training or research/creative activities), and use those numbers to find the program descriptions in the directory. Remember: the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Alabama: Study and Training: 5. See also United States Ann Arbor, Michigan: Study and Training: 336; Research and Creative Activities: 541. See also Michigan Arizona: Study and Training: 27–28. See also United States Arkansas: Study and Training: 16; Research and Creative Activities: 551. See also United States

Florida: Study and Training: 105, 108–110, 160, 165. See also United States Foreign countries: Study and Training: 26, 106; Research and Creative Activities: 563, 587

Georgia: Study and Training: 121, 126–128, 355. See also United States Baltimore, Maryland: Study and Training: 346. See also Maryland Bethesda, Maryland: Study and Training: 278–280. See also Maryland Boston, Massachusetts: Study and Training: 346. See also Massachusetts Bronx County, New York. See New York, New York Bronx, New York. See New York, New York Brooklyn, New York. See New York, New York

Harney County, Oregon: Study and Training: 117. See also Oregon Hawaii: Study and Training: 194. See also United States

Idaho: Study and Training: 138–140. See also United States Illinois: Study and Training: 34, 143–144, 146–148, 342, 353; Research and Creative Activities: 551. See also Midwestern states; United States Indiana: Study and Training: 141, 151–152. See also Midwestern states; United States Iowa: Study and Training: 84, 156–157, 172. See also Midwestern states; United States

California: Study and Training: 31, 46, 48–55, 57, 60, 70, 159, 345, 350. See also United States Canada: Study and Training: 26, 322; Research and Creative Activities: 586. See also Foreign countries Cass County, Missouri: Study and Training: 123. See also Missouri Chicago, Illinois: Study and Training: 346. See also Illinois Clay County, Missouri: Study and Training: 123. See also Missouri Colorado: Study and Training: 62–64, 221, 371. See also United States Connecticut: Study and Training: 67–68, 114, 198, 212, 260, 369, 377. See also United States

Jackson County, Missouri: Study and Training: 123. See also Missouri Johnson County, Kansas: Study and Training: 123. See also Kansas

Kansas: Study and Training: 79, 81, 115, 125, 173, 180–181, 239, 323. See also Midwestern states; United States Kentucky: Research and Creative Activities: 551. See also United States

District of Columbia. See Washington, D.C.

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Louisiana: Study and Training: 188. See also United States

Maine: Study and Training: 71, 114, 192, 212, 259–260, 300, 305, 349, 369. See also United States Manhattan, New York. See New York, New York Maryland: Study and Training: 205–207. See also United States Massachusetts: Study and Training: 114, 208, 212, 259–260, 369. See also United States Michigan: Study and Training: 222–224, 238; Research and Creative Activities: 492. See also Midwestern states; United States Midwestern states: Research and Creative Activities: 495–496. See also United States Minnesota: Study and Training: 227–230. See also Midwestern states; United States Mississippi: Study and Training: 232–234. See also United States Missouri: Study and Training: 73–74, 211, 235–237, 337; Research and Creative Activities: 551. See also Midwestern states; United States Montana: Study and Training: 14. See also United States

Nebraska: Study and Training: 261–263. See also United States; Midwestern states Nevada: Study and Training: 267. See also United States New Hampshire: Study and Training: 114, 212, 259–260, 268–270, 346, 369. See also United States New Jersey: Study and Training: 137, 153–154, 164, 185, 220, 271–272, 282, 351; Research and Creative Activities: 512. See also United States New Mexico: Study and Training: 273–274. See also United States New York: Study and Training: 85, 114, 212, 260, 275–276, 369. See also United States New York County, New York. See New York, New York New York, New York: Study and Training: 346. See also New York North Carolina: Study and Training: 61, 129, 187, 219, 284–290, 346, 370. See also United States North Dakota: Study and Training: 122, 291–292. See also Midwestern states; United States

Ohio: Study and Training: 301–302, 318. See also Midwestern states; United States Oklahoma: Study and Training: 304; Research and Creative Activities: 479, 518. See also United States Oregon: Study and Training: 39, 117, 184, 306, 312–314, 373. See also United States

