Financial Aid - PHD & MS-PHD Programs

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GAANN (Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need)

Up to $30,000/year

The GAANN Nursing Scholars award is based on financial need and academic promise. It includes a stipend of up to $30K/year for those who qualify for that level based on financial need. The review process will favor students early in their academic program, but any may apply. You must be US citizens or permanent residents, not be receiving other federal funding (i.e., individual NRSA), and able to meet the grant targets of proposal defense by 3.5 years from entry (4.5 for MS-PhD) and graduation by 5 years (6 for MS-PhD).  Because it is designed to prepare faculty, in addition to the standard curriculum, recipients will take a course on course design (an adaptation of NUR417) and attend a weekly seminar during a year of TA work before completion of the program. This would mean additional TA work if a continuing student has already completed the required hours. The adapted course and accompanying seminar will not be available until Fall 2007. GAANN application, instructions, and the standard university financial aid application with its instructions, are due June 1, 2006. Read the eligibility requirements carefully and complete all parts of both applications. All personal information will be kept confidential. Contact the Office of Student Affairs. Send an email (sonadmissions@urmc.rochester.edu) or call (585-275-2375) for an application.

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Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Program (BAGNC) Predoctoral Scholarship

Up to $50,000 per annum for two years

The American Academy of Nursing is seeking applicants for Predoctoral Scholarships. Predoctoral applicants must:

• Be registered nurses,

• Hold degree(s) in nursing, AND

• Be United States citizens or permanent U.S. residents.

The BAGNC program seeks and supports diversity in its applicants and requires all candidates to demonstrate potential for long-term contributions to the field of geriatric nursing. The program is also committed to advancing well-qualified applicants from underrepresented minority groups to improve the nation’s ability to provide culturally competent care to its increasingly diverse aging population. 
This year, the BAGNC Awards Program is moving to an online application system. Although this system is still under construction, there is plenty of information currently available on the Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Program (BAGNC) website.

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Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Program (BAGNC) Claire M. Fagin Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in gerontological nursing

$60,000 per annum for two years.  The Mayday Fund provides an additional one-time $5,000 award to selected candidates whose research includes the study of pain in the elderly.

This Fellowship Program, from The American Academy of Nursing, is supported by the John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) and The Atlantic Philanthropies.  Postdoctoral applicants must:

• Be registered nurses,

• Hold degree(s) in nursing, AND

• Be United States citizens or permanent U.S. residents.
  

All postdoctoral applicants must demonstrate evidence of commitment to a career in gerontological nursing research and education and the potential to develop into independent investigators. Applicants must demonstrate potential for long-term contribution to the field of geriatric nursing.
This year, the BAGNC Awards Program is moving to an online application system. Although this system is still under construction, there is plenty of information currently available on the Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Program (BAGNC) website.

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Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Program (BAGNC) MBA Scholarship Program

$50,000

The American Academy of Nursing, with support from the John A. Hartford Foundation of New York City, seeks applicants wishing to pursue a business degree at a highly ranked school of business, anticipating a career focus on the management/leadership of institutions serving the elderly. Exceptions to the MBA requirement will be considered to support MHA programs when the course of study is well beyond that required for licensure as a nursing home administrator. MBA Scholarship applicants must:

• Be registered nurses,

• Hold degree(s) in nursing, AND

• Be United States citizens or permanent U.S. residents.
  

Applicants must have been accepted to, or be currently enrolled in, a highly ranked business school.  Applicants must provide specific examples of ability to understand organizational and management challenges as well as strategic approaches to such challenges and provide evidence of previous commitment to gerontology.
This year, the BAGNC Awards Program is moving to an online application system. Although this system is still under construction, there is plenty of information currently available on the Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Program (BAGNC) website.

