Kansas School Nurse Organization
Scholarship

In alliance with the NASN philosophy of BSN as entry into practice, KSNO intends to improve school nursing by assisting registered nurses employed in schools to advance their education.  Applications are subject to a 'blind' review by the Awards Committee. The following criteria are required for distribution of the scholarship funds.

Eligibility:

1. Member of KSNO for at least 2 consecutive years.
2. Currently employed as a school nurse in the state of Kansas.
3. Enrolled in a BSN or MSN accredited program.

Applicant Requirements:

1. Submit a completed application postmarked on or before the published deadline.
2. Submit a photocopy of RN license.
3. Submit a proposed plan of study and timeline for degree/program completion.
4. Submit a letter of support from employer or KSNO district representative.
5. Submit a one page paper in APA format on “The Benefit of This Advanced Degree on My School Nurse Practice”.

Award:

1. Award will be once a year and member may reapply yearly as long as in a program but for no more than two consecutive years.
2. Awards will be determined by number of applicants each year but will not exceed two.
3. Dollar amount of scholarship will be determined by money in account, but will not be less than $250.

Judging:

1. A point for each year of membership in KSNO.
2. Two points for each year of service to KSNO as an officer or board member.
3. One half point for each year employed as a school nurse.
4. Two points for each semester of school completed in a BSN/MSN program.
5. The essay will be evaluated and points assigned:
1. Ability to use APA correctly. = 20 points
2. Ability to articulate the theme of the paper. = 15 points
3. Format and appearance. = 20 points

Deadline: April 1, 2008

Click here to print a Scholarship Application

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