Your dedication to the field of nursing is commendable, and now you’re pursuing the most advanced practice-focused degree in the nursing profession—the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Maybe you already hold a bachelor’s in nursing and RN license and you’re interested in transitioning to advanced practice with a BSN to DNP program … maybe you hold an MSN and want to elevate your expertise and specialize through an MSN to DNP program … or maybe you’re coming to the nursing profession as a career changer with a bachelor’s in a field other than nursing and looking for a direct-entry DNP program. Whatever your background might be, you’re taking the first step toward the highest level of educational achievement possible in the field of nursing.
More and more current and aspiring advanced practice nurses are looking at earning a DNP as a way to stay ahead of the curve, especially as the move toward establishing the DNP as the minimum requirement for NP certification is continuing to gain steam. The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) has taken the lead in making the push, with a commitment to seeing all entry level NP programs migrated to the DNP level by 2025.
We know that earning a DNP is no small feat, not to mention that it comes with a hefty price tag. To help ambitious nursing professionals like you, we are offering the Pursuit of Excellence in Nursing Scholarship – worth $1,000!
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Any recently accepted or currently enrolled student in a Doctor of Nursing (DNP) program with CCNE or ACEN accreditation is eligible to apply.
All current DNP students must provide proof of having a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in their doctoral program, and all recently accepted students looking forward to beginning their DNP program must provide proof of being accepted into a qualifying program and provide proof of having a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in their undergraduate or graduate studies, depending on the highest degree earned.
Scholarship Application Requirements
You will need to submit just four things to meet the scholarship application requirements:
- Complete application form with verifiably true and accurate information
- 100% original essay in 2,500 words or less (visit DoctorofNursingPracticeDNP website for topics)
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance in a qualifying DNP program (letter of acceptance or another verifiable document with university letterhead)
- Proof of meeting minimum GPA requirements (transcript summary or another verifiable document with university letterhead)
The application form, required documentation, and essay must all be submitted at the same time.
Any false or inaccurate information on the application form or plagiarized content on the essay would be grounds for immediate disqualification.