The selection of recipients is based on current membership activity, academic standing in school, and specific criteria listed below. Scholarship recipients are paid, active members of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Association (NAHN) and NAHN-Illinois who demonstrate a promise of professional contributions to the nursing profession and who have the potential to act as role models for aspiring nursing students. The number of scholarships offered each year is dependent upon the amount in the scholarship fund.
Criteria for the Scholarship Awards include:
• NAHN-Illinois scholarship application form completed by the student and submitted by the deadline date.
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation outlining the applicant’s academic/clinical excellence and potential future professional contributions to the nursing profession.
• A 400-word essay (using Times New Roman – 12 font), written by the student answering the question: In today’s current environment, describe what being a NAHN Illinois member means to you and speak about your personal goals in pursuing higher education. Please clearly document your community engagement activities with NAHN.
• A resume, which includes any earned certificates, awards, volunteer community service, and or special honors.
• An official transcript from the applicant’s current Nursing Program showing a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be an active-paid NAHN-Illinois member for at least THREE (3) months before the application deadline.
• Scholarship recipients must agree to remain active members and sign the commitment statement below.
• Awardees may reapply and receive a maximum of 2 scholarships from NAHN Illinois.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SUBMISSION
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