2024 CastleBranch Student Scholarship for Allied Health Careerists in Nursing

Description & Instructions

Description: CastleBranch, in partnership with the OADN Foundation, provides funding to support the education and research of associate degree nursing students. This $2,500 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 professions).

The recipient will be recognized, and the award will be presented at the 2023 OADN Annual Convention, Bridging the Past to Build the Future, at the Marriott Water Street in Tampa, Florida, October 31 - November 2, 2024.

Requirements: The CastleBranch Student Scholarship for Allied Health Careerists in Nursing is awarded to a high-achieving nursing student who meets the following criteria:

Current enrollment in a state-approved associate degree nursing program that holds OADN program membership.
Successful completion of one academic semester of nursing curriculum.

Instructions: To apply for the CastleBranch Student Scholarship for Allied Health Careerists in Nursing, individuals should submit the following materials on or before the application deadline of June 1, 2024:

Letter of Interest: A maximum of 500 words letter of interest discussing your decision to pursue a career in nursing. Detail 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. Include where you see yourself over the first five years of your career as a registered nurse.

Unofficial Transcript: May be uploaded from student portal.

Applicant Headshot: A current headshot photo (see file upload instructions) for marketing and/or ceremonial use only. OADN Foundation blinds the candidate headshot information to eliminate possible unconscious bias in the review process. In drafting your candidate statements, please note that your headshot will not be shared with reviewers. Only your application packet narrative and supporting documents will be accessible to reviewers.

W-9 Form When requested, Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification is needed: W-9 (Rev. October 2018) (irs.gov)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please complete all components of the application and submit it by the deadline of June 1, 2024, 8PM Eastern.

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* 1. Name of Applicant (First, Middle Initial, Last Name):

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* 2. Applicant's Permanent (Preferred) Address:

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* 3. Applicant's Preferred Phone:

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* 4. Applicant's Preferred E-mail:

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* 5. Applicant's School of Nursing:

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* 6. OADN Membership Number (Obtain from your Nursing Dean or Director's Office):

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* 7. Applicant Letter of Interest

A max. 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.

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* 8. Unofficial Transcript

May be uploaded from student portal.

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* 9. Applicant Headshot

Please submit a headshot of nominee with application. Photos should be between 400 x 400 at a minimum, to 7,680 (w) x 4,320 (h) in PNG or JPEG file.

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* 10. All applicants for an OADN Foundation award, scholarship or grant must submit a W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification Number if selected. I understand that I must submit a W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification Number when requested and I am able to comply with this request in a timely manner. Signed (name of applicant):

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* 11. I have read the application instructions and requirements thoroughly. I understand all application materials must be submitted on or before the deadline of June 1, 2024, at 8PM Eastern, to be considered. Signed (name of applicant):