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Washington State University
Scholarship Details

Deborah E. Trautman Future Nurse Leader Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Participating in a Master’s or Doctoral nursing program offered at AACN member schools affiliated with NursingCAS.
  • Illustrate high academic achievement
  • List past experiences that show a commitment to academic nursing.
  • Be in good standing with their school of nursing.
  • Be a member of AACN’s Graduate Nursing Student Academy (membership is free).

Application

Students will submit the following:

  • A scholarship application, including biographical information and contact information for a faculty advisor
  • A concise essay (no more than 500 words) outlining career achievements, desire to aspire to a future leadership position in academia, and your vision for academic nursing
  • A CV or resume that includes key milestones related to your leadership and career development (i.e. conference attendance, poster presentations, publications, etc.)
  • Goals (3-4 bullets) for what you hope to achieve during the leadership development experience with Dr. Trautman
  • Two letters of recommendation, including one from the nursing school dean or director
  • A signed commitment statement agreeing to complete the 3-day leadership development component of this program. Failure to complete this requirement will forfeit your scholarship funding.

Deadline: 10/01/2023

Amount: $3500

Online Application Available

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