The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage and support careers in nursing for Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) students. The scholarships are funded by The Research Foundation through the Dr. Kay Sullivan Scholarship Endowment Fund, the Cheri Burchett Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund, and The Research Foundation ABSN Scholarship Fund. View a list of available named scholarships. 

Eligibility
Individuals must be enrolled in and currently attending an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Avila University, Research College of Nursing, or William Jewell College. Students must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit hours or more) and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be eligible. This scholarship is for Accelerated Track students only. Scholarship selection is primarily based on applicants’ ability to demonstrate characteristics of excellence in clinical performance on the application essay. This scholarship is only for students currently taking required nursing coursework, NOT prerequisites.

Deadline
The deadline to apply is June 22.

Application Requirements
• An essay that communicates what nursing means to you; what you plan to do with your degree after graduation; and why you believe you should be selected for this scholarship. You must include how you demonstrate excellence in clinical performance. This essay should include your first and last name and not exceed one double-spaced typed page.
• Letter of recommendation from a current nursing school faculty member. If uploaded by the student, the letter of recommendation must be on official letterhead and signed. There is also the option to request that your references upload their letter of recommendation to this application.
• Completed Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Release Form. Download the FERPA form (PDF).
• Transcript with cumulative GPA. The transcript must be an official copy.