MID-OHIO DISTRICT NURSES ASSOCIATION

NURSING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

TYPE OF ASSISTANCE:

The Mid-Ohio District Nurses Association will make available scholarships for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. The number and amount of awards varies annually based on the approved budget. The scholarships are to be used to support MOD members seeking a BSN, MSN, Doctorate in Nursing, or directly related field of doctoral study.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

1. Each applicant must be a member in good standing of the American Nurses Association and Mid-Ohio District.

2. Each applicant must enroll in NLN-accredited or temporarily accredited programs leading to a Bachelor's Degree or a higher degree in Nursing or directly related field of doctoral study.

3. Each applicant must be accepted in the chosen program; if acceptance has not yet been granted, the candidate must supply evidence that the application has been processed.

4. Each applicant must demonstrate the ability to complete the chosen program.

PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION AND PROGRAM PARTICIPATION:

1. Apply and gain acceptance to the educational program. If acceptance is not received before the application deadline of this scholarship, a letter from the school indicating that the application is being processed is required.

2. Complete the application for the scholarship and be sure all materials are submitted by the deadline date: Wednesday, December 5, 2008 .

3. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail in January. The check for money awarded will be sent as soon as possible. Plaques will be presented to the scholarship recipients at Mid-Ohio District's Annual Dinner Meeting in May.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. The applicant's professional contributions to nursing through ANA membership, participation in MOD activities, and other volunteer activities will be evaluated.

2. The previous work experience in Nursing will be considered.

3. The applicant's apparent ability and commitment to complete the educational program will be evaluated.

4. The candidate's future plans to use the additional knowledge in Nursing will be considered.

5. Each applicant may receive a scholarship only one time. However, candidates not awarded a scholarship may re-apply during future application periods.

Mid Ohio District Nurses Association  1520 Old Henderson Road, Suite 100
 Columbus, Ohio 43220    (614) 326-1630 phone   (614) 326-1633 fax