2024 VASN Scholarships & GRANTS - CLOSED APPPLICATIONS
VASN is committed to making higher education a little more affordable for students in 2024. We want to recognize one VASN member, one VASN family member, and one current Virginia high school senior each with a $1000 VASN Scholarship. Please see criteria and application forms for each category below.
Scholarship for One VASN Member ($1000)
To be eligible for this award, candidates must:
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Be a current VASN member in good standing, as of January 1, 2024;
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Be enrolled in an educational program for higher education in the field of Nursing, for the Fall 2024 semester;
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Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from your most previous educational records;
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Submit a copy of your current/most recent transcripts, upon request
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Submit a completed application online no later than August 31, 2024 at 11:59PM
Scholarship for One VASN Family Member ($1000)
To be eligible for this award, candidates must:
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Be an immediate child or grandchild of a current VASN member, who is in good standing, as of January 1, 2024;
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Be a current high school senior or a college student enrolled in your first undergraduate program;
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Be enrolled in an educational program for higher education for the Fall 2024 semester;
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Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from your most current educational records;
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Submit a copy of your current/most recent transcripts, upon request;
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Submit a completed application online no later than August 31, 2024 at 11:59PM
Scholarship for One Virginia High School Senior ($1000)
To be eligible for this award, candidates must:
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Be a current member in good standing (as of January 2024) of a VA state level high school organization geared toward health and/or wellness (example: Health Occupations Students of America, HOSA);
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Be enrolled in an educational program for higher education for the Fall 2024 semester;
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Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from your most current educational records;
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Submit a copy of your current transcripts, upon request;
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Submit a completed application online no later than August 31, 2024 at 11:59PM
The awardees of each scholarship will be decided by random drawings. The winners will be notified as soon as possible and must provide transcripts and other documents to prove eligibility, before the scholarships will be awarded. Should anyone selected be found ineligible, VASN will randomly select another name and repeat the process for the respective scholarship category. Monies shall be paid directly to the awardee’s chosen educational program for higher education - in the awardee’s name. All decisions shall be final.
2024 VASN Grants for Certification & Re-Certification (Links to Application will be posted August 1, 2024)
Certification represents a national standard of preparation, knowledge, and practice and is a voluntary process. Three (3) grants are available to members who earn their certification credential through the National Board for Certification in School Nursing (NBCSN) during 2024. Application deadline is August 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
Maintaining NBCSN certification requires school nurses to complete numerous professional development activities, which can become costly. To help offset the fees for renewal, VASN is offering four (4) grants to members who renew their NBCSN during 2024. Application deadline is August 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
Professional Development Grants
Professional Development Grants of up to $100 may be available throughout the year to members who have participated in a professional development activity for which they are presenting or are being recognized at a NASN National Conference or another nursing venue. Please contact a VASN Board Member for information about these grants.