Conway Scholarship Application

Before You Begin:

Applicants should read all Conway Scholarship Details by Program and these application instructions carefully before completing the scholarship 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.

Entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing Applicants: You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid before applying for the Conway Scholarship to be eligible for awarding.


Instructions:

Step 1: The Essay

Step 1: The Essay

For Fall 2023 Applications

Submit an essay of 300 words or fewer that addresses these questions:

  1. How will this scholarship affect your life and career aspirations?
  2. How will you use the knowledge you acquire to impact future patients, the nursing profession, and/or nursing science?

For Spring 2024 Applications

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. 

Step 2: The Resume

Submitting your resume is required and is an opportunity to highlight any accomplishments that make you an ideal Conway Scholarship recipient. Your resume should reflect all applicable work history, research experience, community service, leadership experience, and awards.

Step 3: The Application

Please do not fill out the online application until you are ready to upload your essay and resume.

Prospective UMSON Student Instructions

  • When completing the online application, you will need to select that you are a prospective UMSON student (for BSN, RN-to-BSN, and PhD).
  • You will need to enter your Student ID number*, the program that you are applying to, and the term for which you are applying.
    *You will obtain a Student ID number when you begin your application to UMSON; however, you do not need to have been accepted to UMSON already to apply for a Conway Scholarship.
  • Upon submission of the application, you will receive an email confirming receipt of the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please email the Office of Admissions and Student Scholarships at admissions.nursing@umaryland.edu.

Current UMSON Student Instructions  

  • When completing the online application, you will need to select that you are a current UMSON student (DNP and MSN students only).
  • You will need to enter your Student ID number; based on this, your program admit term and other information will prepopulate. If there is an error, please email the Office of Admissions and Student Scholarships at admissions.nursing@umaryland.edu.
  • Upon submission of the application, you will receive an email confirming receipt of the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please email the Office of Admissions and Student Scholarships at admissions.nursing@umaryland.edu.

BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION NOW

After the application deadline, the UMSON Scholarship Selection Committee will review all applications, and applicants will be notified regarding selection.