Castle Branch, in partnership with the OADN Foundation, provides the funding to support the education and research of associate degree nursing students. This $2500 scholarship was established to assist second career students in pursuit of professional nursing education and a career as a registered nurse. Applicants should have a background in a licensed allied health field (LPN, LVN, CNA, STNA, NA, LNA, medical assistant, OR tech, surgical tech, paramedic, EMT, massage therapy, or other licensed allied health profession).
The award is giving to a high-achieving nursing student who can demonstrate the following:
• Currently enrolled in a state-approved associate degree nursing program that holds OADN agency membership.
• Successfully completed one semester of the nursing curriculum.
Attach the following to this application:
• A 500-word letter discussing your decision to pursue a career in nursing, how your experience in allied health has helped prepare you for this decision, and how your experience and education to date has prepared you for professional practice. Including where you see yourself over the first five years of your career as a registered nurse.
• Transcript that has been certified by the college’s registrar.
Name of Applicant Address City State Zip Phone
E-mail
School of Nursing Address City State Zip
OADN Agency Membership Number (Obtain this from the Nursing Dean or Director’s Office):
