The Great 100 Nurses
of Northeast Florida, Inc.
3832-10 Baymeadows Rd., #336
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Toll-Free (866) 238-5222
Scholarships
Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida, Inc.
Scholarship Application Instructions
Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida, Inc. scholarship funding is available for nursing students and nurses residing in Northeast Florida. Funds can be awarded to undergraduate students, RN to BSN students, and graduate students to defray the costs associated with nursing education. Funds are also available to assist in underwriting the expenses incurred by nurses re-entering the profession, obtaining certification in nursing, conducting research related, attending nursing conferences, and presenting scholarly work at nursing conferences.
Eligible applicants must be a:
- Resident of Northeast Florida
- Student currently enrolled in nursing (basic, RN to BSN, or graduate) program OR
- Registered Nurse seeking nursing certification OR
- Registered Nurse conducting research OR
- Registered Nurse presenting at a nursing conference/wishing to attend a conference.
Funds will be awarded using the following criteria:
- Professional goals and potential for contribution to nursing
- Academic record/seriousness of academic purpose
- Participation/involvement in nursing and community activities.
The maximum scholarship award for any individual applicant will be no greater than $1000.00 per year.
A complete application must include all the documentation listed below.
- Completed Application for Scholarship Funds (attached).
- Written statement which defines applicant's goals, potential contribution to nursing, and participation in professional and community organizations (examples: nursing organization membership and involvement, honor societies, civic organizations, church and volunteer involvement).
- Unofficial transcript - This can be a copy of information printed from the internet site for the college or university.
- Two (2) Academic/Professional references from nursing instructors, supervisors, colleagues, etc.
References should include academic aptitude, scholarship need, seriousness of purpose and/or clinical expertise. References should be submitted to directly to Ruth Stiehl at the address listed below and not by the applicants.
References submitted from the applicant will not be accepted.
Completed applications must be received by November 15, 2009.
The application, written statement, transcript (from applicant) and references (from faculty, etc.) should be sent to:
Ruth Stiehl
1811 Twelve Oaks Lane North
Neptune Beach, Florida 32266
Direct any questions to Ruth Stiehl at (904) 241-9231 ext. 254