Nursing Scholarships from other sources

ARKANSAS MEDICAL SOCIETY (MARTHA HARDING GANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP):
(Usually $1,500 granted as $750 per senior semester)
Eligibility: Senior in nursing (junior student to be a senior)
Process: Application form available through the Harding Gann Fund
Official transcript
Letter of recommendation from the Director of the School
Send requests to: Martha Harding Gann Fund
2707 Northwood Drive
Pine Bluff, AR 71602
Deadline: June 1 (may vary by year)
Award: Certificate of award given annually at the Heart and Key Ceremony.

Arkansas Nurses Foundation: (Amount varies)
Eligibility: Registered Nurse
Process: Application form available through the:
Arkansas Nurses Foundation
c/o Arkansas Community Foundation
1401 West Capitol Ave, Suite 155
Little Rock, AR. 72201
Deadline: varies by year
Award: Certificate of award given annually at the Heart and Key Ceremony.

ARKANSAS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION: (Amount varies)
Eligibility: Junior or Senior in Nursing
Process: Contact APHA Bureau of Public Health Programs
Arkansas Department of Health, Slot 41
4815 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205-9978
Deadline: March 16, date may vary by year.
Award: Fall, Certificate of award given annually at the Heart and Key Ceremony.

ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING: (Amount varies, maximum $1,000/academic
year)
Eligibility: enrolled in or accepted for admission as a full-time student in Nursing
Process: Contact Arkansas State Board of Nursing
1123 S. University, Suite 800
Little Rock, AR 72202
Deadline: May 1, date may vary by year.
Award: This is a loan which may be cancelled into a scholarship grant by working full-time as
an RN in the state of Arkansas.
Fall, Certificate of award given annually at the Heart and Key Ceremony.

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER ARKADELPHIA
Scholarships are available for students willing to agree to post graduation employment. Work responsibilities
required during the academic year. Details are available from the Director of Nursing, Baptist Medical Center
Arkadelphia, Phone 870.245.2622.

EASTERN STAR NURSING SCHOLARSHIP: $100
Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Nursing Student
Those applicants with Eastern Star & Masonic relationships given first consideration. NOT
necessary for consideration (relationship must be affirmed by letter from OES/Masonic
member & copy of dues card).
Process: Be admitted to the nursing program.
Submit transcript and two references.
Write letter indicating goals and need.
Submit one page on "Why I want to be a Nurse".
All materials must be submitted to the Academic Standards Chairperson one week prior to
the deadline.
Deadline: October 1
Award: November 1, Certificate of award given annually at the Heart and Key Ceremony

ESTER H. BLACK NURSING SCHOLARSHIP: (Amount Varies)
Eligibility: Completion of at least one semester of clinical nursing courses at HSU.
Minimum grade point average of 2.5
Process: Letter of request for the scholarship accompanied by a resume and transcript
Recommendation letters by at least two clinical faculty of the Department of Nursing
Submit to the Academic Standards Committee of the Department of Nursing
Deadline: March 1
Award: Certificate of award given annually at the Heart and Key Ceremony. The award will be
credited to the student's account in the HSU Business Office.

EVELYN LATIMER SCHOLARSHIP: (Amount Varies)
Eligibility: Enrolled in the Sophomore clinical semester, Junior, or Senior year of the HSU Nursing Program, Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
Process: Submit a letter to the Academic Standards Committee with the following information in evidence:

Membership in Student Nursing Association
Verification of Financial need
Reasons for seeking the award
Professional nursing goals (career, educational)

Deadline: Thanksgiving Break
Award: Fall semester, usually December, recognized at Heart and Key Awards.
Federal Nursing Scholarship Program: amount varies
Eligibility: U.S. citizen, enrolled in fully accredited school and program located in the U.S., no conflicting service commitments, members of armed forces reserve component are eligible, see complete on-line bulletin for more.
Process: go on-line to: http://www.bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/bulletin.htm
Deadline: June 1 of any year, no extensions are granted

HEALTH RESOURCES & SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (HRSA): Tuition, reasonable
costs (books, clinical supplies and laboratory fees) and a monthly stipend of @$1,098
Eligibility: Enrolled as a full or part-time student in an accredited institution
U.S. citizen or national
Free of any federal judgment liens
Free from existing service commitments
Not in default of any federal debt
Commitment: The participant must sign a contract obligating the participant to serve no less than 2 years,
on a full-time basis, at a health facility designated by the NSP as having a critical nursing
shortage.
Process: To request an application call 1-866-867-6856 OR visit
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship

MARY TAYLOR MEMORIAL FAMILY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: (Amount Varies)
Eligibility: Accepted into the HSU Nursing Program (freshman or new nursing student)
Process: Mary Taylor Endowment Scholarship Criteria is as follows:

Letter addressed to the Academic Standards Committee of the Department of Nursing
All applicants will be reviewed but preference given to those meeting the criteria.
Sophomore non-traditional nursing student.
State professional promise, personal goals and achievements
Show economic need with verification of the need
Provide letters of reference addressing achievement and professional promise.

