2017-2018 APRN Student Scholarship- Application Deadline: February 3, 2017

The New England Gerontologic Advanced Practice Nurses Association (NE GAPNA) will recognize an outstanding advanced practice nursing student who is committed to improving nursing care of older adults.   NE GAPNA is accepting applications for a scholarship award for students currently enrolled in an advanced practice nursing program at an accredited school. The NE GAPNA Scholarship is available in the amount of $750.

 

 

Requirements/Eligibility for Candidates.

1. The Candidate must be matriculated or matriculating into an accredited, degree granting Doctorate, Masters, or Post Masters Certificate nursing program with an emphasis on gerontology such as:

• Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Adult/Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Adult/Gerontologic Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Family Nurse Practitioner

for the 2017-2018 or school year at a School of Nursing in a New England state.   (MA, CT, RI, NH, VT, ME). Proof of acceptance or enrollment in a degree program in good standing must be submitted.

     2.  The candidate must be a paid-to-date member of NE GAPNA.

     3.  The candidate must plan to continue in the field of nursing with a career interest in working with older adults upon completion of degree program.  A written statement addressing career and education goals must be submitted (500 word maximum).

     4.  The candidate must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

      5.  The candidate must complete the NE GAPNA Scholarship Award application and submit it to NE GAPNA prior to the deadline.

      6.  The candidate agrees that any scholarship award monies will be used to defer the cost of tuition and other school-related fees.

      7.  The candidate grants NE GAPNA the right to publish a picture and biography on the website and announcement at NE GAPNA meetings if awarded a scholarship.

      8.  Curriculum Vitae. A complete curriculum vitae (CV) must be included with this application. The items included in the CV should be: work experience, educational history, honors and awards, published works, presentations/lectures, and community service.

      9.  (1) Letter of recommendation from faculty or preceptor in current nursing program

Application Checklist:

Completed APRN Student Scholarship Award Application 2017-2018 (available on the NEGAPNA website listed below)

Proof of acceptance/enrollment in degree program.

Written statement of career goals. (500-word maximum)

Completed scholarship application.

Curriculum Vitae.

Letter of recommendation.

A recent photograph for NE GAPNA website and annual conference.

Applications must be completed fully to be considered for this scholarship

For additional information on deadlines and submission,

Please visit the NEGAPNA website at: https://negapna.enpnetwork.com/

 

And click on the scholarship application link for the on-line submission tool!

 

Direct questions to Karin Broden at kbroden01@gmail.com