Virginia Nurses Foundation

Scholarship Information

2011

The Virginia Nurses Foundation is pleased to offer Scholarships to support nurses’ continuing education and professional development in 2011. Historically, one Scholarship is designated for students attending RN to BSN programs and one is to support an emerging nurse leader’s participation in the Nurse Leadership Institute.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

The Virginia Nurses Foundation Scholarship is awarded to selected nursing students attending a RN to BSN program. The scholarship is awarded to those students who exhibit high academic achievement, a commitment to nursing, and strong clinical and leadership abilities. Two scholarships are normally awarded.

Award:$1,000.00 per award for a total of $2,000.

Criteria for Academic Scholarship

1.Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

  1. An RN completing BSN requirements
  2. Intent to practice in Virginia
  3. Be a Virginia resident licensed as an RN in Virginia

Academic scholarship applicants must submit:

  • Current resume, to include substantiation of criteria 1, 3 and 4.
  • Letter from applicant requesting scholarship and why (criterion 2)
  • One letter of support from a faculty member of current program where enrolled

Applications are due no later than August 15. The award will be presented at the VNF Gala in Richmond, VAin September or October.

JOANNE KIRK HENRY – NURSE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SCHOLARHIP

Virginia Nurses Foundation JoAnne Kirk Henry Scholarship is designed for Fellows participating in the Nurse Leadership Institute (NLI). Two Scholarships will be awarded ($1,500 each).

Criteria for Nurse Leadership Institute Scholarship

Applicant must meet the NLI Selection criteria (

  • Must work in a community health, public health or long-term care setting
  • Be employed by a non-profit or government agency, specifically one that does not offer tuition reimbursement

JoAnne Kirk Henry Scholarship applicants must submit:

  • Letter from agency Director documenting financial need
  • Proof of non-profit status
  • NLI staff will provide the Scholarship applicant’s NLI application

Applications are due no later than August 1, 2011. The award will be presented at the VNF Gala

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All materials must be mailed as one packet by the applicant.

Incomplete packets will be considered ineligible.

Application Deadline: August 1, 2011 (postmarked by this date)

Send to:Virginia Nurses Foundation

7113 Three Chopt Road, Suite 204

Richmond, VA 23226

Telephone Contact: (804) 282-1808