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Association of Peri-operative Registered Nurses
Applicants for this scholarship are required to be Registered Nurses (RNs) who have been members of the Association of Operating Room Nurses for at least the last twelve months and are seeking an advanced degrees. Former recipients are allowed to reapply. The amount and number of this one-time scholarship awarded varies. Applicants are required to be pursuing courses of study in the area of nursing. Students who are working toward Registered Nursing degree are not required to members of the Association of Operating Room Nurses. Please visit Web site: http://www.aorn.org for more information and application.
Academic Discipline/ Professional Aspirations: Nursing.
Award: This scholarship is for use during freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior years. This scholarship is not renewable. Number: The number of scholarships awarded is 90-150. Amount: The amount of the scholarship awarded is $500-$5,000.
Requirements for Eligibility: The applicant is required to either be enrolled or anticipating enrollment part-time or full-time at a two-year or four-year college or university. Either the applicant or a parent of the applicant must be a member of the Association of Operating Room Nurses. The applicant is required to have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. This scholarship is available only to citizens of the United States.
Requirements for Application: Essay composition, application, school transcript. Deadline: June 15.
Contact:
Terri Plucker, AORN Foundation Administrative Assistant Association of Peri-operative Registered Nurses 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80231 Phone: 800-775-2676 Ext. 278 Fax: 303-755-4219 E-mail: tplucker@aorn.org