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Pennsylvania: Study and Training: 161, 324, 327–330; Research and Creative Activities: 535. See also United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Research and Creative Activities: 399, 484. See also Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Study and Training: 346. See also Pennsylvania Platte County, Missouri: Study and Training: 123. See also Missouri Puerto Rico: Study and Training: 260. See also United States Pullman, Washington: Research and Creative Activities: 584. See also Washington

Queens County, New York. See New York, New York Queens, New York. See New York, New York

Rhode Island: Study and Training: 8, 98, 113–114, 212, 259–260, 294, 369; Research and Creative Activities: 516. See also United States Richmond County, New York. See New York, New York

South Dakota: Study and Training: 186, 354. See also Midwestern states; United States St. Joseph, Missouri: Study and Training: 123. See also Missouri Staten Island, New York. See New York, New York

Tennessee: Study and Training: 357–358; Research and Creative Activities: 551. See also United States Texas: Study and Training: 83, 359–362. See also United States

United States: Study and Training: 1–4, 6–7, 9–13, 15, 17–26, 29–30, 32–33, 35–37, 39–45, 47, 56, 58–59, 65–66, 69–70, 72, 74–78, 80, 82, 86–97, 99–104, 106–107, 111–112, 114, 116–120, 122, 124, 128, 131–136, 142, 145, 149–150, 155, 158, 160, 162–163, 166–171, 174–179, 182–184, 189–191, 193–194, 196, 199, 202–204, 209–210, 212–218, 225–226, 231, 234, 240–258, 264–266, 270, 274, 281, 283, 286, 290, 293, 295, 297–299, 303–304, 307–311, 315–317, 319–322, 325–326, 331–335, 337–341, 343–344, 347–348, 352, 355–357, 363–369, 372–373, 376, 380, 383, 385–388; Research and Creative Activities: 389–398, 400–473, 475–478, 480–483, 485–491, 493–494, 497–511, 513–515, 517, 519–534, 536–540, 542–583, 585–587, 590–595

Vermont: Study and Training: 114, 212, 259–260, 338, 346, 369. See also United States Virginia: Study and Training: 200–201, 277, 372. See also United States

TENABILITY INDEX Washington: Study and Training: 197, 374–375. See also United States Washington, D.C.: Research and Creative Activities: 474. See also United States West Virginia: Study and Training: 38, 130, 378–379. See also United States Wisconsin: Study and Training: 296, 381–382, 384; Research and Creative Activities: 588–589. See also Midwestern states; United States Wyandotte County, Kansas: Study and Training: 123. See also Kansas Wyoming: Study and Training: 195. See also United States

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Nursing Specialty Index Use this index to access the more than two dozen different nursing specialties supported by the funding opportunities described in this directory. In addition to looking for terms representing the specialties that interest you, be sure to check the “General” entry; hundreds of programs are listed there that can be used to support study, research, or other activities in any nursing area (although the programs may be restricted in other ways). Remember: the numbers cited in this index refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Administration: Study and Training: 239, 290, 295, 297, 349–350; Research and Creative Activities: 507, 555, 557 Anesthesiology: Study and Training: 30, 57, 72–73, 103, 114, 121, 125, 168, 170, 178, 182, 198, 212, 222, 229, 254, 259–260, 290, 318, 369; Research and Creative Activities: 390–391, 442 Cardiology: Study and Training: 214; Research and Creative Activities: 540 Critical care: Study and Training: 86–88, 214, 254; Research and Creative Activities: 400, 436, 440–441, 444, 467, 473, 505, 513, 540, 554, 569 Dermatology: Study and Training: 76, 120; Research and Creative Activities: 413, 511, 517, 531 Emergency: Study and Training: 46–47, 93–94, 149, 174, 196, 214, 254; Research and Creative Activities: 451–455 General: Study and Training: 1, 3–8, 11–12, 14–16, 25, 27–29, 31–32, 34, 36, 38–41, 43–44, 48–50, 52–56, 58, 60–70, 74–75, 78–79, 81–83, 85, 91–92, 97–98, 102, 104–110, 112–113, 115–117, 122–123, 126–130, 132–135, 137–157, 159–161, 164–167, 172–173, 175, 177, 179–181, 183–192, 194–195, 197, 200–201, 204–208, 210–211, 214, 216–221, 223–239, 243, 248–253, 255–258, 261–265, 267–282, 284, 286–292, 294, 296, 298–306, 311–314, 321, 324, 326–331, 334, 337–340, 342–343, 345–348, 351, 353–362, 365–368, 370–384, 387; Research and Creative Activities: 392, 394–396, 402–403, 412, 420, 422, 435, 438–439, 443, 445, 448–450, 456, 458, 462, 464–465, 472, 474, 476, 479–482, 488–496, 512, 514–516, 518, 527, 535–536, 551, 557, 561–565, 570, 574, 578–579, 581–582, 584, 586–591, 593 Geriatrics: Study and Training: 20, 91, 202–203, 337, 372–373; Research and Creative Activities: 583 History: Research and Creative Activities: 389, 399, 430, 433, 484, 572 Holistic health: Study and Training: 59; Research and Creative Activities: 398, 434 Long–term care: Study and Training: 105, 141, 162, 173, 240–242 Lung and respiratory disease: Study and Training: 90; Research and Creative Activities: 486 Midwifery: Study and Training: 28, 35, 48–49, 54, 62, 127, 142–143, 148, 150, 188, 192, 224, 229–230, 249–250, 255, 267–268, 272, 276, 290–291, 316, 354, 372, 375–376, 378–379, 381; Research and Creative Activities: 466

