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Benton-Meier Scholarships
This American Psychological Foundation program provides financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generations to come.
Deadline: June 1, 2013
Sponsor: American Psychological Foundation
APF supports two annual $2,500 scholarships are available for graduate students in neuropsychology.
Eligibility
Candidates must have:
Completed doctoral candidacy.
Demonstrated research competence and area commitment.
IRB approval must be received from host institution before funding can be awarded if human participants are involved.
The application must be co-signed by the candidate's faculty mentor or director of training, after he or she has certified the accuracy of the student's information.
Kidney & Urology Foundation of America Vincent Stefano Scholarship Award
This award is for college-bound patients (aged 17-25) with kidney disease whose academic career would benefit from financial assistance.
Recipients can receive up to $2,000 per year (renewable for up to 4 years maximum).
Completed application forms must be received by Friday, May 24, 2013 to be considered for this award cycle. The entire application, including letters of recommendation, must be mailed together. We will not accept any applications sent by fax.
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Health Affairs Scholarship
Application deadline: November 15
The Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) Health Affairs Scholarship was established to provide assistance to a GAPNA member who wishes to attend the annual American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) National Nurse Practitioner Summit. The recipient of the Health Affairs Scholarship will receive an award up to $1500 to be used for registration fees, travel, lodging, and other summit-related costs.
The following criteria will be used in selecting the GAPNA Health Affairs Scholarship recipient:
• GAPNA membership for a minimum of two years; student membership applies
• Demonstrated interest in health affairs and policy legislation but cannot have previously attended the ACNP National Nurse Practitioner Summit
Terms of Acceptance of the GAPNA Health Affairs Scholarship:
• The recipient agrees to commit to participate actively on the GAPNA Health Affairs Committee for the next two years and to participate in the planning of the Health Affairs Committee activities at the annual GAPNA conference.
• The recipient will submit an article on the National Nurse Practitioner Summit for the next issue of the GAPNA newsletter.
• The recipient should participate in conference activities related to Health Affairs.
To apply for the scholarship, please complete both pages of the application and submit to the GAPNA National Office no later than November 15.
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association GNP Student Scholarship
Scholarship amounts are at least $2,500, and may be awarded up to $5,000.
Among other things, candidates must be:
• Full-time students matriculated or matriculating into one of the following programs:
◦ Adult/Gero Primary Care
◦ Adult/Gero Acute Care
◦ Adult/Gero Clinical Nurse Specialist;
• Must plan to work in the field of nursing focusing on the older adult
• Must be a GAPNA member in good standing
Submission deadline is June 15, 2013.
Cystinosis Foundation Deanna Lynn Potts Scholarship
Deanna Lynn Potts was born with Cystinosis and lived to be 27 years old. Before she died, she discussed her wishes to start a scholarship fund for children with Cystinosis.
We know how devastating a chronic illness can have on a family emotionally, physically, socially, and financially. Children with Cystinosis are living longer, thanks to medical science and therefore, embarking on careers.
These careers require education. Education is expensive, yet something we do not want to deprive our children of in our world today. Due to the financially draining medical costs, it might prove difficult to send a child to college.
Through this fund, we hope to help some of those students.
PURPOSE: To provide supplemental financial assistance to an undergraduate student diagnosed with Cystinosis enrolled in an accredited collegiate or vocational program.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: A $1000 scholarship awarded annually. The award is contingent upon the winners acceptance to an accredited college, university, or vocational program and will be payable to the education institution to be applied to tuition, room and board.
ELIGIBILITY: Each candidate must be a current high school senior, who has Cystinosis and have a financial need.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Documentation/verification of Cystinosis (e.g. letter from physician.)
An official copy of high school transcript.
Two letters of recommendation from current teachers/faculty members and/or counselors regarding applicant's scholastic aptitude and personal qualifications.
An essay of 500 words. We want to know a person who has played a vital role in student's life. How? Why? The essay should be typewritten and double spaced
A copy of the previous year's income tax return.
JUDGING CRITERIA: The essay will earn a possible 40 points and will be judged on the basis of rationale, grammar and comprehension. Transcripts and letters of recommendation will carry a possible additional 20 points. The Cystinosis Foundation Board will establish an independent judging panel to evaluate and rate the applicants. The decision of the judges is final. Finalists may be interviewed before selection is made.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Application and all accompanying documents must be received at the Cystinosis Foundation Office in a single, flat package by March 30th of each year. You can call the Cystinosis Foundation for an application 888-631-1588.
Remember, the deadline for receiving applications is March 30th of each year.
ISCTR-American College of Cardiology Foundation Cardiovascular Translational Research Scholarship
sponsored by Dignity Health, St. John's Hospital
The purpose of the program is to recognize and provide financial support for research efforts by outstanding cardiovascular scholars. This scholarship is to encourage junior faculty in the early phases of their careers in the field of cardiology. The program is intended for a physician with a strong interest in developing a career in cardiovascular translational research.
One year of previous interventional cardiology training is required. The duration of the program is one year. The awardee will develop skills and expertise in translating basic biological and device concepts into clinical application.
Goal: The overall goal of the program is to provide the clinical scientist (a physician) with the necessary scientific background that does not exist in today's curriculum. The program will enable the awardee to expedite scientific discovery to clinical application, ultimately benefitting the patient and society by providing science earlier and decreasing the developmental costs related to new devices and/or novel biologic therapies.
The program will cover the topics of:
• Basic science
• Preclinical science
• Clinical science and trial design
• Regulatory pathways (FDA) for IND (investigational new drug application) and IDE (investigational new device exemption)
The emphasis will be on biologics (stem cell therapy and genomics) and cardiovascular device development.
