Beta Upsilon Chapter Scholarship Award
The Beta Upsilon Scholarship is an award of up to $750 that is to be used for educational costs by the student. Awardees will be asked to sign a letter stating how they plan to use the funds.
We are now accepting ONLY electronic submissions for the Beta Upsilon Scholarship, which will be awarded each year at the fall induction.
No paper submissions will be accepted. Electronic submissions allow for better peer review across locations in a timely manner for all submissions.
Completed application materials must be submitted via email attachment to the Second Vice-President, Jacqueline M. McGrath at jmmcgrath@vcu.edu by November 1, 2007.
Criteria:
Applicant must be enrolled in a baccalaureate or graduate nursing program at the time of the award.
Materials to Submit:
- Completed Application Form (MS Word or PDF)
- One page written statement of personal and professional goals. Include content on how these goals will contribute to the practice of nursing or the welfare of patients.
- Three letters of recommendation. Two (2) letters must be from faculty members; one (1) must be from professional associates. Letters can be submitted separately or with the application but must arrive before November 1, 2007. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure receipt of the letters.
- Copy of current transcript or program of study (PDF format preferred)
- Resume or Vitae (optional)
Preference will be given to Sigma Theta Tau members when all other attributes of the applicants under discussion are equal.
Completed application materials will be evaluated for quality, merit, feasibility, clarity and consistency across goals and proposed contributions.
Deadline for submission is November 1, 2007