Scholarships

Our mission is to support and empower the next generation of healthcare professionals by providing scholarships to nursing students, nursing assistant students and others pursuing critically needed healthcare education. We aim to create a much-needed, diverse and well-equipped healthcare workforce that is capable of providing high-quality patient care and making a positive impact on the community of Colorado.

2024 Grace Hannah Family Foundation Scholarship Application Instructions

Please complete all sections of this application to be considered for the scholarship.

Thank you for your interest in applying!

Eligibility: Undergraduate scholarships are available to students currently enrolled in a Colorado state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, LPN or RN program.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a US Citizen or Alien with U.S. Permanent Resident status or hold an Alien Registration Number.

Selection: Scholars are selected based on academic achievement, financial need, involvement in nursing student organizations and community activities related to healthcare. The Selection Committee does not accept separate documents after the application has been submitted.

Timeline: Scholarships are awarded in the Summer of 2024 for use in the 2024-2025 academic school year. Award recipients will be notified by email and phone. Applicants not selected for the 2024-2025 academic year are encouraged to apply the following year.

Scholarship Award: All checks are made payable to the school towards the account of the nursing student. The award will be used to offset the cost of tuition, academic fees and books only.

Submittal: Complete the online application and attach any required documentation.

Confidentiality: Any information submitted will be kept confidential and used solely for the scholarship selection process.

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Scholarship Application Form

Personal Information

Name *

Phone *

Email *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City *

State *

ZIP *

Country *

Financial Information (if needed)

Details about financial need, such as household income, expenses, or other pertinent information.Please be detailed when providing this information. We will be able to better understand your need by you sharing this information.

Essays or Personal Statement

Your career goals, experiences, and motivations for pursuing nursing as a profession. *Please be detailed when providing this information. We will be able to better understand your need by you sharing this information.

Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities

Description of involvement in community service, extracurricular activities, or healthcare-related experiences. *Please be detailed when providing this information. We will be able to better understand your need by you sharing this information.

References

Contact information for individuals providing recommendation letters.

Reference 1 *

Reference 2 *

Reference 3 *

Documents to Attach

Only PDF, Word or images are accepted.

Academic Transcripts *

High school or college transcripts demonstrating academic performance.

Letters of Recommendation *

Typically from teachers, mentors, or supervisors who can attest to the applicant’s character and capabilities.

Financial Aid Documents (if applicable)

Documents substantiating financial need, such as tax returns or financial aid forms.

The 2024-2025 scholarship application is available online with award recipients announced in May 2024.

Who Is Eligible?

Students currently enrolled and matriculated in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, direct-entry master’s degree; or enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion, or LPN/LVN to RN program;

Matriculation means the student has applied to and has been admitted into a state approved nursing program.

(Students must graduate after July 1, 2024 to be eligible to apply.)

Pre-nursing students taking courses to prepare for matriculation into a nursing program;
Attending classes and taking no less than six (6) credits per semester.
Involvement in nursing school organizations and/or community health activities;
Document academic achievement;
Establish financial need;
U.S. Citizen or Alien with U.S. Permanent Resident Status/Alien Registration Number;
High school students are not eligible to apply;
Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing.

(Master’s direct-entry nursing program students are eligible)

What Criteria Are Used For Selection?

The scholarships are based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in nursing student organizations and community activities related to health care. Additional criteria may be required by some sponsors.

When Will The Scholarships Be Awarded?

Scholarships are awarded in the spring of 2024 for use in summer school 2024 and the 2024 – 2025 academic year.

Who Chooses The Recipients?

A committee of faculty and students is appointed by the NSNA Foundation to select scholars.

When Is The Application Available?

The 2024-2025 online scholarship application will be available on September 8, 2023.

Deadline For Completed Applications?

Applications must be submitted online by January 26, 2024.

What Documents Are Required With The Application?

All applicants must submit:

Copy of recent nursing school unofficial transcripts, or grade report.
Faculty Member Certification Form
Financial Aid Certification Form
NSNA members must provide their membership number.
Registered nurses in baccalaureate programs and licensed practical/vocational nurses in programs leading to registered nurse licensure must submit a copy of their license to be considered for the Career Mobility Scholarships.

Now accepting applications
Deadline is 12/15/2023

Requirements:

Currently enrolled in school in state of CO – CNA, LPN, RN
Submit application by 12/15/2023
Name, phone, email of person nominated (you can nominate yourself)