Excellence in Education Scholarship

This School of Nursing and Health Studies scholarship provides the opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to the application of knowledge learned through studies to make a positive impact in practice within a professional or community setting.  

Eligibility criteria: Accepted to one of the following programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies, Master of Nursing or Master of Science in Community Health and Social Justice. Enrolled in part-time or full-time credits for the quarter the award is dispersed and in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0 undergraduate/cumulative GPA of 3.0 graduate). 

Instructions: Submit a narrative between 250-500 words, describing how you have applied knowledge gained from your program to create positive change that reflects the School of Nursing & Health Studies Mission. 

Evaluation of submission:  

• Provides 1-2 examples of how course content was used or will be used, to implement positive change in a professional or community setting. This can be a theoretical concept, class project, CBLR or COIL assignment, fieldwork, etc. (include course title). 
• The positive change contributed to one or more of the following which reflects the School’s Mission: 
  • Progress towards social equity
  • Change in health policy
  • Work in health advocacy
  • Developing community partnerships and/or engagement
  • Improved health literacy
  • Local to global practice
  • Created and/or improved inclusive health processes and outcomes
  • Engaged in an effort to apply learning to practice

The availability of funding is limited and varies annually. The awards given to selected recipients may differ based on the strength of the application. Awards typically range from $500-$1,500 for undergraduate student and up to $2,000 for graduate students. The graduate scholarships may be applied to tuition and fees only.

Updated July 2024