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Scholarship Opportunities

Endowed Scholarships

Rear Admiral Alene Duerk VNA Endowed Nursing Scholarship

  • Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Nursing.
  • Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Applicant must submit a 500 word essay detailing leadership experience and how that will influence work as a professional nurse
  • AWARD: Varies
  • DEADLINE: March 1, 2008

Barbara Fowler Hoff Endowed Nursing Scholarship

  • Must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student.
  • Must maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
  • Must submit scholarship application, degree audit and demonstrate financial need
  • AWARD: Varies
  • DEADLINE: No Available funds at this time

Carson Alan Swingle Helping Heart Endowed Scholarship Click here for application

  • Must be enrolled as a senior nursing student in the baccalaureate program in the College of Nursing
  • Applicant must hold an overall 3.0 GPA
  • Applicant must be considering a professional nursing career in pediatrics or pediatric critical care.
  • Applicant must submit an essay that addresses their career goals and interest in pediatric nursing.  Special consideration will be given to applicants with a sibling or parent with congenital heart disease.
  • AWARD: Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

Central Florida Kidney Center Scholarship Click here for an application

  • Must be a full-time junior or senior baccalaureate student admitted to the UCF College of Nursing
  • Must maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
  • Must submit CFKC scholarship application, degree audit, essay and resume
  • Must be involved in leadership and community service
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • AWARD:  Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

Diane and Lawrence Wink Endowed Nursing Scholarship Click here for an application

  • Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Basic BSN program
  • Applicant must hold a minimum 3.5 overall GPA in the nursing program
  • In the prior 4 years the applicant must document 500 hours in employment or volunteer activities in a health care setting during which there was direct patient contact as an integral part of the role.
  • Applicant must obtain and submit a recommendation letter from a clinical instructor.
  • AWARD:  Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

Bert Fish Memorial Endowed Scholarship Click here for application

  • Applicant must have attended Daytona Beach Community College
  • Applicant must be currently enrolled at UCF Daytona campus or enrolled in a web-based nursing program
  • Applicant must submit completed application, resume and degree audit.
  • AWARD: Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

Dr. Mark G. Dogoli Endowed Scholarship Click here for application

  • Applicant must hold an overall 3.0 GPA
  • Applicant must be enrolled as a graduate student in the nurse practitioner program
  • Applicant must submit a minimum 200 word essay describing their leadership record & the reasons why they intend to dedicate their career to patient care and why they are deserving of this scholarship
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Preference will be given to candidates from the Sarasota County, Florida area (permanent residence there or attended high school there)
  • Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated record of leadership
  • Preference will be given to applicants studying for a career involving direct patient care.
  • AWARD: Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

Dorothy Anne Perkins Tomlinson Endowed Scholarship Click here for application

  • Applicant must hold a 3.0 GPA and reside in Brevard County
  • Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate student and enrolled in the UCF Brevard Campus nursing program.
  • Applicant must be a full-time junior or senior student.
  • Must demonstrate involvement in leadership and/or community service.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.
  • AWARD: Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

Heather Scaglione Endowed Memorial Scholarship Click here for an application

  • Must be a S.N.A. member and a full-time senior baccalaureate nursing student
  • Must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5
  • Must submit scholarship application, degree audit, essay and resume
  • Must be active in the community, demonstrate leadership qualities and a passion for life and the nursing profession
  • Preference may be given to applicants showing a need for financial assistance
  • AWARD: Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship Fund for Baccalaureate Students Click here for application

  • Must be enrolled in the baccalaureate nursing program
  • Must submit scholarship application, degree audit and resume
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • AWARD:  Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

Renee M. Keller Endowed Nursing Scholarship Click here for an application

  • Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in Nursing
  • Applicant must hold a minimum 3.0 overall GPA
  • Applicant must demonstrate financial need
  • Preference will be given to students who are residents of Daytona Beach or who have graduated from high schools in Volusia County
  • AWARD: Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

Sarah Marie Phillips Endowed Nursing Scholarship Click here for an application

  • Must be a full-time baccalaureate nursing student
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
  • Must submit scholarship application, degree audit, and resume
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Preference will be given to eligible first-time candidates
  • AWARD:  Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

Vivian and Barry Woods Educational Endowment Click here for an application

  • Must hold a 3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must be accepted into the College of Nursing
  • Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student in nursing
  • Scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters provided the recipient maintains the criteria outlined.
  • AWARD:  Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

Winter Park Memorial Hospital Endowed Scholarship Click here for application

  • Must be a senior baccalaureate nursing student who shows academic promise
  • Must submit scholarship application, degree audit, essay and resume
  • Preference may be given to applicants showing a need for financial assistance
  • AWARD:  Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008


Non-Endowed Scholarships in the College of Nursing


Florida Navy Nurse Corps Association Scholarship Click here for application

  • Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester in the R.N. to B.S.N. or R.N. to M.S.N. program
  • Must maintain a 3.0 G.P.A.
  • Must submit scholarship application, and degree audit, and resume
  • Essay must address applicant’s academic and professional goals
  • Two letters of recommendation from individuals other than relatives must also be submitted
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • AWARD:  Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

Heart of Volusia Nursing Scholarship Click here for application

  • Must be enrolled as a Senior BSN student or a graduate student
  • Must maintain a 3.0 G.P.A.
  • Must submit scholarship application, degree audit, and essay
  • Essay must address how applicant's nursing career has impacted, or will impact the cardiovascular health of communities/residents of Flagler and/or Volusia counties.
  • Resident of Volusia or Flagler county preferred.
  • AWARD:  $1000
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

 

Ida Kinsley Memorial Nursing Scholarship Click here for application

  • Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student in Nursing
  • Must hold a  minimum 3.0 overall GPA
  • Must demonstrate involvement in community service
  • Must submit a resume
  • Scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters provided that funds are available and the recipient maintains the award criteria.
  • AWARD:  Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

LIFE Nursing Scholarship Click here for application

  • Must be a full or part-time undergraduate or graduate nursing student
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
  • Must submit scholarship application, degree audit, essay and resume
  • Must be involved in leadership and community service
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Preference will be given to eligible first-time candidates
  • AWARD:  Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008

Odessa Chambliss Quality of Life Fund Scholarship Click here for application

  • Applicants must maintain a GPA of 2.5/3.0
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Must be a resident of Orange or Seminole Counties
  • Must submit an essay that addresses educational and professional goals, and how this scholarship will impact their quality of life
  • AWARD: Varies - depending on availability of funds
  • DEADLINE:  June 1 2008


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