American Association of Colleges of Nursing provides opportunities for nursing students to apply for this “Geraldine “Polly” Bednash Scholarship”. Students who are enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program at an AACN member institution. AACN serves as the catalyst for excellence and innovation in nursing education, research, and practice. The scholarship program provides $5,000 in support to outstanding nursing students.
As the collective voice for academic nursing, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) serves as the catalyst for excellence and innovation in nursing education, research, and practice.
Eligibility:
Please see the basic entry requirements below
- Maintain at least a 2-grade point average in current program or at last school attended.
- Be admitted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program at an AACN member institution affiliated with Castle Branch. The link is (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/students/scholarships/CBSchools.pdf)
How to Apply:
Applicants can go to the given link and create an account and submit your application: https://nursingcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
Financial Aid and Award Money:
Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to top nursing school applicants each semester for a total of four scholarships per academic year.
Application Deadline:
The deadline for the scholarship is July 31, and October 31.
Link for More Information:
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/students/scholarships/certifiedbackground-application
Contact Information:
If you have any question you can contact Sonja Bradfield at sbradfield-at-aacn.nche.edu.
