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NJNS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 

  • Must be a National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) member 

  • Have completed one nursing course in a nursing program that prepares graduates for practice as registered nurse (Diploma, ADN, BSN) 

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  • WHEN WILL THE SCHOLARSHIPS BE AWARDED? 
    Scholarships are awarded at the opening ceremony at the Annual NJNS Convention. Must be present to be awarded the scholarship. 

   This year, opening ceremony will be on Thursday, February 20, 2025. An       invitation to the opening ceremony will be sent to all scholar

ship recipients. Recipients will be notified by the organizational manager.  


 
DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS? 
Must be postmarked on or before midnight January 10, 2025. 


WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED WITH THE APPLICATION? 

A completed application includes a personal essay, resume, photocopied NSNA membership card, official transcript, financial aid application confirmation, and two recommendations.  

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Complete and specific details can be found on the application.

**Scholarship recipient must be a paid attendee and must be present at the opening ceremony.

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IMPACT AWARD

 New Jersey Nursing Students, Inc. (NJNS) members have the opportunity to recognize an individual who has had an impact on their nursing education and/or career choice. This individual may be a dean, director, faculty, mentor, or relative who demonstrates support to nursing students.

 

PURPOSE:

NJNS has created this award to honor individuals who demonstrate educating and/or supporting a student’s professional development.

 

AWARDS:

 A total of three awards will be presented based on the essays submitted. The decisions of the committee will be final. The award will be given at our annual convention. The recipient must be present to receive the award.

 

CRITERIA:

The nominee must have made a substantial impact on the student during nursing school.

A completed application and essay describing the activities involved with the student must be submitted by January 12, 2025.

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