Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship Fund for New 15 Month Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Students

NYU College of Nursing Scholarships and Awards

Deadlines
August 15th for Fall 2013; December 2nd for Spring 2014

Established by Dr. Leonhard Felix Fuld and his sister, Florentine, in honor of their mother, the Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship Fund assists new 15-Month Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Students at the NYU College of Nursing. Scholarships are based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need. Through a competitive selection process, eight (8) recipients in both the fall and spring semesters will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $10,000 divided equally over the four semesters of enrollment ($2,500 per semester) in the 15 Month Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Program.

Applicants should demonstrate an interest in one of the following areas

1. Career in academic leadership and research toward a PhD in nursing


2. Career in community health settings

Eligibility and Submission Requirements

1. Applicants must be matriculated and enrolled full-time in the 15-Month Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program.


2. Demonstrate strong academic performance from prior degree or degrees with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA)
   


3. Applicants must submit a brief 500-word essay describing their interest or commitment to one of the above specified areas of interest. Please include any information that will be helpful to the College of Nursing Scholarship Committee


4. Applicants must complete or have on file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for the Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship Fund which demonstrates financial need


5. Completed application form


6. Current resume that includes the grade point averages (GPA) of all degrees


7. All transcripts from completed degrees 8. Submit the attached application along with a current resume, essay and official transcripts (copies of official transcripts acceptable)

Please Note: All application materials must be contained in ONE PDF document. Separate PDF's will not be accepted.

Source: Nyu