South Suburban Nursing Scholarship. Illinois Nurses Foundation

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1 South Suburban Nursing Scholarship Illinois Nurses Foundation

2 Purpose: In honor of the historical District 20 of the IL Nurses Association, this scholarship was developed to assist students attending nursing schools located in the South Suburban Chicagoland Schools of Nursing. This scholarship is dedicated to qualified students majoring in nursing who are currently enrolled and attending one of the accredited nursing schools within the south suburbs as outlined below. Background: District 20 was committed to the education and development of students interested in careers in the profession of nursing. This endowed scholarship is intended to provide opportunities, with the Illinois Nurses Foundation, to assist undergraduate and graduate nursing students who attend one of the following accredited nursing schools: South Suburban Community College, Moraine Valley Community College, Prairie State Community College, St. Xavier University, Trinity Christian College, Governor s State University, or Chamberlain School of Nursing Tinley Park Campus (only). Scholarship will be awarded annually in the amount of $1000 to one undergraduate or one graduate nursing student. Only complete applications will be considered. Please provide all information requested on the form and attach the additional documentation requested. Applications must be received in the INF office by March15, Send the application to: Illinois Nurses Foundation Attention: Scholarship Committee PO Box 636, Manteno, Illinois or to info@ana-illinois.org P A G E 1

3 Criteria Undergraduate Applicants should: Be enrolled in an accredited nursing program as listed in the Scholarship Background; schools listed which have lost accreditation would not be an eligible school until accreditation achieved. Be enrolled Full-Time in the Baccalaureate or Associate Degree (Nursing) program. Have a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 GPA scale) at the time of application. Be an active member of their Nursing School Nursing Club or Organization, or State or National Nurses Association. Have achieved passing grades in all nursing courses taken to date of application. Be willing to act as a spokesperson to other student groups on the value of the scholarship to continuing his/her nursing education. Be willing to be profiled in any media or marketing materials developed by the Illinois Nurses Foundation. Graduate Program (MS or MSN) Applicants should: Enrolled at least part-time (at least 6 graduate semester hours / semester) in an accredited nursing program as listed in the Scholarship Background; schools listed which have lost accreditation would not be an eligible school until accreditation achieved. Enrolled in the Masters (Nursing), Doctorate of Nursing Practice, or Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing) program. Have a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 GPA scale) at the time of application. Be an active member of the ANA-Illinois. Have achieved passing grades in all nursing courses taken to date of application. Be willing to act as a spokesperson to other student groups, the ANA-Illinois, or the INF on the value of the scholarship to continuing his/ her nursing education. Be willing to be profiled in any media or marketing materials developed by the Illinois Nurses Foundation. P A G E 2

4 South Suburban Nursing Scholarship SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NAME ADDRESS CITY,STATE, ZIPCODE TELEPHONE ( ) - NAME OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY/SCHOOL OF NURSING & LOCATION: Expected date of graduation: APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. Complete application and submit to the Illinois Nurses Foundation by March 15, Provide a copy of current transcript. 3. Provide an endorsement from a current Nursing program faculty member. 4. Provide proof of active membership in the student nurse organization or ANA-Illinois (as applicable) 5. Include a passport size head shot photo. P A G E 4

5 PLEASE CHECK OFF THE REQUIRED INFORMATION BEFORE SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION: Copy of current transcript (from college listed in background) Proof of current grade point average Proof of active membership in student nurse organization or ANA-Illinois (as applicable) ltr from president or association representative. Head shot photo INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. I attest that all the information I have provided is true. If I am awarded a South Suburban Nursing Scholarship by INF, I agree to act as a spokesperson to other student groups on the value of the scholarship to continuing his/her nursing education and willing to be profiled in any media or marketing materials developed by the Illinois Nurses Foundation Signed Date This form and the additional information requested must be received in the INF office by March 15, P A G E 5