Foundation Scholarships

Thurston, John

The recipient must be enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as a part/full-time nursing student with junior, senior or graduate standing. Preference will be given to nontraditional students demonstrating a financial need. A 50-word statement of need/professional goals is required. The award is renewable, but the recipient must submit an application for the second year. There is no need for any new 50-word statement of need/professional goals unless there have been significant changes.

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 – (http://www.uwec.edu/nurs/ on the bottom of the page under HOT LINKS). The forms are filled out and submitted on line, AND a hard copy must be printed off and submitted along with a written essay to the Dean’s Assistant Office, Nursing 277, by the deadline. Written essay - each application must include one written essay in not more than 200-300 words stating why you believe you should be awarded each of the scholarships for which you are applying. The essay must address the eligibility criteria for each of the scholarships that you are applying for. The criteria are listed on the scholarship website http://www.uwec.edu/finaid/aid/FDNscholarships.htm. 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.

Selection procedures are to be determined by the Nursing and Health Sciences Scholarship Committee with the approval of the Dean.

Prior to the Nursing scholarship dinner

The student will be notified by letter by the Dean. The Dean will also submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid office.