UNLV School of Nursing

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SON Graduate Assistant Information and Interest Form

The Valley Health System: Adopt-A-Student
The Valley Health System, representing Centennial Hills, Desert Springs, Summerlin, Spring Valley and Valley Hospital medical centers, in cooperation with College of Southern Nevada (CSN), Nevada State College (NSC) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), is offering Registered Nursing students an opportunity to be selected for the Valley Health System’s Adopt-A-Student Program.
http://www.valleyhealthsys.com/Employment/Adopt-A-Student

Other Funds

The School of Nursing has been the recipient of several Nursing scholarship funds. The criteria for each fund is determined by the donor (see below) and is available upon inquiry. The availability of funds is variable. Students seeking financial assistance (scholarship or loans) should complete on application form at the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office as well as the School form. If known, please specify the scholarship for which you are applying. Award recipients are chosen by faculty utilizing donor criteria.

AfterCollege/AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund
AfterCollege, the leading employment website for nursing/allied health care students and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) have partnered to offer this new scholarship program for students pursuing professional nursing education programs. This scholarship program supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree in nursing.
http://www.aftercollege.com/groups/aacn.asp?id=971782795

AORN Foundation Scholarships and Grants
The AORN Foundation Scholarship Program offers financial support to students enrolled in nursing schools and perioperative nurses pursuing bachelors, masters, or doctoral degrees. With the critical nursing shortage and the cost of higher education, the AORN Foundation Board of Trustees knows it is of the utmost importance to fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in nursing and for nurses advancing their professional careers.
http://www.aorn.org

Apply for the CampusRN - Nevada Nursing Scholarship
Visit CampusRN to apply for the $2500.00 regional scholarship.

The Dan Mordecai Educational Scholarship Award
The Nevada Organization of Nurse Leaders (NONL) is offering three (3) Nevada Nursing Scholarships. The scholarships are made possible through the Dan Mordecai Educational Scholarship Fund. This scholarship award program is open to graduate and undergraduate nursing students in Nevada, with the award of a $1000 scholarship to each, presented at the NONL Annual Business meeting. Criteria for eligibility and application is outlined on the NONL Scholarship Application form.

Federal Grants Wire
Nursing Education federal grants, government grants and loans.
http://www.federalgrantswire.com

Harry and Rebecca Lahr Foundation Scholarship
Click on link for award information, eligibility criteria, and application form.
http://nursing.unlv.edu/pdf/scholarships/Lahr_Scholarship_Packet_5.20.09.pdf

NLN Dissertation Scholarships
The NLN Foundation for Nursing Education's purpose is to support the mission of the National League for Nursing through the funding of endowments and the development of initiatives that benefit the NLN's membership, increase member accessibility to educational programs, and fund new and innovative research.
http://www.nlnfoundation.org

March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship - Applications for 2010 scholarships due January 15, 2010
To recognize and promote excellence in nursing care of mothers and babies, the March of Dimes offers several $5,000 scholarships annually to registered nurses enrolled in graduate programs of maternal-child nursing.
http://www.marchofdimes.com/scholarship

ONS Foundation Awards, Grants, and Scholarships
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), the ONS Foundation, and the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) are dedicated to the professional development of oncology nurses around the world. Through the awards, scholarships, and research grants, these organizations seek to recognize those nurses devoted to the care of individuals with cancer and to the speciality of oncology nursing.
http://www.ons.org/awards/foundawards

Siemens Oncology Scholarship Program at Nevada Cancer Institute
Nevada Cancer Institute in collaboration with Siemens Foundation has established four (4) $5,000 scholarships to assist undergraduate and graduate health science majors in earning their higher education degrees. The scholarships are intended to help cover tuition, fees and other reasonable costs, including required textbooks, clinical supplies and laboratory expenses. It is a one-year scholarship, payable in two equal amounts during the academic year.
http://www.nevadacancerinstitute.org

Western Undergraduate Exchange
The Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE), coordinated by the Western Interchange Commission for Higher Education, is for students of 14 western states who may enroll in programs at institutions in other WUE states at reduced tuition levels available only for WUE students.

UNLV Student Financial Services: -> http://nursing.unlv.edu/pdf/wue.2008.pdf
WUE: University of Nevada, Las Vegas -> http://wue.wiche.edu/profile.jsp?id=82
Athletic Training/Financial Aid -> http://www.unlv.edu/athletics/training/financial.htm
UNLV Scholarship Application -> http://financialaid.unlv.edu/Applications/scholarships.asp

Scholarship & Awards