Provide a current transcript.
Deadline: July 1, awarded in fall of the sophomore year
Award: Certificate given annually at Heart and Key Ceremony

NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER SCHOLARSHIPS:
Scholarship of up to full tuition per semester. Priority given to upperclassmen. Scholarship requires agreement for post graduation employment. Work responsibilities required during the academic program.
Details are available from:
National Park Medical Center
3110 Malvern Road
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 321-1000 ext. 1425
Award: Certificate given annually at Heart and Key Ceremony

NAVY NURSE CORPS PROGRAM: (Amount varies)
Eligibility: Enrolled as a Junior or Senior nursing student under 30 years of age
(waivers available in selected cases, do not hesitate to ask)
U.S. Citizen, able to meet physical standards for active duty service
Successful completion of 60 to 90 credit hours
Cumulative GPA of 3.0
Process: Contact United States Navy Recruiter
Deadline: Information available from Navy Recruiter
Award: Information available from Navy Recruiter
Certificate given annually at Heart and Key Ceremony

Programs in Psychiatric Nursing (PIPN): $250-500
Eligibility:

Enrolled in an NLN Accredited School of Nursing
Current grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above

Process:

Complete the application form to answer: (obtain from Nursing Dept. Secretary)

Why you are interested in psychiatric nursing.
Your service or contribution in any mental health related field.
Need for assistance with educational funds.

Nomination:

A candidate may be nominated by any nurse who is an employee of the PIPN affiliated
hospitals (St. Vincent, Arkansas State Hospital, Baptist Health, University of AR for
Medical Sciences, or Central AR Veterans Health System)
Nomination packet is to include:

a. Letter of nomination from the PIPN affiliated hospital
b. Letter of recommendation from a supervisor, advisor, or instructor
c. Official transcript
d. Compelted scholarship application form and biographical data form

Deadline: March 10 of year of application
Award: Recognized at Heart and Key Ceremony and the PIPN Spring Workshop.

RUTH U. TURLEY AND MOLLY L. WILSON SCHOLARSHIP: $400
Eligibility:

Matriculating Junior status in the Henderson State University BSN program
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above
Current or past military service (verification is required, if applicable)
Single parent with dependent children

Process:

The following will be chosen: Two winners and two alternates
All documents required in the application packet will be coded with student’s
identification number only, with the exception of the cover application form (to be
retained in the Dept. of Nursing).
Documents required in the application packet include:

LETTER OF NEED (limited to three pages, double-spaced)
AUTOBIOGRAPHY (limited to one page, resume format is acceptable)
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE (limited to two pages, double-spaced)
CURRENT OR PAST VOLUNTEER time with a community organization, verificationon organization letterhead is required (if applicable)

Academic Standards Committee: SELECTION PREFERENCES FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Deadline: February 1 of year of application
Award: Fall of the Senior nursing semester. Recognized at Heart and Key Ceremony.

SAINT JOSEPH’S REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
Scholarship of up to $1500 per semester. Priority given to upperclassmen. Scholarship requires agreement
for post graduation employment. Work responsibilities required during the academic program. Details are available from St. Joseph's Regional Health Center, telephone 501.622.1000.
Award: Certificate of award given annually at the Heart and Key Ceremony.

SHARE FOUNDATION:
Contact: Debbie Perdue
Executive Assistant
SHARE Foundation
403 West Oak Suite 100
El Dorado, AR 71730
tel: 870-881-901
fax: 870-881-9017
Award: Certificate of award given annually at the Heart and Key Ceremony.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NURSING STUDENT PROGAM (Amount varies)
Contact: Susan Erickson, MNSc, RNC
Nurse Recruiter
UAMS Medical Center
4301 West Markham
Slot 526
Little Rock, AR 72205
tel: 501-686-5671
fax: 501-686-8454
Award: Certificate of award given annually at the Heart and Key Ceremony.