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NEF Scholarships are for Master's and Doctoral degree study in Nursing. Should you have any questions or concerns about the Application, contact the NEF Office at 212-590-2443 for assistance.

Requirements
The following criteria must be met for eligibility:

• Master's Students
  • Enrolled full- OR part-time in a professionally NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing program
  • Completed at least 12 credits of the program
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.6
• Doctoral Students
  • Enrolled full- OR part-time in a doctoral program in Nursing or a nursing related field
  • Completed at least 12 credits of the program
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.6
• Proof of current citizenship is required. If you are in the process of becoming a United States citizen, you are eligible to apply. You will be asked to upload a copy of one of the following acceptable forms of identification as proof of citizenship:
  • The biographic page of your United States Passport
  • Your Birth Certificate
  • Your Naturalization Certificate from the USCIS
• National professional nursing association membership - you will be asked to upload a copy of your membership card

Instructions
Please click the link below to begin the online application process. You can save information submitted and return to the application by signing-on with your user name and password. Note the Status Message on the right which indicates your application is in process and when complete. Also note the Navigation/Checklist which gives you easy access to each section of the application process. When you open the online Scholarship Application you will be asked to:

• Provide the e-mail address for three individuals whom you have asked to submit Reference Forms. An e-mail will be automatically sent to these individuals providing a link for submitting their references for your application. Three references are: academic, employment, other.
• Upload a Personal Essay and Goal Statement. The suggested length of the essay is approximately 800 words. Your essay should state your professional goals and assess your potential for making a contribution to the nursing profession. Essays are rated on identification of your long-term goals, evidence of potential to meet these goals, and the clarity of your statements.
• Submit a $20 application fee via PayPal
• In addition, you will be required to submit official transcripts directly from the colleges/universities you have attended to the NEF Office at the following address:
  
  Nurses Educational Funds, Inc.
  304 Park Avenue South, 11th floor
  New York, New York 10010

The deadline for all application material including references and transcripts is March 1, 2010.

NB: If you intend to move anytime before NEF's May selection period, provide the new address in the event that you are selected as a scholarship awardee. It is of utmost importance that all applicants keep their contact information updated and current. Please call or e-mail the NEF office with any changes in your contact information, 212-590-2443 or info@n-e-f.org.

Thank you and best wishes for your success!