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Merit Scholarships

UMSON offers a limited number of merit scholarships on a competitive basis to new students who have demonstrated excellence in academics. Newly admitted students are automatically considered; no separate application is required. Current students are not eligible for merit scholarships. Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain the required grade point average and credit enrollment for the duration of the scholarship agreement.

Program/Option	*Required Enrollment	*Required GPA	Merit Scholarship Amount	Length
Traditional BSN	12+ credits	3.0	$2,500	Four semesters
CNL	9+ credits	3.5	$3,000	Four semesters
master's Specialties, full time	9+ credits	3.5	$3,000	Four semesters
master's Specialties, part time	6-8 credits	3.5	$1,500	Six semesters
BSN-to-DNP with specialties, full time (3 year plan)	9+ credits	3.5	$3,000	Six semesters
BSN-to-DNP with specialties, part time (4 year plan)	6+ credits	3.5	$3,000	Six semesters
Post-master's DNP, full time	9+ credits	3.5	$3,000	Four semesters
PhD, full time	9+ credits	3.5	$3,000	Six semesters
PhD, part time	6+ credits	3.5	$3,000	Six semesters

*Required to maintain scholarship each semester

Clinical Scholars Program

The Clinical Scholars Program is offered in conjunction with area health care facilities. Qualified BSN and CNL students are given the opportunity to:

complete their emphasis practicum under the guidance of a clinical preceptor
receive tuition support for their final semester
upon graduation, work for one to three years in the supporting health care institution.

Students are notified of their eligibility prior to the their final semester of study if they:

have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
are enrolled in their final practicum course.

Awards range from $5,000 to $15,000.

Donor-Funded Scholarships

UMSON offers additional scholarship support through the generosity of donations made to the school. The following scholarships are awarded to students with the strongest qualifications. Only the selected recipients will be contacted.

Scholarship Name	Award Range	Special Requirements	Eligible Students	Application Deadline
Betty Wagner Scholarship	up to $1,500	Demonstrated financial need Demonstrated balance of nursing school and family responsibilities	BSN, RN-to-BSN, MS, CNL, DNP, PhD	2/10/2019
Chesapeake Nurse Attorneys	up to $1,500	Graduate students who are pursuing a law degree in conjunction with a nursing degree	CNL, master's specialties, BSN-to-DNP, DNP, PhD	2/10/2019
Conway Scholarship	full tuition	Visit the Conway Scholar page for all requirements.	BSN, RN-to-BSN/MS, MS, CNL, DNP, PhD	varies by program
Dean Janet D. Allan Scholarship	up to $2,000	Demonstrated academic excellence Demonstrated strong leadership roles in a professional setting	master's specialties, BSN-to-DNP, DNP, PhD	2/10/2019
Dora & Susan Tancredi Scholarship	up to $2,000	Must provide documentation that you have volunteered with an organization within the current academic year	BSN, RN-to-BSN/MS, MS, CNL, DNP, PhD Registered for 6+ credits Minimum 3.5 GPA	2/10/2019
Dr. & Mrs. F.X. Paul Tinker	up to $2,000	Demonstrated financial need Demonstrated academic achievement Preference given to those demonstrating interest in focusing on issues related to women's health	CNL Minimum 3.0 GPA	not accepting applications
Dr. Mary Susan Jamison Scholarship	up to $1,000	Demonstrated academic excellence Preference given to research students Gerontological Focus	PhD	2/10/2019
Fairfield Community Scholarship	up to $1,000	Demonstrated academic excellence Preference given to Anne Arundel County	Traditional BSN	not accepting applications
Frank and Robin Newhouse Scholarship	up to $1,500	Focus on academic work reflects a health services research and outcome focus	PhD	2/10/2019
Heisler Scholarship	up to $1,500	Demonstrated academic excellence Demonstrated financial need History of working in gerontology and/or interest in the field of gerontology	Traditional BSN and RN-to-BSN Full-time student Minimum 3.0 GPA	not accepting applications
Hesselbach Scholarship	up to $2,000	Demonstrated financial need History of oncology work experience and/or interest in the field of oncology	Traditional BSN and RN-to-BSN Full-time student Minimum 3.0 GPA	2/10/2019
Hilgenberg Foundation	up to $2,000	Focus on pursuing nursing education Preference to MD Residents	MS	2/10/2019
Linda Foote Hyatt Scholarship	up to $2,000	Demonstrated financial need Demonstrated academic excellence Focus on oncology and palliative care Faculty recommendation letter required	DNP and PhD Minimum 3.0 GPA	2/10/2019
Loizeaux Memorial Scholarship	up to $2,000	Demonstrated financial need Demonstrated academic excellence Focus on oncology	DNP and PhD	2/10/2019
Marriott Scholars Award	up to $2,000	Demonstrated academic excellence Focus on gerontology Clinical Experience required of recipient	DNP and PhD	not accepting applications
Patricia A. Saunders Scholarship	$1,500	Employed while enrolled in courses at UMSON Supervisor recommendation letter required	Traditional BSN Full-time student Minimum 3.0 GPA	not accepting applications
Resnick-Sollins Scholarship	up to $1,500	Demonstrated academic excellence Focus on gerontology Preference given to those expressing interest in working toward an academic appointment at an accredited school of nursing	PhD	2/10/2019
Wendy Luttrell Scholars	up to $1,000	Graduate student that has demonstrated determination, perseverance, high standards, and commitment in the face of adversity	CNL, master's specialties, BSN-to-DNP, DNP, PhD	not accepting applications

Apply for a Donor-Funded Scholarship

(Note that Conway Scholarship applicants apply here.)

Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholar Program

Thanks to The Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare, doctoral students—DNP and PhD—who commit to a career as nursing faculty or as a leader in in primary care are eligible to receive:

up to $20,000 in financial assistance
leadership development
networking support.

Jonas Scholars receive a total of $10,000 over two academic years from the Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare, and the University of Maryland School of Nursing matches that amount, bringing the total scholarship amount to $20,000. Funds can be used to support tuition, fees, books, and living expenses.

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Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship

Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships are awarded to U.S. citizens (or eligible non-citizens) who are enrolled in the DNP Nurse Anesthesia program. Funds are awarded on a first come, first served basis until all funds are exhausted.

Students that will serve as graduate assistants are not eligible for this award.

To be eligible for a traineeship, you must be:

Enrolled full time in the DNP Nurse Anesthesia program
Maintaining the predetermined academic standards of the institution
A citizen of the United States, a non-citizen national, or a foreign national who possesses a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States. (Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible to receive traineeship support.)
Eligible for national nursing certification in the nursing specialty or field of study (as applicable) following graduation

The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2019. Apply now.