Vision of STTI: Connected, empowered nurse leaders transforming global healthcare
Mission of STTI: Developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere
Timeline:
· Applications Commence: December 6th, 2024
· Deadline for applications: December 20th , 2024
· Scholarship Decision by: December 27th, 2024
Purpose: The purpose of the Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Dr. Loretta Ford Omega Gamma Scholarship Fund is to provide eight annual 2500-dollar scholarships from our membership dues to Capella University Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Practitioner (MSN-NP) students who are members of the Omega Gamma Chapter, to help pay the cost of MSN-NP tuition and fees.
The recipients of the 2500-dollar award will be notified by the Omega Gamma Executive Board and the funds will be sent to the Capella University Bursar’s office to cover 2500 dollars toward the recipient’s tuition and fees in the MSN-NP program.
Eligibility Criteria:
The Omega Gamma Chapter Dr. Loretta Ford 2500-dollar scholarship applicant pool includes students who are enrolled in the MSN-NP program at Capella University, have paid their Omega Gamma membership dues in full, and have been inducted into the Omega Gamma Chapter of STTI Honor Society.
Please complete all parts of the application. All information included in the application will be treated as confidential. Failure to complete the application will remove the candidate from consideration.
Scholarship Information:
Information publicizing the scholarship will be emailed December 6, 2024. Eligible member submissions will be accepted beginning December 6, 2024. Application deadline date is December 20th, 2024, at 11:59pm. Winners will be notified via email after December 27th, 2024.
Application Process:
· Submit an essay describing how the Scholarship Award assists in meeting a professional/educational goal
· Submit a CV, resume, or Biographical Sketch of no more than three pages that highlights personal achievements related to nursing, current contributions to the profession of nursing and career goals.
· Submit a Letter of recent professional or academic recommendation.
· Proof of an active RN license (scanned copy of license, screenshot from State Board of Nursing, or from NSCBN Nursys.com)
· Send completed application and attachments to: michele.distler@capella.edu
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Selection Committee will base the selection of the scholarship recipients on the following:
Application: 30 Points
§ Completed CV, resume, or Biosketch
§ Proof of an active RN license (scanned copy of license, screenshot from State Board of Nursing, or from NSCBN Nursys.com)
Essay: 40 Points
§ Personal achievements related to nursing
§ Current contributions to the profession of nursing
§ Career goals
Letter of Recommendation: 30 Points
§ Letter of professional or academic recommendation