NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE, LLC FUTURE OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP (FNS)

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1 NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE, LLC FUTURE OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP (FNS) GENERAL The Future of Nursing Scholarship (FNS) program is designed to recognize academic excellence and community service among high school seniors pursuing a degree in nursing at Nightingale College following high school graduation. ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENTS Any high school student meeting the following minimum eligibility criteria may apply for the FNS: Earned a minimum high school GPA of 3.00 Enrolled as a high school senior in good standing at the time of application Plans to enroll and matriculate in a degree program at Nightingale College in the Fall semester, immediately following high school graduation Qualifies for enrollment in a degree program according to the established admissions criteria APPLICATION ELEMENTS Completed and legible application Official high school transcripts Essay: How will you make a difference as a nurse? 2 Recommendation letters: o High school teacher o Non-family, non-friend community member or employer TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS President s FNS one (1) scholarship awarded per academic year o 25% off tuition charges only for up to 8 semesters (current value: up to $20,040) o Must maintain a minimum 3.3 GPA in every semester in order to receive the scholarship in the following semester. The scholarship is automatically applied to the first semester s tuition charges. o Does not qualify for the Flame! Forward! Scholarship (FFS) Honors FNS a maximum of fifteen (15) scholarships awarded every academic year o $1,000 off tuition charges in the first semester o May qualify for the FFS SELECTION CRITERIA AND PROCESS Applications will be ranked based on points earned for the following: High School GPA Community Service Extra-curricular activities related to health and wellness care Essays Recommendations The selection committee will be comprised of a program manager, a faculty member, and a nonprogram staff member. The committee will review and rank all applications according to the selection criteria and present the top three applicants to the Leadership Council who will select the recipient of the President s FNS. The top fifteen applicants beside the recipient of the President s FNS will be awarded the Honors FNS. All awardees will be notified via U.S. Postal Service and provided instructions for applying to a College s degree program.

2 The Future of Nursing Scholarship Application Checklist Name of Applicant: Completed and Legible Application Date Received: Official Transcripts High School Name: High School Name: College Names: Essay Date Received: Letters of Recommendation Name: Date Received: Name: Date Received:

3 Future of Nursing Scholarship Application Form Instructions: Please print clearly or type the following information. Turn in a completed application and attachments to: Future of Nursing Scholarship Nightingale College 4155 Harrison Blvd, Suite 100 Ogden Utah If this form is incomplete, illegible or received after February 1, 2015 it will not be considered. I, have read and understand the eligibility requirements detailed in the Future of Nursing Scholarship Announcement. I affirm that I plan to pursue an academic career in nursing at Nightingale College. I waive the right to access letters of recommendation written on my behalf. I hereby understand that if I am selected as a Future of Nursing Scholar, I consent to have my picture taken and used to promote the Future of Nursing Scholarship. Date: Signature: Legal Guardian s Signature (if applicant is minor): Date: Personal Information Applicants Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Academic Information Anticipated Graduation Date: Cumulative GPA: High School: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code:

4 Name: List High School Activities (special recognitions, clubs, sports, student government, tutoring, committees, publications, competitions in health, art, music, etc.) Freshman Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year If needed, please attach an addendum titled Additional High School Activities. List Part-time Jobs and School Internships Name: Dates: Description of Duties: Name: Dates: Description of Duties: If needed, please attach an addendum titled Additional Jobs and School Internships.

5 Name: Personal Essay- I Will Make a Difference as a Nurse. Instructions: 1. Essays must be typed, double spaced and 12 font. 2. Submit your essay with this application. 3. Please answer the following question: Describe how you will make a difference as a nurse. Two (2) Letters of Recommendations Name: Name: The following items must be attached to this application in order for the application to qualify to be reviewed by the scholarship committee. Circle YES or No to be sure you have attached each item as required. Yes No Completed scholarship application Yes No Official high school transcript Yes No Official college transcripts, if applicable Yes No Personal essay Yes No Two (2) letters of recommendation STATEMENT OF ACCURACY I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature of scholarship applicant: Date: REMEMBER: The deadline for this application to be received at Nightingale College is February 1, :00 p.m.