Conway Scholarship

“The financial help that I am receiving means that I do not have to worry about picking up extra shifts at work to cover my tuition, fees, and studying materials, and there are no words to express how grateful I am for this.”

– Gerome Vallao, RN-to-BSN Student

How It Works:

• The scholarship is available to entering (new to UMSON) students and covers 50% of in-state tuition and fees. It will be awarded for the duration of your academic program.  
  • For RN-to-MSN students: The scholarship covers these items for the RN-to-BSN portion of your program only. You are welcome to apply for an additional Conway Scholarship to cover the remainder of your MSN program once you have completed 9 credits of graduate study and as long as you have half of your graduate credits remaining.
  • Please note that every institution has its own in-state residency requirements. Familiarize yourself with the University of Maryland, Baltimore requirements prior to applying for this scholarship. 
• You must already have completed an application to UMSON prior to applying for the Conway Scholarship; however, it is not necessary to await an admission decision prior to applying.
• To be eligible, you must register for a minimum of two courses per semester. Summer courses are optional; however, if you choose to take courses during the summer, you must take two.
  
  • You'll work with an advisor to ensure you maintain the correct academic courseload; see the Courses You'll Take dropdown on the Online RN-to-BSN webpage.
• You’ll be connected to a faculty mentor who will share their background and experience with you and who can help you:
  • explore your academic interests and discuss your academic progress
  • identify short- and long-term career goals
  • broaden your support network
  • build upon your strengths to grow personally and professionally.

You may receive your admission decision before you receive information about the status of your Conway scholarship application. All RN-to-BSN Conway Scholarship decisions are made after the scholarship application deadline, regardless of the date of your acceptance to UMSON.

Applicants Must:

• be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• submit an essay of 500 words or less that addresses these questions:
  • How will this scholarship affect your life and career aspirations?
  • How will you use the knowledge you acquire to impact future patients, the nursing profession, and/or nursing science?
  • Tell us about a time you had to overcome a significant barrier or hardship in your education or personal life and what you learned about yourself in the process. 

Conway Scholars Must:

• remain in good academic standing
• enroll only in courses required for the program of study
• consult with mentor three times per semester
• attend required Conway Scholars events and activities
• consult with your advisor and your scholarship award letter to develop your plan of study and to ensure you are in compliance with the terms of your award.

Conway Scholars are not eligible to receive merit scholarships from UMSON during their program of study; however, they may be eligible for donor scholarships. Conway Scholars cannot receive any other scholarship that, when added to the Conway Scholarship, exceeds the total tuition and fees for that specific term.

“It felt like so many stressors were on my plate as the start of school approached, and a big part of those stressors was financial. That weight has been lifted, and I am now able to fully dedicate myself to my studies, considering how much work and dedication it truly takes.”

– Leighzet Modelo, BSN Student

How It Works:

• The scholarship is available to entering (new to UMSON) students and covers 50 - 75% of in-state tuition, fees, and books, based on need. You must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA** at the time of application.
  • Please note that every institution has its own in-state residency requirements. Familiarize yourself with the University of Maryland, Baltimore requirements prior to applying for this scholarship.
• You must already have completed an application to UMSON prior to applying for the Conway Scholarship.
• You must register for a minimum of 12 credits per regular semester (unless it is your final semester of study).
• You’ll be connected to a faculty mentor who will share their background and experience with you and who can help you:
  • explore your academic interests and discuss your academic progress
  • identify short- and long-term career goals
  • broaden your support network
  • build upon your strengths to grow personally and professionally.

Applicants Must:

• submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA** at the time of application
• be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• submit an essay of 500 words or less that addresses these questions:
  • How will this scholarship affect your life and career aspirations?
  • How will you use the knowledge you acquire to impact future patients, the nursing profession, and/or nursing science?
  • Tell us about a time you had to overcome a significant barrier or hardship in your education or personal life and what you learned about yourself in the process. 

**Your scholarship may be adjusted at any point during the semester if your financial aid awards exceed your cost of attendance or financial need.

Conway Scholars Must:

• maintain full-time status and consult with your advisor if unable to reach required minimum credit hours 
• enroll only in courses required for the program of study
• remain in good academic standing
• consult with mentor three times per semester
• attend required Conway Scholars events and activities.

Conway Scholars are not eligible to receive merit scholarships from UMSON during their program of study; however, they may be eligible for donor scholarships. Conway Scholars cannot receive any other scholarship that, when added to the Conway Scholarship, exceeds the total tuition and fees for that specific term.

How It Works

• The scholarship is available to entering (new to UMSON) students and covers 50% of in-state tuition, fees, and books.
  • Please note that every institution has its own in-state residency requirements. Familiarize yourself with the University of Maryland, Baltimore requirements prior to applying for this scholarship.
• You must already have completed an application to UMSON prior to applying for the Conway Scholarship.
• You must register for a minimum of 6 credits per regular semester (unless it is your final semester of study).
• You’ll be connected to a faculty mentor who will share their background and experience with you and who can help you: 
  o    explore your academic interests and discuss your academic progress
  o    identify short- and long-term career goals
  o    broaden your support network
  o    build upon your strengths to grow personally and professionally.

Applicants Must:

• be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• submit an essay of 500 words or less that addresses these questions:
  • How will this scholarship affect your life and career aspirations?
  • How will you use the knowledge you acquire to impact future patients, the nursing profession, and/or nursing science?
  • Tell us about a time you had to overcome a significant barrier or hardship in your education or personal life and what you learned about yourself in the process. 

