Foundation Scholarships

Bartlett, William Native American Nursing

The recipient must be a Native American student enrolled in the Nursing program at UW-Eau Claire, who demonstrates potential for success in nursing coursework. Both full- time and part-time students are eligible. Applicant must demonstrate the qualities of professional commitment and personal integrity. A student may apply annually, but preference will be given to students who have not previously received the scholarship and to those students nearing the completion of the BSN degree.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Application Forms - Students who are admitted to the nursing program at UW-Eau Claire will receive an email in February when the scholarship application is ready and available. The email will include the path to the online application forms located on the Department of Nursing website – (http://www.uwec.edu/nurs/ on the bottom of the page under HOT LINKS). The forms are filled out and submitted online, AND a hard copy must be printed off and submitted along with a written essay to the Dean’s Assistant Office, Nursing 101, by the deadline. Written essay - each application must include one written essay in not more than 200-300 words. The essay must address the eligibility criteria for each of the scholarships that you are applying for. Financial Need – For scholarships that indicate “financial need required” a FAFSA Financial Aid form must be filled out and there must be some level of financial need. Contact the Financial Aids office for the form at 715-836-3373. Please apply for financial aid by March 1.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 3

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Based on the criteria above.

SELECTION DEADLINE:

Prior to the Nursing scholarship dinner

NOTIFICATION:

The recipient(s) of the scholarship will receive written notification from the Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences with a copy of the award letter sent to the Foundation office and US Bank. The Dean will also complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” for each recipient to the Financial Aid office. This form should be sent by June 1.

SPECIAL NOTES:

The recipient is requested to send a thank you letter to US Bank in care of the Foundation Office, UW-Eau Claire.