Northwest Region Nurses Association invites nursing students to apply for the NWRNA Nursing Scholarship.
The NWRNA Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to qualified students.
The association will award four $1,000 scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year.
Separate scholarships will be awarded to students seeking initial licensure as an RN, and to NWRNA members seeking a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree in nursing or a related field.
Application materials may be submitted online or by mail or email. Materials must be received or postmarked by May 31, 2021.
If you have questions, please contact us at 360-734-3166 or office@nwrna.org.
Scholarship Guidelines and Eligibility
Purpose
To support students in our community pursuing a career in nursing and to support NWRNA members seeking to grow in their career development.
Scholarships Available
- Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2021-22 academic year.
- Two scholarships for students seeking initial licensure as an RN.
- Two scholarships for NWRNA members seeking a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree in nursing or a related field.
- NWRNA reserves the right to alter distribution of scholarships depending on applications received.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be currently enrolled during the 2021-22 academic year, or be accepted into a program beginning during the 2022-22 academic year:
- in a nursing program (accredited by ACEN or CCNE) leading to initial licensure as a RN; or
- in a program for current RNs leading to a bachelor’s degree in nursing; or
- in a program leading to an advanced degree in nursing or a related field.
- You do not have to be enrolled for the entire year.
- You do not have to be a Washington resident. However, you must:
- maintain a permanent address in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, or Whatcom counties; or
- be enrolled in a nursing program in one of those counties.
- If currently enrolled in a nursing program, maintain a minimum “B” average (3.0 grade point average).
Application Submission Requirements
Application materials may be submitted online or by mail or email. Materials must be received or postmarked by May 31, 2021.
- Use the online application form.
- Mail application form to NWRNA, 1229 Cornwall Ave., Suite 308, Bellingham, WA 98225. Call the office at 360-734-3166 if you need the print application mailed to you.
- Email materials in pdf format to office@nwrna.org. Emailed submissions must include all of the materials in a single email correspondence.
Scholarship application materials must include the following (incomplete applications will not be considered):
- Completed NWRNA Scholarship Application.
- Current College Transcripts or Letter of Acceptance (copies acceptable).
- Essay (up to two pages; double-spaced; 12-pt type or larger). Using a writing style that best expresses who you are, please address the following questions:
- What is your motivation to enter the field of nursing or to prepare for the next stage of your career?
- What are any financial burdens you are facing as you pursue your goals? How will this scholarship reduce your burdens and enhance your success?
- How would you describe your commitment to provide health care to underserved populations?
Award Criteria
All recipients must meet eligibility requirements.
Essays will be evaluated with specific emphasis on the following areas:
- Motivation to enter the field or enhance your career growth.
- Financial need and explanation of how the scholarship will meet those needs.
- Commitment to provide health care to underserved populations.
- Thoughtfulness and originality.
General Information
- NWRNA Scholarship Committee will select scholarship recipients. All information will be held in strict confidence.
- This scholarship is a one-time award. New recipients will be selected annually.
- Scholarship recipients will be notified by email.
- Scholarship recipients will be recognized in NWRNA communications and on the NWRNA website.