Conway Scholars Must:

• maintain full-time status and consult with your advisor if unable to reach required minimum credit hours 
• enroll only in courses required for the program of study
• remain in good academic standing
• consult with mentor three times per semester
• attend required Conway Scholars events and activities.

Conway Scholars are not eligible to receive merit scholarships from UMSON during their program of study; however, they may be eligible for donor scholarships. Conway Scholars cannot receive any other scholarship that, when added to the Conway Scholarship, exceeds the total tuition and fees for that specific term.

MSN Entry-into-Nursing Program students entering in Spring 2024 should review the information under the MSN Entry-into-Nursing dropdown above.

"During the pandemic, I chose to continue my education in the hope of making a difference in the hospital setting. Receiving this scholarship has already had a significant impact on my life and career aspirations by alleviating the financial burden of education costs, allowing me to concentrate on my academics."

- Pooja Patel, DNP Student

How It Works

• DNP student applications are accepted for the fall semester only.
• Scholarship funding covers 50% of in-state tuition and fees, and it will be awarded for the remainder of your academic program.
  • Please note that every institution has its own in-state residency requirements. Familiarize yourself with the University of Maryland, Baltimore requirements prior to applying for this scholarship.
• The scholarship is available to current students who will have completed 9 credit hours of graduate study by the start of the semester for which the Conway Scholarship is awarded and have at least half of their credit hours remaining.
• You’ll be connected to a faculty mentor who will share their background and experience with you and who can help you:
  • explore your academic interests and discuss your academic progress
  • identify short- and long-term career goals
  • broaden your support network
  • build upon your strengths to grow personally and professionally.

Applicants Must:

• be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• submit an essay of 500 words or less that addresses these questions:
  • How will this scholarship affect your life and career aspirations?
  • How will you use the knowledge you acquire to impact future patients, the nursing profession, and/or nursing science?
  • Tell us about a time you had to overcome a significant barrier or hardship in your education or personal life and what you learned about yourself in the process. 

Conway Scholars Must:

• maintain a course load of at least 6 credit hours per semester (unless it is your final semester of study) and consult with your advisor if unable to reach required minimum credit hours 
• enroll only in courses required for the program of study
• remain in good academic standing
• attend required Conway Scholars events and activities.

Conway Scholars are not eligible to receive merit scholarships from UMSON during their program of study; however, they may be eligible for donor scholarships. Conway Scholars cannot receive any other scholarship that, when added to the Conway Scholarship, exceeds the total tuition and fees for that specific term.

How It Works

• The scholarship is available to entering and current graduate-level students, including UMSON students enrolled in other programs, who are registered nurses and covers 100% of in-state tuition, fees, and books.
  • Please note that every institution has its own in-state residency requirements. Familiarize yourself with the University of Maryland, Baltimore requirements prior to applying for this scholarship.
• You must already have completed an application to the Teaching in Nursing and Health Professions Certificate (true for incoming and current UMSON students) prior to applying for the Conway Scholarship.
• You must be enrolled in the certificate program and maintain continuous enrollment in the School of Nursing each semester.
• The Conway Scholarship applies only to those courses required for the certificate program of study.

Applicants Must:

• be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• submit an essay of 500 words or less that addresses these questions:
  • How will this scholarship affect your life and career aspirations?
  • How will you use the knowledge you acquire to impact future patients, the nursing profession, and/or nursing science?
  • Tell us about a time you had to overcome a significant barrier or hardship in your education or personal life and what you learned about yourself in the process. 

Conway Scholars Must:

• remain in good academic standing
• attend required Conway Scholars events and activities.

As this scholarship covers tuition and fees for the entirety of the Teaching in Nursing and Health Professions Certificate program, Conway Scholars cannot utilize any additional UMSON funding for tuition and fees related to this certificate program; however, if you are simultaneously enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, you may be eligible for alternative scholarship opportunities for that degree program. Conway Scholars cannot receive any other scholarship that, when added to the Conway Scholarship, exceeds the total tuition and fees for the certificate for that specific term. 

“The Conway Scholarship has allowed me to shift my focus from working multiple jobs to scholarly advancement without placing the stress of additional financial burden on my family. This scholarship helped eliminate a barrier that would have otherwise served as a deterrent to advanced study.”

– Janell Steele, PhD Student

How It Works

• Applications are accepted for the fall semester only.
• The scholarship is available to newly enrolled students only.
• Scholarship funding covers 100% of in-state tuition and fees, and it will be awarded for the duration of your academic program. There is no service obligation.
  • Please note that every institution has its own in-state residency requirements. Familiarize yourself with the University of Maryland, Baltimore requirements prior to applying for this scholarship.
• You must already have completed an application to UMSON prior to applying for the Conway Scholarship.
• You'll benefit from enhanced networking opportunities as part of the Conway Scholars community.

Applicants Must:

• be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• submit an essay of 500 words or less that addresses these questions:
  • How will this scholarship affect your life and career aspirations?
  • How will you use the knowledge you acquire to impact future patients, the nursing profession, and/or nursing science?
  • Tell us about a time you had to overcome a significant barrier or hardship in your education or personal life and what you learned about yourself in the process. 

Conway Scholars Must:

• be actively enrolled in at least one course in the PhD program
• enroll only in courses required for the program of study
• remain in good academic standing
• attend required Conway Scholars events and activities.

As this scholarship covers tuition and fees for the duration of your academic program, Conway Scholars are not eligible to have any other form of UMSON funding applied to tuition and fees. Conway Scholars cannot receive any other scholarship that, when added to the Conway Scholarship, exceeds the total tuition and fees for that specific term.

Reference scholarship details by program for Conway Scholarships awarded in fall 2023 or earlier.