Description & Instructions

Description: The Alpha Delta Nu Student Scholarship for Leadership and Service is awarded annually to a current associate degree nursing student who is a member of his or her school’s Alpha Delta Nu chapter and has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service.

The scholarship award amount is $1000. The recipient will be recognized at the 2026 OADN Annual Convention, Empowering the ADN Educator: Flourishing with Strength and Sustainability, at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, in San Antonio, TX, November 12 - 14, 2026.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Currently enrolled in a state-approved associate degree nursing program that holds OADN active program membership.

  • Hold membership in the Alpha Delta Nu chapter at the school where they are enrolled.

Instructions: In addition to completing all application questions, applicants must upload all required files and be willing to complete additional forms for consideration. The following application materials must be submitted for consideration by April 30, 2025:

  • Letter of Interest: A letter, not exceeding 1000 words, discussing how you have demonstrated the values of leadership and service in both your Alpha Delta Nu chapter and other experiences in your community. The letter should explain how these leadership and service experiences have helped prepare you for professional practice over the first five years of your career as a registered nurse. This letter can also describe participation in nursing organizations and nursing-related extracurricular activities in which you participate; however, primary consideration will be given leadership and service experiences

  • Recommendation Letter: A letter from your Alpha Delta Nu chapter adviser verifying that you are a member in good standing and testifying to your contributions to the chapter, not to exceed 500 words.

  • 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. March 2024) (irs.gov)


Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please complete all components of the application and submit application by the deadline of April 30, 2026, 8PM Eastern.

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* 1. Name of Applicant:

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

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* 3. Phone: 

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* 4. E-mail:

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* 5. Applicant's School of Nursing

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* 6. I am currently in my 

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* 7. My expected graduation date from ADN program is (month/year):

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* 8. OADN Program Membership Number (obtain from the Nursing Dean or Director's Office): 

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* 9. Alpha Delta Nu Chapter Name:

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* 10. Applicant Letter of Interest

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* 11. Applicant Letter of Recommendation

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* 12. Unofficial Transcript

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* 13. Applicant Headshot

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

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* 15. I have read the application instructions and requirements thoroughly. I understand all application materials must be submitted on or before the deadline of April 30, 2026 at 8PM Eastern, to be considered. Signed (name of applicant):

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