Neonatal and perinatal: Study and Training: 33, 111, 193; Research and Creative Activities: 459, 469, 478, 551, 566, 592 Nephrology: Study and Training: 17, 21–23, 42, 96, 118–119, 254, 283, 320, 364; Research and Creative Activities: 405, 407–411, 437, 460, 485, 506–508, 550, 585 Neuroscience: Study and Training: 37, 131, 266; Research and Creative Activities: 401, 423–424, 509–510, 542 Occupational health: Study and Training: 2, 9–10, 89, 213, 285, 323, 344, 363, 388; Research and Creative Activities: 393, 463, 532, 577 Oncology: Study and Training: 45, 77, 99–101, 124, 136, 169, 209, 215, 254, 293, 295, 307–310, 315, 325, 332–333, 335, 341; Research and Creative Activities: 397, 401, 404, 406, 418, 425–429, 432, 446, 457, 461, 470–471, 475–477, 483, 487, 519–526, 528–530, 537–539, 543–546, 549, 551, 553, 555–556, 558–560, 567, 571, 575–576, 580, 594–595 Operating room: Study and Training: 24, 254; Research and Creative Activities: 414–417 Ophthalmology: Study and Training: 19; Research and Creative Activities: 447 Orthopedics: Study and Training: 163, 176, 244–245, 254, 317, 319; Research and Creative Activities: 497, 534, 552 Otorhinolaryngology and head–neck: Study and Training: 13, 352; Research and Creative Activities: 533, 573 Pediatrics: Study and Training: 171, 193, 263, 322, 337, 372; Research and Creative Activities: 418, 420, 432, 446, 477, 498–501, 551 Psychiatry/mental health: Study and Training: 71, 95, 158, 230, 249, 255, 263, 336, 354; Research and Creative Activities: 449, 468, 541 Radiology: Study and Training: 80 Rehabilitation: Study and Training: 84; Research and Creative Activities: 421, 487, 547–548, 568 School health: Study and Training: 18, 51, 246–247; Research and Creative Activities: 419, 431, 502–504 pediatrics Surgical: Study and Training: 199 Wound, ostomy and continence: Study and Training: 26, 385–386

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Calendar Index Since most financial aid programs have specific deadline dates, some may have already closed by the time you begin to look for funding. You can use the Calendar Index to identify which study/training or research/creative activities programs are still open. To do that, go to the type of program that interests you, think about when you’ll be able to complete your application forms, go to the appropriate months, jot down the entry numbers listed there, and use those numbers to find the program descriptions in the directory. Keep in mind that the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book. Note: not all sponsoring organizations supplied deadline information to us, so not all programs are listed in this index.

