SCHOLARSHIPS

2009

Recognizing Excellence in Nursing Students

Information Eligibility Requirements Published Online: January 5, 2009.

Application Submission Deadline: Application due by March 14, 2009.

Scholarship Recipients Announced: May 11th, 2009.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC NURSES $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

These awards are presented to NAHN members enrolled in associate, diploma, baccalaureate, graduate or practical/vocational nursing programs. Selection of recipients is based on current academic standing. Scholarship award recipients are a select group of Hispanic students who demonstrate promise of future professional contributions to the nursing profession and who have the potential to act as role models for other aspiring nursing students. To qualify for the scholarship award, the applicant must be a current member of NAHN, currently enrolled in a school of nursing and be a United States citizen or legal resident of the United States. The number of scholarships offered is dependent upon funding availability. Criteria for the Scholarship Awards include:

q The NAHN scholarship application form with all sections completed by the student and submitted by deadline date.

q One (1) sealed Letter of Recommendation by a faculty member outlining the applicant’s future professional contribution to the nursing profession and potential to act as a role model for other aspiring nursing students.

q A typed 300 words or less essay using 12 font Times New Roman double spaced, by the student that reflects the qualifications and potential for leadership in nursing in the Hispanic community.

q Résumé, which includes earned certificates, awards, and special honors.

q Provide estimate of educational expenses for the current academic year.

q An official transcript from College or Nursing Program.

q Academic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred).

q National Scholarship application form completed.

q Verification of membership status in NAHN.

The scholarship application packet must be postmarked by 3/14/09 and sent to the NAHN national office.

Juan F. Perez, R.N. B.S.N.

CHAIR, AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC NURSES

1050 17^th Street NW, Suite 510

Washington, DC 20036

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SECTION I – PERSONAL DATA

Name: Date:

Last First Middle

Mailing Address:

Street Address City State Zip

Permanent Address:

Street Address City State Zip

Home Phone: Work Phone: E-mail:

Birth Date: Age:

Gender: q Male q Female q Hispanic Non-Hispanic

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Marital Status: q Single q Married q Divorced q Widowed q Other

If Married:

Spouse’s Name: Spouse’s Occupation:

Number of dependents other than self or spouse: Number of Children: Ages:

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Were you born in the USA? q Yes q No If No, what country? How long in the US?

Primary language spoken at home: q English q Spanish q Bilingual q Other (Specify)

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Are you a member of NAHN? q Yes q No When did you join NAHN?

Name of State Chapter (if applicable) How did you hear of NAHN?

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Is this the first time you have applied for a NAHN scholarship?q Yesq No If Yes, Year(s) Applied:

Have you ever received a NAHN scholarship? q Yes q No If Yes, Year(s) received:

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SECTION II – EDUCATION

I am currently enrolled in the following program: q LVN/LPN q I q BSN q Combined I/MSN

q MSN q Doctoral q Post-Graduate q Other (specify)

OR

I have been accepted to the following program beginning Fall 2008: q LVN/LPN q I q BSN

q Combined I/MSN q MSN q Doctoral q Post-Graduate

q Other (specify)

UNDERGRADUATES MUST BE ENROLLED IN NURSING SCHOOL IN ORDER TO APPLY.

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Name of Nursing School:

School Address:

City: State: Zip: Phone:

Date Entered: Expected Date of Graduation (Month/Year):

Grade Point Average (GPA) : Current : Cumulative :

In Fall 2008, will you attend school: q Full Time q Part-time Year in School:

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SECTION III-ESSAY

Please see criteria for your selected scholarship for instruction on topic and quantity.

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IF THERE IS ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE THE AWARDS COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER, PLEASE INCLUDE A PERSONAL STATEMENT BELOW.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION ON THIS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS CORRECT, AND ANY DISCREPANCIES WILL BE GROUNDS FOR REJECTION OF THIS APPLICATION.

Signature Date

APPLICATION CHECK LIST:

q The NAHN scholarship application form with all sections completed by the student and submitted by deadline. The essay MUST BE TYPED. Please use 12 font Times New Roman and double space.

q One (1) Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member outlining the applicant’s future professional contribution to the nursing profession and potential to act as a role model for other aspiring nursing students. Letters must be in a sealed envelope with signature across the flap and may be sent with the applicant packet.

q A typed 300 words or less essay using by the student that reflects the qualifications and potential for leadership in nursing in the Hispanic community.

q Resume, which includes earned certificates, awards, and special honors.

q An official transcript from College or Nursing Program.

q Academic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred).

q National Scholarship application form completed.

q Verification of membership status in NAHN.

All above materials (including the letter of recommendation from faculty member)

should be submitted to NAHN in a single mailing.

ANY INCOMPLETE OR LATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.

ALL MATERIALS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN March 14, 2009

PLEASE MAIL ALL MATERIALS TO:

Juan F. Perez, R.N. B.S.N

CHAIR, AWARDS/ SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC NURSES

1050 17^th Street NW, Suite 510

Washington, DC 20036