Scholarships

Contact: 

Chair of the Scholarship Committee.

Dr. Sherry Pontious     sdpontious@myacc.net    305-321-4294

  MISSION STATEMENT
In support of the mission of the Florida Nurses Association, the Florida Nurses Foundation promotes optimal health care for Florida citizens through prudent stewardship of entrusted funds and through creative philanthropy focused on outcomes that support and advance the profession of nursing.

The Florida Nurses Foundation exists to promote nursing and delivery of healthcare through the advancement of research education and practice. Each year funds are provided to registered nurses and students for scholarships and research grants.

The Foundation was established by members of the Florida Nurses Association in 1983. The first grants were given in 1986 at the Florida Nurses Association Convention. The FNF focus has evolved over time to include contributions to support nursing education and research and to provide assistance to nurses in need.

District 21 Scholarship-Scholarship Committee

                 Dava D. Hartsel Scholarship 

District #21 is pleased to announce the availability of $2000 for the year 2010 from the Wava D. Hartsel Scholarship Fund.

Wava Hartsel was a former president and a very active member for many years. I have taken the liberty of enclosing several applications together with scholarship guidelines. As noted, the scholarship is for students who can verify that they are sophomores (in an Associate Degree Program), or juniors (in a Baccalaureate Degree Program). Please have copies of the application made and distribute it to your eligible students. Please encourage them to apply as soon as possible. The deadline is April 1st, 2010. Please have them submit the complete applications to the FNA address above.

The finalists will be notified and will be invited to be the guests of District #21 at the Annual Nurse Week Dinner to be held at
Diamante’s Banquet Center,
6501 West Commercial Blvd.,
Tamarac, FL 33319 on May 9, 2009.

Any inquiries can be made to me at (305) 321-4424.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation,

Sincerely,


Sherry Pontious, PhD, RN, CNE
Chairperson, Scholarship Committee
FNA, District 21 Broward

APPLICATION:

Florida Nurses Association District 21, Inc.
P.O. Box 21691
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33335

APPLICATION FOR WAVA D. HARTSEL STUDENT NURSE SCHOLARSHIP

Name__________________________ Birth Date_________ Soc. Sec.# _____________

Address:________________________________________________________________
(Street) (City) (Zip) (Phone)
Marital Status: Single____ Married____ Widowed____ Divorced____ Other _____

If either parent is a member if FNA District #21 give name(S)______________________
Spouse name and place of employment________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Length of residence in Broward County________________________________________

Number of Dependents____ Give relationship__________________________________

College/School of Nursing attending__________________________________________

Expected date of graduation_________ Attach a current official transcript of grades!

Submit two letters of reference from your College/School of Nursing to be mailed to the address above. (See Guidelines, Qualification #3)

Character References: Two adults who have known you for four years. (Not a relative)

1.____________________________________________________________________
(Name) (Address) (City) (Zip) (Phone)

2.__________________________________________________________________
(Name) (Address) (City) (Zip) (Phone)

Annual financial support from spouse: $_______________
Total annual income of applicant: $_______________

Do you receive any other benefits e.g., scholarship, social security, veterans? _____
If yes: Amount received $_____________ Year _________

Have you received a student loan?____ If yes: Amount $_________ Year_____

Send a letter with this application, which tells us about you and gives your reason for seeking financial aid and why you are the best applicant. (See Guidelines, Qualification #7)

I certify that the information contained herein is true and correct.
_____________ ______________________
(Date) (Signature)
Mail complete application to the above address in care of the Scholarship Committee.

**DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS APRIL 1, 2010