464, 472, 487–490, 493, 502, 504–505, 509, 515, 527, 540, 547, 561 February: 423–424, 441, 516, 543, 578–579 March: 390, 422, 434, 454, 465, 494, 498–499, 548, 568, 584, 586, 589 April: 396, 398, 400, 402–403, 412, 418, 420, 425, 432, 435, 438, 445–446, 448–450, 456, 459, 462, 468, 476–477, 480, 491, 514, 518, 541, 557, 565, 570, 574, 581, 583, 591, 593 May: 389, 394–395, 414–417, 430, 447, 452, 464, 470, 472, 488–490, 493, 503, 529, 535, 561, 572 June: 390, 467, 473, 492, 587 July: 466, 516, 573 August: 404, 428, 457, 513, 528, 537, 549, 553–555, 558–559, 580, 594–595 September: 394–395, 436, 441, 452–453, 464, 472, 486, 488–490, 493, 518, 542–543, 561, 564, 569 October: 392, 397, 401, 405–411, 413–417, 426–427, 429, 433, 439, 443–444, 458, 460–461, 469, 471, 475, 478, 483, 485, 497, 506–508, 510–511, 517, 519–524, 526, 530–531, 534, 539, 545–546, 550, 552, 554, 556, 567, 571, 585, 592 November: 390, 393, 463, 474, 482, 495–496, 500–501, 525, 532, 536, 544, 551, 563, 566, 575, 577, 582, 590 December: 391, 399, 437, 442, 473, 484, 533, 562

Study and Training: January: 3, 12, 20, 43, 45, 61, 87, 95, 100–101, 112, 124, 190, 193, 216–218, 238, 252–254, 293, 307–311, 331–333, 335, 341, 346, 360, 371 February: 35, 37–39, 56, 58, 68, 84, 91–92, 97, 116–117, 130–131, 134, 141, 172, 183–184, 186, 189, 191, 194, 205, 224–225, 240–242, 264–266, 316, 334, 338–340, 342, 348, 373, 387 March: 4, 8, 16, 24, 26, 31, 33, 49, 52–53, 59, 75, 80, 83, 93, 110, 123, 132–133, 140, 146, 149, 151, 167, 196–197, 208, 221, 223, 226–227, 233, 235, 250, 255, 261–262, 271, 275, 299, 303, 306, 345, 359, 365, 375, 383–384, 386 April: 11, 18, 29, 36, 40, 46, 48, 50, 57, 63, 71–73, 82, 102–103, 109, 111, 114, 121, 142, 145, 158, 161, 168, 170–171, 175, 178, 182, 198, 204, 210–212, 222, 231–232, 234, 248–249, 251, 258–260, 270, 276, 281, 286, 296–297, 300, 305, 318, 322, 330, 336, 355, 367, 369, 374, 376–377 May: 15, 19, 27, 34, 65–66, 86, 88, 90, 93, 98, 104, 108, 113, 122, 126–127, 129, 136, 147, 156–157, 162, 165, 173, 177, 179, 214, 216–218, 246–247, 269–270, 294, 301–302, 312–313, 315, 324, 343, 353, 360 June: 26, 30, 41, 55, 60, 64, 79, 81, 110, 115, 125, 128, 143, 180–181, 199–201, 206, 239, 243, 273–274, 282, 292, 298, 323, 326, 350, 368, 372, 386 July: 13, 85, 195, 202–203, 236, 321, 337, 352, 356, 385 August: 47, 58, 94, 174, 191, 224–225, 251, 281, 344 September: 8, 24, 26, 31, 49, 52–53, 66, 110, 166, 216–218, 360, 386 October: 1, 4, 17, 21–23, 32, 42, 44, 67, 70, 76, 78, 96, 105, 118–120, 163, 176, 244–245, 283, 317, 319–320, 363–364 November: 2, 9–10, 51, 89, 99, 169, 213, 215, 228–230, 285, 295, 314, 321, 325, 343, 381, 388 December: 26, 77, 110, 137, 153–154, 164, 185, 209, 220, 236, 251, 257, 270, 281, 327–329, 351, 386 Any time: 7, 28, 69, 74, 150, 159–160, 188, 192, 207, 237, 263, 267–268, 272, 277, 291, 354, 358, 366, 379

Research and Creative Activities: January: 394–395, 414–417, 419, 421, 431, 440, 451, 455,

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