The Duke University School of Nursing Making a Difference in Nursing Program is a six-week, summer full-time nursing immersion experience for eight non-nursing undergraduates, supported by the Duke Endowment.

 

By the end of the six week summer program, participating students will:

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: The program activities are substantial, requiring a full-time commitment from each student (students cannot work, take classes, participate in other summer programs, or go on vacation while in the program). Attendance at meetings and seminars is mandatory.

 

AWARDS: Each student will receive a $4,000 stipend, support for up to two visits home, depending on location, and free on-campus housing.

 

ELIGIBILITY: Making a Difference in Nursing Program fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to college undergraduates who are US citizens and permanent residents, who are beginning their senior year, who meet the grade point average requirement, and who have not declared nursing as a major. Priority will be given to students from under represented groups in nursing: American Indian/Alaskan, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Male.

 

GPA Requirement: 3.0 and above in all majors

 

HOW TO APPLY:
Application and Forms for completion can be found here.

Complete application and supporting materials must be sent to the Office of Admissions and Student Services at the address listed below.

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Student Recruiter
Office of Admissions and Student Services
Box 3322 DUMC
307 Trent Drive
Durham, NC 27710
919-668-2345