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Sharon Davies Memorial Awards - Research Grant Opportunities

$10,000

The Sharon Davies Memorial Awards Grant was established in 2003 in memory of Sharon Davies a psychiatric nurse, a researcher and a staunch advocate for those who suffer from mental illnesses. In 1985, she became actively involved with Freedom From Fear. She was a primary source of advice and encouragement. The family, friends and colleagues of Sharon created this program to provide grants to individuals to assist them in the area of mental health research. The program is particularly interested in novice researchers but all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. The grant awards $10,000 to a registered nurse or nurse practitioner employed in the mental health field in a research or clinical capacity. The candidate must have a mentor that is an established investigator supporting them in their research.

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Lucretia H. Richter Nursing Scholarship award

$1,000 (four awards annually)

Students must be completing their BS or MS degree, show a commitment to nursing, faculty recommendation and financial need. Applications are available in Helen Wood Hall 1-126, Office of Student Affairs. Send an email (sonadmissions@urmc.rochester.edu) or call (585-275-2375).

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American Legion Scholarship
The Eight and Forty Lung and Respiratory Nursing Scholarship Fund

$2,500

Established to assist registered nurses (RN) with advanced preparation for positions in supervision, administration or teaching. Students are to have prospects of being employed in specific positions in hospitals, clinics or health departments on completion of their education and the position must have a full-time and direct relationship to lung and respiratory control.  Full details may be secured from the local Eight and Forty Scholarship Chairman or The American Legion Education Program, Attn: Eight and Forty Scholarships, PO Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206.

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New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships

$1,000 – $5,000/year

Priority given to economically disadvantaged or historically underrepresented minority undergraduate and graduate students studying in 24 different professions at NYS schools.

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Tylenol Brand Scholarship Fund

$1,000 – $10,000

Students who demonstrate leadership in community activities and school activities and who intend to major in areas that will lead to careers in health-related fields.

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AORN Foundation - Zimmer Chapter RNFA Grants

$500 (four awards annually)

Through a generous donation by CBPN, four scholarships are available to nurses who plan to enroll in a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) educational program. Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate completion of an RNFA program during the funding period. Applicants must attend RNFA programs currently accepted for eligibility for CNRFA certification.  For a complete list, go to the Certboard website.

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Dante Scholarship

Varies

The Italian Women’s Civic Club funds and administers the Dante Scholarship Program, a series of four endowed scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study at the several Rochester colleges including the University of Rochester. The mission of the Club today focuses on supporting higher education opportunities for young adults of Italian ancestry.
Eligibility Criteria:

• Have academic standing as a sophomore or junior in an undergraduate degree program; or a senior accepted into a graduate degree program; or a full-time graduate student enrolled in a master’s level or doctoral program at the University of Rochester. 

• Demonstrate and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.

• Be a legal resident or native of the Greater Rochester Area, including Monroe, Orleans, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, and Genesee counties. 

• Have some Italian heritage and be available and willing to attend the Dante Scholarship Ball and participate in one IWCC event that celebrates Italian American heritage.

For an online application, please go to Dante Scholarship and then click Scholarship.

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A grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust grant, HSBC Bank USA, Trustee 

Competitive tuition scholarships are available through the School of Nursing to support study in the MS/PhD programs.

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New York State Tuition Assistance (TAP)

Up to $5,000/year for undergraduate students and up to $575/year for graduate students

State grant awarded to New York State residents who are matriculated in New York State schools on a full-time basis. Must be a New York State resident, matriculated in an accepted program, and enrolled full-time. Need-based grant.

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Advanced Education Nurse Traineeship Grant (AEN)

The amount of the AEN award is usually determined each summer after the level of funding from the federal government is announced.

Financial assistance for full-time graduate nursing students is available through University funds and the Advanced Education Nurse Traineeship Award (AEN). The United State Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions, sponsor the Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship. The purpose of the traineeship is to increase the number of MSN-prepared nurses in the United States. No payback of funds is required with this traineeship. Contact Beth Flanders at (585) 276-3727.

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Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans

Maintenance grant of $20,000. Tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended.

Each year up to 2 years the Fellow receives a maintenance grant of $20,000 and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended. Graduate student in any professional field or scholarly discipline in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences.