Joylynn Daniels' Scholarships
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements which SONA has established. Those requirements include the following:
● Be an RN enrolled in the RN to BSN Program in either full-time or part-time status and provide proof of enrollment;
● Have an active RN license;
● Be a resident of the local tristate area (Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky) who works as an RN in the state of Ohio;
● Be a member in good standing in the Ohio Nurses Association;
● Be in good academic standing with a 2.5 GPA; and
● Plan to remain enrolled for at least one semester beyond the awarding of the scholarship.
ONF will accept applications for the scholarship, which must be received no later than January 15th each year the scholarship is offered. The scholarship application will include the information and documents requested by SONA, including the following:
- Introduction
- Applicant’s name and program status (FT/PT)
- Anticipated month/year of graduation
- Number of credit hours remaining to degree
- The essay is a 500 word limit
An application essay responding to the following prompts:
- What led applicant to return to school to earn their BSN degree?
- What are applicant’s future professional goals?
- What else would applicant like the scholarship committee to know that might
support their selection for this award?
- Plan to remain enrolled for at least one semester beyond the awarding of the scholarship
- Plan to remain enrolled for at least one semester beyond the awarding of the scholarship
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InterAct for Change Scholarships
InterAct for Change offers four scholarships honoring four outstanding nurse leaders in the Greater Cincinnati Nursing Community.
ANNA DRAKE SCHOLARSHIP – $2000: For individuals enrolled in an accredited ASN or BSN basic nursing program
LAURA ROSNAGLE SCHOLARSHIP – $2000: For registered nurses enrolled in an accredited RN to BSN or RN to MSN completion program, and for individuals with non-nursing BA or BS degrees enrolled in an accredited program awarding an MSN degree.
IDA W. CASEY SCHOLARSHIP – $2000: For registered nurses matriculated in an accredited graduate program in nursing
ROSE HOOK SCHOLARSHIP – $2000: For individuals residing in Northern Kentucky and/or enrolled in an accredited ASN, BSN, or graduate nursing program there.
The ten scholarships below (five Advanced Practice Nursing, five Nursing) have been added to the four (Drake, Casey, Rosnagle and Hook) previously and still offered.
Deaconess Associations Scholarships were established by Deaconess Associations to benefit nursing and allied health students, especially those enrolled in nurse practitioner, geriatric clinical nurse specialist or nursing education programs.
Five Deaconess Associations Advanced Practice Nursing Scholarships ($10,000) are awarded annually to students enrolled in accredited masters or doctorate programs in nursing.
Five Deaconess Associations Nursing Scholarships ($5,000) are awarded annually to students enrolled in accredited associate or baccalaureate nursing programs and to students with non-nursing BA or BS degrees enrolled in an accredited program awarding an MSN.
Five Deaconess Associations Allied Health Scholarships ($5,000) are awarded annually to students enrolled in either accredited masters of social work programs awarding a MSW or accredited dental hygiene technology programs awarding associate of applied science degrees or bachelor degrees in dental hygiene.
Purpose of Scholarships: To provide financial assistance to students currently enrolled in nursing programs. Priority is given to those individuals who exhibit behaviors reflective of compassionate care givers, good academic ability and positive leadership skills, and to students experiencing economic hardship.
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Ohio Nurses Foundation Scholarships
Ohio Nurses Foundation has several scholarships and grants available for notable nurses and future nurses. All applications are due to the ONF office by January 15 of each calendar year. A flyer is attached with an overview of our offerings and more information can be found by going to www.ohionursesfoundation.org.
Nursing Excellence Award
InterAct for Change invites you to submit nominee(s) for the Nursing Excellence Award. The awards honor individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to nursing in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana. Winners will be notified by late April. For more information please click here.