Foundation of the National Student Nurses ’ Association
2021 Undergraduate Scholarship Program How to Apply ?
• Be sure to review the application instructional sheet prior to applying for tips !
• Once you begin your application , you will receive an email with instructions on setting up your Kaleidoscope ( online scholarship application platform ) account . Setting up this account will allow you to log back in to Kaleidoscope to continue working on your application .
• Start the application and complete at a later date by the deadline .
• All applicants will be notified in March . Deadline : January 15 , 2021 midnight EST . Scholarships up to $ 7,500 and awards over $ 250,000 annually . Apply for over 100 scholarships with only one application .
The Leadership Development Grants Marilyn Bagwell Leadership Development Grant 3M™ Littmann ® Stethoscope Leadership Development Grant
Official NSNA school chapters are eligible to apply for Leadership Development Grants administered by the Foundation of the National Student Nurses ’ Association ( FNSNA ). The purpose of these grants is to foster the development of leadership skills in student nurses .
One grant award of up to $ 2,500 in each grant program will be awarded to two official NSNA school chapters that wish to enhance involvement in NSNA to develop leadership skills among student nurses at the school level . Funds are provided for special projects that support :
• Special initiatives / activities of an official NSNA chapter ( established for a minimum of one ( 1 ) year ) where leadership principles can be applied and learned and that promote the advancement of NSNA resolutions adopted in the NSNA House of Delegates within the last five ( 5 ) years ; or
• Participation in Leadership University .
Who Can Apply ?
• Official NSNA school chapters that have been established for a minimum of one ( 1 ) year . A faculty advisor from the nursing program must apply on behalf of the official NSNA chapter . Individual students are not eligible to apply .
Grant Awards
• One grant award of up to $ 2,500 in each grant program will be awarded to two official school chapters . The schools that receive the grant are recognized at the NSNA Annual Convention during the Opening Ceremony . The NSNA 69 th Annual Convention takes place in Houston , TX . The Opening Ceremony takes place on Wednesday evening , April 7 , 2021 . Note : Recipients of the 3M™ Littmann ® Stethoscope Leadership Development Grant will also receive a limited supply of stethoscopes in addition to the funding .
Deadline and Notification
• The deadline to submit a completed online application is Friday , February 12 , 2021 at 11:59 pm EST . Recipients are notified in March . Checks for the grant will be disbursed in May 2021 and made payable to the school .
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