TENNESSEE ORGANIZATION OF



TENNESSEE ORGANIZATION OF

NURSE EXECUTIVES

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Jearline Deweese Memorial Scholarship Award is established in honor of her memory to support and encourage prospective nursing professionals who are accepted for admission to an approved NLN Accredited Baccalaureate Degree granting Institution. The Jearline Deweese Memorial Scholarship will provide three scholarships annually.

Purpose: To provide financial support to prospective nursing students who have been accepted for admission or who are attending an NLN accredited degree granting institution. The degree to be obtained on completion of course work will be a minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Science (BSN) in the State of Tennessee.

Up to three scholarships will be granted annually

to three (3) students based on review.

Criteria:

• High School Graduate with minimum 3.0 GPA

• Accepted into an approved NLN Nursing Program prior to application.

• First time entry in BSN or MSN Program (copy of final High School Report Card or College transcript (3.0 minimum GPA).

• 100 volunteer hours in health care setting/community service during the past 4 years.

• Two letters of recommendation.

• Write paper  no more than 300 words stating “Why I want to be a Professional Nurse.”

• Complete application prior to established deadline date (July).

• Interview with a Board Member. The Board Member will make a recommendation to the board. The decision will be finalized by a vote by the TONE Board.

• Post graduation  Student encouraged to work a minimum of one year in a clinical setting at the bed side and participate in local TONE activities.

 TONE Board

T.O.N.E.

JEARLINE DEWEESE MEMORIAL

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION

Please complete the application for the Jearline Deweese Memorial Scholarship Award and return to the following address: TONE - Jearline Deweese Memorial Scholarship Award

500 Interstate Boulevard, South

Nashville, TN 37210

Deadlines for submission of application is April 28, 2006.

Personal Data

Last

Name ___________________________________ First ______________________ Middle/Maiden________

Social Security Number___________________________________ Date of Birth_______________________

Mailing Address____________________________ City________________________State_____Zip________

Permanent Address_________________________ City________________________State_____Zip_______

Telephone Number (home)__________________________ (Work)_________________________________

Educational Data

Name of School __________________________________________________________________________

GPA _____________

Name of Nursing Program in which you are currently approved to attend: ___________________________

Indicate your anticipated course load: ______ Full time (12 hrs)

______ Part time (12 hrs)

Please attach a copy of a paper (no more than 300 words) stating why you want to be a professional nurse.

Please submit two references/recommendations related to your character, leadership qualities, accomplishments, academic awards or honors with your application. The individuals who have known you for at least three years or more should submit references or recommendations. (i.e. ministers, teachers, coaches, employers, community service leaders, club sponsors who can attest to key attributes of leadership, volunteerism, motivation, commitment, etc).

 TONE BOARD

TENNESSEE ORGANIZATION OF NURSE EXECUTIVES

JEARLINE DEWEESE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Recommendation Form

Reference For (Applicant’s name): _________________________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________ State: ___________________ Zip:______________

Telephone No:_______________________________ Work No:__________________________________

Number of years known: _______________________Are you related to applicant? □ Yes □ No

Please provide information related to the character, leadership qualities, accomplishments, academic awards or honor of the listed applicant. (A separate letter may be attached).

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