The NLN Foundation for Nursing Education offers scholarships of up to $8,000 each year to support the NLN’s mission to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of the nation and the global community.
These scholarships are awarded to nurses pursuing advanced degrees to advance their career as a full-time nurse educator. The funds are for master’s or doctoral students enrolled in accredited programs who have completed at least a year of their academic program. The NLN Foundation wants to encourage more experienced and ethnically diverse nurses to pursue advanced degrees to prepare for full-time positions as nurse educators.
Eligibility
Applicant must be the first generation in their family to pursue higher education
Applicant must belong to an historically marginalized/excluded group including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, Native American, Pacific Islander, immigrant populations, those from rural areas
Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited advanced degree nursing program (e.g. masters, doctorate).
Applicant must have completed at least one academic year by the application deadline (May).
Applicant must be in good academic standing.
Applicant must complete the application as listed on the NLN website.
Scholarship funds may go towards books, tuition, and research/project related expenses.
Application Requirements
Each proposal must include the below content areas. Carefully review this checklist and rubric. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Scholarship Proposal Outline
- Introduction (Overview): Describe your need for support and clarity of purpose
- Max. 250 words
- Description of you Program of Study
- i.e. dissertation, capstone, scholarly project, pilot project; quality project; change initiative).
- Max. 500 words
- Include specific outline, timeline and projected graduation date.
- If you have completed a dissertation proposal defense or had a DNP project approved, please include defense date. If project has been IRB approved, please indicate.
- Max. 500 words
- Describe how your study links to NLN’s mission statement and core values.
- Max. 250 words
- Describe your background and how it has contributed to your goals as a nurse educator
- Max. 250 words
- 2 Letters of recommendation (addressed to the NLN Foundation).
- Max. 500 words per letter
- Budget Narrative: Be sure that each line item on the budget is clearly justified.
- Bio sketch form
Please note that there is not a specific application template, however, each application should attempt to follow the order of the checklist and use headings indicative of these requirements.
NOTE: If you have questions related to the application process, please contact Emma Casey at ecasey@nln.org or foundation@nln.org.
2024 NLN Cecelia Lou Vriheas Scholarship
The NLN Foundation for Nursing Education offers scholarships of up to $8,000 each year to support the NLN’s mission to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of the nation and the global community.
These scholarships are awarded to nurses pursuing advanced degrees to advance their career as a full-time nurse educator. The funds are for master’s or doctoral students enrolled in accredited programs who have completed at least a year of their academic program. The NLN Foundation wants to encourage more experienced and ethnically diverse nurses to pursue advanced degrees to prepare for full-time positions as nurse educators.
Eligibility
Applicant must be the first generation in their family to pursue higher education
Applicant must belong to an historically marginalized/excluded group including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, Native American, Pacific Islander, immigrant populations, those from rural areas
Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited advanced degree nursing program (e.g. masters, doctorate).
Applicant must have completed at least one academic year by the application deadline (May).
Applicant must be in good academic standing.
Applicant must complete the application as listed on the NLN website.
Scholarship funds may go towards books, tuition, and research/project related expenses.
Application Requirements
Each proposal must include the below content areas. Carefully review this checklist and rubric. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Scholarship Proposal Outline
- Introduction (Overview): Describe your need for support and clarity of purpose
- Max. 250 words
- Description of you Program of Study
- i.e. dissertation, capstone, scholarly project, pilot project; quality project; change initiative).
- Max. 500 words
- Include specific outline, timeline and projected graduation date.
- If you have completed a dissertation proposal defense or had a DNP project approved, please include defense date. If project has been IRB approved, please indicate.
- Max. 500 words
- Describe how your study links to NLN’s mission statement and core values.
- Max. 250 words
- Describe your background and how it has contributed to your goals as a nurse educator
- Max. 250 words
- 2 Letters of recommendation (addressed to the NLN Foundation).
- Max. 500 words per letter
- Budget Narrative: Be sure that each line item on the budget is clearly justified.
- Bio sketch form
Please note that there is not a specific application template, however, each application should attempt to follow the order of the checklist and use headings indicative of these requirements.
NOTE: If you have questions related to the application process, please contact Emma Casey at ecasey@nln.org or foundation@nln.org.