Objectives: The fellow will:
• Develop the skills and knowledge to take a scientific concept to the bedside
• Gain substantial knowledge about the steps in cardiovascular translational research
• Understand product development related to devices or biologics
• Learn about toxicology studies required on small and large animal models that serve for IND or IDE application
• Understand the statistical design and analysis required for toxicology studies, and phase I, II, and III clinical trials
• Learn about the regulatory pathways for and how to prepare an IND (Investigational Drug Application) and an IDE (Investigational Device Exemption)
• Understand fundraising, NIH grant application process, opportunities in the venture capital arena, and developing and maintaining relationships with industry
Eligibility: Applicants eligible for the award are those who:
• Have completed one year of previous interventional cardiology.
• Are members or are eligible to become a member of the ACC and ISCTR
• Will spend the duration of the Scholarship at an institution that has the ability to perform translational research (conducts both preclinical and clinical research) and can administer the curriculum found here:
http://www.cardiosource.org/~/media/Files/ACC/Membership/awards/ISCTR%20Curriculum.ashx
The Award: The award will offer $60,000 of salary support to begin July 1, 2014 and run through June 30, 2015.
Funding Source: The ACCF is grateful to Dignity Health St. John’s Hospital for their financial support for this award.
Nomination Procedure: Criteria for selection includes qualifications, background, interests, and commitment of the applicant.
How to Apply: The submission site for applications will open this summer. Please stay tuned for more information.
Deadline: September 23, 2013
For more information: Email Julia Berman or call 800-253-4636, ext. 6648.
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates Educational Program Scholarships
SUNA has made available annual scholarships – three for the Annual Conference in the fall and three for the Annual Symposium in the spring.
Scholarships The SUNA Foundation provides expenses up to a maximum of $1,200, which will be reimbursed after submission accompanied by original receipts for registration, travel, hotel, and meals. Any unused funds are non-transferable.
Eligibility Criteria
Membership must be current and active for the immediate past 2 years.
Currently employed in urologic nursing.
Program content must relate to area of employment.
Selection Process
Application is to be submitted to the SUNA national office by June 1 for the Annual Conference and by November 1 for the Annual Symposium.
The SUNA Foundation Board of Trustees will evaluate requests and determine the recipient or will form a task force for this purpose. In the event of equal qualifications, further documentation will be requested.
Applicants will be notified of their status in a timely manner.
Recipient's Responsibility
Recipient must attend all educational presentations indicated on registration form.
Recipient must write a letter to the SUNA Board of Directors describing the experience and the effect it had on their career with permission to publish the letter.
Recipient must submit a provided authorized SUNA travel voucher form with original receipts within 30 days of the meeting attended.
Nursing Economic$ Foundation Scholarship Program
Nursing Economic$ Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications until June 15
The Board of Trustees of the Nursing Economic$ Foundation will award up to four $5,000 scholarships to registered nurses in Masters or Doctoral nursing programs who submit applications before June 15.
The Board is proud to support graduate level nursing education, with an emphasis on administration or management, with these annual scholarships. Applications will be reviewed after the June 15 deadline, and winners will be notified by August 15.
Candidate requirements are as follows:
Must be matriculated or matriculating into an accredited, degree-granting, Masters or Doctoral nursing program with an emphasis on administration or management for the school year at a School of Nursing in the United States.
Must plan to continue in the field of nursing with a career interest in nursing administration, management, leadership, or education upon completion of degree program.
Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) and a United States citizen.
Must complete the Nursing Economic$ Foundation Scholarship award application and submit to the Foundation office prior to the deadline of June 15.
May not have previously been awarded a Nursing Economic$ Foundation Scholarship while enrolled in the same degree program for which this application is being made.
Understands that this scholarship is not exclusive. It may be received by the student in addition to any other scholarships or grants that have been awarded.
Grants the Nursing Economic$ Foundation and the Nursing Economic$ journal the right to publish a picture and biography or other application-related information if awarded a Foundation scholarship.
Agrees that any scholarship awards will be used to defer the cost of tuition and other school-related fees (excluding: room, board, social, health insurance or athletic fees) in the degree-granting program and further understands that the Nursing Economic$ Foundation will pay the awarded scholarship jointly to the individual and the indicated school.
Cannot be a member of the Nursing Economic$ Foundation Board of Trustees; a member of the Nursing Economic$ Editorial Board; an employee of the Nursing Economic$ Foundation; an employee of Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.; or a family member of any of the above.
For additional information, visit www.nursingeconomics.net, or contact Nursing Economic$ at 856-256-2300 or nejrnl@ajj.com.
Radiology Centennial Scholarship Award
The Radiology Centennial Scholarship award is named in recognition of the Centennial Year of the discovery of x-rays. The award is intended to aid graduate students who are pursuing a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. The Scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and a potential for continued achievement beyond graduation. Financial support is provided by the members of the Academy and by corporate sponsors. Award The Radiology Centennial Scholarship award includes a certificate and a check for $5000. Scholarships will be awarded at the Annual Session of the AAOMR. Eligibility The Radiology Centennial Scholarship award is available to students enrolled in an accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology graduate program beyond the first year at the time of receiving the Award. Previous winners of this Award are not eligible. Applicants are not eligible for the Howard R. Raper Award. Applicants should be members of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology or should have applied for such membership. Selection Criteria Applications will be reviewed by members of the Awards Committee and the award is given based on the following criteria:
1. Completed Application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of goals
4. Three letters of reference Application The deadline for application is August 2. The application, CV and statement of goals can be completed and submitted online.
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