Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing Scholarship For Post-RN Baccalaureate Students
 Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing Scholarship for Post-RN Baccalaureate Students was established in 2002 to recognize one post-RN student with a clear vision of what their further education means to them. The scholarship, valued at $2000.00 USD, will be award to the post-RN student who can demonstrate, through references and a personal essay on "How has entering your post-RN degree changed your view on nursing as a whole or in your personal practice?."
Value of the Award
$2000 US (approximately; award is paid in CDN)
Maximum Number of Awards per Year
One
Award Application Deadline and Instructions
Completed applications and supporting documents for this award must be received by the VIER by December 12, 2011. No applications received after this date or incomplete applications will be considered.
Terms of the Award
- The award is available to post-RN baccalaureate students registered in a nursing school with current membership in the CNSA.
- The student must be working toward a baccalaureate degree.
- Selection will be based the personal essay, with attention paid to academic excellence and references.
- The applicant must submit an official transcript of his or her marks to date with the application.
- The candidate must successfully complete the academic year in which the application is made.
- The applicant must provide two letters of reference. One should be from an instructor and one should be from either an employer or nurse manager.
- Current members of the CNSA BOD are not eligible for the award in their year of office.
Application Forms
A completed application shall contain:
1. Name of applicant
2. Current address and telephone number of the applicant
3. Permanent address and telephone number of the applicant (if different from current)
4. Name of the member school they attend
5. A current resume which includes:
a. a list of activities undertaken by the applicant during their post-secondary education
b. all employment and extra-curricular activities, including but not limited to CNSA, community organizations, and student government
c. the name and description of any other previous awards or recognition received
6. An essay, answering the question: "How has entering your post-RN degree changed your view on nursing as a whole or on your personal practice?" This essay should be no more than 750 words. The recipient's essay may be published on the CNSA website and in the Connection.
7. Official transcript
8. Two letters of reference
9. The following statement, signed and dated; "I [name] agree to the terms of the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society Scholarship. I further believe all statements in my application to be truthful. In signing this statement, I also give permission to CNSA to publish my essay on the CNSA website and in the Connection."
Award Application
Award Recipients
2010
None.
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