Scholarships

King County Nurses Association (KCNA) is proud to help ensure the future of nursing in our community by offering scholarships to qualified nursing students. The annual deadline is March 1. The deadline for 2010 has passed, 2011 info will be on the website in the fall of 2010.

Other options for scholarship info are on the Washington Center for Nursing website: click here




Congratulations to the 2010 Scholarship Recipients!


SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 
  • To provide financial assistance to qualified students who have a permanent address or are currently enrolled in a nursing program in King County and are preparing for a career as a Registered Nurse, or to RN's returning for an advanced degree in nursing or a related field.
  • To encourage and provide for continuing diversity within the nursing organization.

TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Categories of scholarships include:

Basic Program: General scholarships will be awarded to students preparing for a career as a Registered Nurse. At least one of these Scholarships is designated for an ethnic minority student.

Graduate Entry Program: Scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in a graduate entry program in nursing.

RN Baccalaureate (RNB) Program: Scholarships will be awarded to a Registered Nurse in a program leading to a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Valerie Weiss, ARNP, MN, MA, Memorial Scholarship Award: Scholarships will be awarded to a current RN working toward an advanced degree in nursing or a related field. The award is given as a lasting legacy to an outstanding nurse whose professional commitment was an inspiration to her colleagues and patients alike.

KCNA reserves the right to alter distribution of scholarships depending on applications received.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

All Scholarships:
  • Be currently enrolled in the State of Washington in a generic nursing program (accredited by NLNAC or CCNE) leading to initial licensure as a RN; OR a program for current RNs leading to a bachelor's degree in nursing; OR a program leading to an advanced degree in nursing or a related field.
  • Maintain a minimum "B" average (3.0 grade point average).
  • Maintain a permanent address in King County or be enrolled in a nursing program in King County.
Valerie Weiss Memorial Scholarship:
  • Demonstrate an exemplary commitment to the nursing profession through extracurricular professional activities.

AWARD CRITERIA

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of:
  • Academic Performance
  • School Involvement
  • Community Involvement
  • Professional Activities

Questions?? Contact us at 206/545-0603, or email kcnurses@kcnurses.org.