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Scholarship Opportunities

Hi! My name is Ann McNeal and I am the Administrative Assistant for the undergraduate nursing program. Also known as the "go to" person, I assist in the operation of the BSN curriculum by supporting both faculty and students in their school related needs. Often students are perplexed with how to finance their nursing education. I want to share information with you about some nursing scholarship information. All require your submission of an application.

PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS

TOWN Foundation Scholarship

  • The yearly applications are accepted from students admitted to the pre licensure curriculum.
  • The scholarship is based on need.
  • Scholarship packets are mailed out by June 1st.
  • Deadline for applications is July 15th.
  • In August, the SON Admissions Committee reviews the applications that meet the requirements. Each applicant submits a packet that consists of an application, three references and a 500-word essay. Those who meet the requirement are invited to come in for an interview with the committee. The selected recipient is notified by a phone call followed by a letter.

Norfolk Task Force on Aging, Inc. Scholarship [Annual]

  • Applicant must be a rising senior year BSN student at ODU
  • Applicant must submit the following:
    • Completed application
    • Three (3) professional letters of recommendation from:
      • Two from faculty (at least one who can describe your clinical abilities)
      • One from a gero-related organization; a group to whom you are known
    • An official transcript of his/her academic record at ODU
    • An essay
  • The application will not be considered without the essay, letters of recommendation and the transcript.
  • The award is based on the following: academic record, character references, extra curricular activities, honors received and dedication and interest in the field of geriatrics.
  • The Norfolk Task Force on Aging Committee will award one scholarship per academic year with the consent of the full Norfolk Task Force on Aging, Inc.
  • The deadline for receipt of the application is August 1st.
  • The SON Admissions Committee will review the applications and will select the candidate.

PUBLIC SCHOLARHSIPS

Virginia Nursing Scholarship / Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship

  • Applicants for the scholarship are student seeking degrees as:
    • Registered Nurse-BSN
    • Nurse Practitioner
    • Nurse Midwife
    • Further information can be found at the Scholarship website

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

NOTE: The financial aid office gives the SON the names of students that are eligible for these scholarships. The SON Admissions Committee makes the selection.

Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship

  • This scholarship is awarded to selected junior and senior female students.
  • The Office of Financial Aid identifies students meeting selected criteria.
  • The School of Nursing Undergraduate Admissions Committee selects the recipients during the spring semester prior to the student's junior year.
  • The University's Financial Aid Office informs the selected recipients.

Amerigroup Leadership Endowed Scholarship Fund

  • This scholarship is awarded to selected junior and senior students with the following preferences given to:
    • Students whose income makes them eligible for Pell Grants
    • Students who have dependent children
  • The Office of Financial Aid identifies students meeting the selected criteria.
  • From the list of potential recipients the School of Nursing's Undergraduate Admissions Committee selects the grant awardees during the spring semester prior to their junior/senior year.
  • The University's Financial Aid Office informs the selected recipients.

George & Susan Petro and Michael & Anna Yura Endowed Scholarship

  • This scholarship is awarded to selected junior and senior students.
  • The Office of Financial Aid identifies students meeting the selected criteria.
  • From the list of potential recipients the School of Nursing's Undergraduate Admissions Committee selects the grant awardees during the spring semester prior to their junior/senior year.
  • The University's Financial Aid Office informs the selected recipients.

Captain Kenneth B. Austin, USN and Mrs. Virginia Frank Keller Austin Scholarship for Nursing Students

  • This scholarship is awarded to a selected junior student(s) with an overall cumulative 3.5 gpa.
  • The Office of Financial Aid identifies students meeting the selected criteria.
  • From the list of potential recipients the School of Nursing's Undergraduate Admissions Committee selects the grant awardees during the spring semester prior to their junior/senior year.
  • The University's Financial Aid Office informs the selected recipients.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Enjoy your time in the BSN curriculum at ODU. If you have any questions of the above scholarships, please contact:

Ann McNeal
Nursing Scholarship Administrator and
Undergraduate Program Assistant
Room 2134
Email: amcneal@odu.edu
Office: 757-683-4299