​FNSNA Scholarship Application Instructions
Read carefully. Failure to follow all instructions may result in disqualification.

  1. Complete all sections on the online application.
  2. Eligibility: ​Students currently enrollment and matriculated in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic pre-licensure doctorate or generic pre-licensure master’s degree; or enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion, or LPN/LVN to RN program;​
  3. Action Item: the Clinical Instructor/Faculty Advisor of your program must complete the Clinical Instructor/Faculty Advisor Certification form. Please remember to put your name on this section.
  4. Action Item: The school/college Financial Aid Representative must complete the Financial Aid Certification form.
  5. Action Item: An unofficial transcript must be uploaded prior to submitting your application. In addition, grade reports for the fall semester are acceptable if not reported on the transcript. 
  6. Possible Action Item: Members of the National Student Nurses’ Association who wish to be considered for scholarships open only to NSNA members, must include membership number.  NSNA Board of Directors and Nominating and Elections Committee are ineligible.
  7. Possible Action Item: Students entering LPN/LVN to RN; or RN to BSN; or RN to MSN completion programs immediately upon graduation from associate degree or diploma programs must submit a letter of acceptance with the application or official confirmation that the application has been received by the new school.  Proof of licensure and enrollment must be provided at the time the scholarship award check is issued.
  8. Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Alien with U.S. Permanent Resident Status or hold an Alien Registration Number.
  9. Possible Action Item: If you have been employed as an RN, attach a copy of your resume and license.
  10. All checks are made payable to the school towards the account of the scholarship recipient.  Scholarship money will be used to offset the cost of tuition, academic fees and books only.
  11. Funds not used by the end of the scholarship-funding period are to be returned to FNSNA.
  12. Do not include information that is not requested.  Do not include photos.
  13. Only complete applications will be considered. The Selection Committee does not accept separate documents after the application has been received.
  14. All applicants will be notified of a decision in March. 

To begin your scholarship application ​click here!
 
Applications must be submitted by 
Midnight Eastern Standard time 
Friday, January 12, 2018.