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 Forms: Students who are admitted to the nursing program at UW-Eau Claire will receive an email in late February/early March 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 – www.uwec.edu/CONHS/students/nursscholarships.htm. Part One is filled online and submitted electronically. Part Two (the essay and activities form) is filled online and printed off, signed and submitted to the Dean’s Assistant Office, Nursing 103, by the deadline. The essay must address the eligibility criteria for each of the scholarships that you are applying for. Only one written essay of no more than 300 words will be accepted.

Prior to the Nursing scholarship dinner

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.

The recipient is requested to send a thank you letter to US Bank in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Office, S-214.