Scholarships
The School of Nursing has several named scholarships and assistantships that are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students. In most cases, scholarships are renewed annually provided that the criteria continue to be met (i.e., GPA, financial need, etc.). Scholarships are not transferable to another major.
General Information (Undergraduate Students):
- School of Nursing scholarships require a student to be enrolled in the nursing major and are not transferrable to another major. Scholarships awarded at the University level may or may not be transferrable. Please check with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for more information.
- In many cases scholarships may be renewed annually provided the scholarship criteria continue to be met (e.g., GPA, financial need, residency, etc). Your award letter may stipulate whether or not your scholarship is renewable. For non-renewable scholarships, you will need to reapply each year.
- Some scholarships are based on financial need. Financial need is determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and requires the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA form) each year.
- If you have completed the FAFSA form and your personal circumstances have changed (e.g., job loss, death of a family member), please contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to file an appeal. For more information, click here
- Academic merit is typically defined as a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Some scholarships have different stipulations.
- Scholarship monies are awarded once a year for the entire academic year. Applications are due May 1st of each year for the following academic year.
See specific application instructions for each undergraduate and graduate award below.
The Dr. Jeanne K. Buxbaum Scholarship is awarded to at least one undergraduate and one graduate student interested in gerontological nursing.
This application is due by May 15th.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:
- Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student in the UD School of Nursing.
- Undergraduate students must be enrolled as a full-time student
- Demonstrated academic excellence (GPA ≥ 3.0).
- Full-Time matriculated undergraduate (registered for at least 12 credits each semester) or graduate student (registered for at least 9 credits each semester) in the UD School of Nursing.
- Articulated/demonstrated sincere interest in older adults with vision or other sensory impairments.
At least one undergraduate nursing student scholarship and one graduate nursing student assistantship stipend will be awarded each academic year. Number of annual scholarships and award amount will depend on quality of applicants and available Endowment monies.
If you have any questions about the scholarship, please email Dr. Pia Inguito at pia@udel.edu.
HOW TO APPLY
Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student in the UD School of Nursing:
- Complete the online application here
- Write a brief essay, 1-2 page, single-spaced word document, describing your:
- Interest in older adults/persons experiencing sensory impairments
- Experiences that have influenced your interest in older adults/persons experiencing sensory impairments
- Short and long-term goals toward a career in gerontological nursing
- Submit completed application and email your 1-2 page essay and resume to Dr. Inguito, pia@udel.edu by May 15th
- Email Dr. Inguito at pia@udel.edu to schedule an interview between May 16 and May 23.
All applications submitted and interviews completed in May will be considered in the selection of award recipients.
Scholarship decisions will be made in July for the subsequent academic year.
In the event that no qualified applications are received in May, applications will be sought during the fall semester, with receipt of applications by December 1, interviews completed by December 15th and final decision for the spring semester made by the first week in January.
Open to residents of Delaware only, this fund is to provide scholarship support to one or more undergraduate students from Kent County, Delaware enrolled in the School of Nursing at the University of Delaware. If there are no qualified applicants from Kent County, Delaware, then the scholarship may be awarded to one or more undergraduate students from elsewhere in the State of Delaware enrolled in the School of Nursing at the University of Delaware.
The Scholarship shall be awarded primarily on the basis of academic merit. A recipient shall be a student who demonstrates high motivation to succeed and persistent industry in order to achieve worthwhile goals. A recipient should be a strong student, but motivation and effort are to be weighed as well as academic credentials. Indicators of motivation and effort may include such things as a student having a part-time job and engaging in constructive extra-curricular activities while attending high school and college. This Scholarships may be renewed if the student continues to meet criteria.
Applicants must:
- Complete the SON scholarship application, including a short essay.
- Enter specific extracurricular activities and/or part-time jobs under the “Qualifications” section on the application.
This application is due by April 15.
This fellowship is awarded to a graduate student in the School of Nursing who demonstrates the ability to problem solve in the healthcare setting to promote best practice and individualized patient care. This is a $1,500 award granted to two graduate students in the fall of each academic year. If there are not two eligible students, one $3,000 award may be granted per academic year.
Applicants must:
- Complete the SON scholarship application, including a short essay and a recent resume/CV.
- Enter specific problem-solving promoting best practice, and individualized patient care in the clinical setting experience under “Areas of Interest” on the application.
This application is due by August 1.
The Dr. Jeanne K. Buxbaum Scholarship is awarded to at least one undergraduate and one graduate student interested in gerontological nursing.
This application is due by May 15th.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:
- Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student in the UD School of Nursing.
- Demonstrated academic excellence (GPA ≥ 3.0).
- Full-Time matriculated undergraduate (registered for at least 12 credits each semester) or graduate student (registered for at least 9 credits each semester) in the UD School of Nursing.
- Articulated/demonstrated sincere interest in older adults with vision or other sensory impairments.
At least one undergraduate nursing student scholarship and one graduate nursing student assistantship stipend will be awarded each academic year. Number of annual scholarships and award amount will depend on quality of applicants and available Endowment monies.
If you have any questions about the scholarship, please email Dr. Pia Inguito at pia@udel.edu.
HOW TO APPLY
Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student in the UD School of Nursing:
- Complete the online application here
- Write a brief essay, 1-2 page, single-spaced word document, describing your:
- Interest in older adults/persons experiencing sensory impairments
- Experiences that have influenced your interest in older adults/persons experiencing sensory impairments
- Short and long-term goals toward a career in gerontological nursing
- Submit completed application and email your 1-2 page essay and resume to Dr. Inguito, pia@udel.edu by May 15th
- Email Dr. Inguito at pia@udel.edu to schedule an interview between May 16 and May 23.
All applications submitted and interviews completed in May will be considered in the selection of award recipients.
Scholarship decisions will be made in July for the subsequent academic year.
In the event that no qualified applications are received in May, applications will be sought during the fall semester, with receipt of applications by December 1, interviews completed by December 15th and final decision for the spring semester made by the first week in January.
The Alfred I. duPont Nursing Scholars Fund Award is for students enrolled in a doctoral nursing program. This is a $4,000 award granted to two graduate students in the fall of each academic year. If there are not two eligible students, one $8,000 award may be granted per academic year.
Applicants must:
- Complete the SON scholarship application, including a short essay and a recent resume/CV.
- Enter specific career goals after doctoral degree completion under “Areas of Interest” on the application.
This application is due by August 1.
- $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a Master’s or doctoral degree student to be used for tuition for a graduate course required for the program degree.
- Must be a current member of Beta Xi At-Large.
- Scholarship monies will be forwarded to the recipient upon proof of successful completion (grade transcript) of a post baccalaureate course applicable to a graduate nursing degree.
- Past and/or present involvement in the chapter will be heavily considered in this award.
- Submit the following to Patricia Barnard, Chair, Research & Awards Committee, pjbarnar@udel.edu:
- Cover page with name, address, phone #, university/college and date of graduation
- Summary of your professional goals
- Essay on “The importance of research and scholarship in professional nursing”. This 500 to 750-word essay should address a current research or scholarly interest/project and will be published in the chapter newsletter.
Application Deadlines:
May 1st for Spring semester applications
December 1st for Fall applications
These funds are used to support graduate students enrolled in the School of Nursing who are studying to become Nurse Practitioners enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing, Doctorate in Nursing Practice program, or other successor programs that will lead to the designation of Nurse Practitioner.
This is a $2,000 award given in the fall of each academic year.
Applicants must:
- Complete the SON scholarship application, including a short essay and a recent resume/CV.
- Enter specific career goals after doctoral degree completion under “Areas of Interest” on the application.
This application is due by August 1.
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