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Missouri Council Practical Nursing Educators Practical Nursing Scholarship Application

Thank you for your interest in the Scholarship from the Missouri Council of Practical Nursing Educators. All fields must be completed or your application will not be considered. Your application will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, national origin, age or religion.

Date of Application __________________________________

Name ______________________________________________________________________

Permanent Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________

Cell Phone Number ____________________________Home Phone Number _________________________________

Give the name, address and phone number of the Practical Nursing Program you are presently attending ______________________________________________________________________

Financial Assistance:

Please indicate your budgetary needs. Please use additional pages if necessary.

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Please state any personal or extenuating circumstances that would assist in the evaluation of your scholarship application. Please use additional pages if necessary.

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I authorize the Missouri Council of Practical Nursing Educators Scholarship Committee to obtain any information related to my financial/educational records and release this information to those persons involved in the selection of the scholarship recipients.

Signature of Applicant ________________________ Date ____________________________

Originated 11/26/08

Updated 10/11/10

Criteria for Scholarships

The following criteria will apply to these scholarships. The applicant must:

  1. Be accepted into or actively attending a Practial Nursing Program.
  2. Provide evidence for financial need by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Attach the award letter to your scholarship application with the Estimated Family Contribution amount (EFC).
  3. Type a three page double spaced essay with title page and references cited on "The Scope of Practice for the LPN." A Selection Committee will read these essays and choose the top two according to spelling, grammar, format, and reference cited following APA format.
  4. Currently maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or above based on 4=A; 3=B or percentile (please provide range). Any nursing courses must have at least a "C" or above grade.
  5. A certificate will be presented to the recipient(s). The check will be made out to the recipient's school with the recipients name on the memo line. The check will be mailed or given directly to the Practical Nursing Administrator/Coordinator of the school. The monies will first be applied to the student's outstanding balance with any remaining monies awarded to the recipient. The Scholarship monies should be used for educational expenses. (If the scholarship monies are used for any other reason, the school shall provide the recipient a 1099 for teh amount of the award.)
  6. Two scholarships will be awarded. The recipient(s) will receive a $500.00 scholarship.
  7. Obtain a letter of recommendation from the Practical Nursing Administrator/Coordinator of the Practical Nursing Program you are attending presently. By signing the letter of recommendation, the Practical Nursing Administrator/Coordinator verfies that the applicant meets all requirements of the scholarship. The letter of recommendation must be submitted with the application form and the essay before the deadline date.
  8. All requirements for this scholarship are to be received by the Slection Committee Chair by April 1. The applicant will submit the completed application form, essay, and letter of recommendation. This may be completed electronically or by mail. These scholarships will be awarded to the recipient(s) at the June Missouri State Assocation of License Practical Nursing Conference.

Instructions for Applying

Applications may be picked up from the Practical Nursing Program Offices. Return to: Practical Nursing Program Administrator/Coordinator or designated person for each Practical Nursing Program site.