NFP's Abington Alumni Association Scholarship awards students in need who are pursuing a nursing degree. It is available for full-time nursing students enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate nursing program in Pennsylvania.
Eligible Nursing Degrees:
- BSN (including RN to BSN)
- Accelerated BSN
Scholarship Amount:
It is a $2,500 award to 4 students.
NFP's Abington Alumni Association Scholarship Eligibility & Requirements:
- Funds should be used for accredited baccalaureate or RN-BSN programs in Pennsylvania. High school students must enroll in undergraduate nursing by fall. Current baccalaureate students should be in their first three years, with final-year students ineligible. RN-to-BSN students must be accepted into their program when applying, as should Second-degree BSN applicants.
- Membership in the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP) and/or the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) is recommended for applicants. For RNs, membership in the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) is required.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Show proof of financial need, including details of federal and state grants/loans or other documentation indicating financial need.
- Previous awardees cannot reapply.
- Proof of relationship to a graduate from the Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing will be given extra consideration.
- Fill out the application form completely.
- Provide an official transcript.
- Include two reference letters on official letterhead, with at least one from an academic contact detailing the applicant's abilities, leadership, and community service.
- Write the required essays.
- Submit a high-quality headshot (300 dpi, JPG format) in professional attire. Selfies or low-resolution photos are not acceptable.
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Deadline:
- March 31