NLN Cecelia Lou Vriheas Scholarship Award Grant

The NLN Cecelia Lou Vriheas Scholarship Award offers an $8,000 scholarship to first-generation nursing students from historically marginalized groups pursuing advanced degrees. This award aims to support those committed to becoming full-time nurse educators. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in accredited nursing programs and demonstrate academic excellence. The scholarship can be used for tuition, books, and related expenses, fostering diversity in nursing education and leadership.

The Cecelia Lou Scholarship is a single $8,000 scholarship awarded to nurses pursuing advanced degrees to advance their career as a full-time nurse educator who are the first in their family to pursue higher education and belong to an historically marginalized/excluded group including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, Native American, Pacific Islander, immigrant populations, those from rural areas.

Eligibility

Applicant must be the first generation in their family to pursue higher education.Applicant must belong to an historically marginalized/excluded group including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, Native American, Pacific Islander, immigrant populations, those from rural areas.Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited advanced degree nursing program (e.g. masters, doctorate).These scholarships are awarded to nurses pursuing advanced degrees in preparation for or to advance their career as an academic/clinical nurse educator.
Applicant must have completed at least one academic year by the application deadline.
Applicant must be in good academic standing.Scholarship funds may go towards books, tuition, and research/project related expenses.