16-17 Tina Emerson Nursing Scholarship -- $1,500 Criteria: This scholarship is for nurses seeking an advanced degree who show a commitment to Nursing Leadership. Student must be enrolled in a Masters of Nursing program (Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist) at Alverno College. Student must be either enrolled in half-time or full-time credit load, be in good academic standing according to Alverno College standards. Applicants must submit this application, one letter of recommendation from a supervisor or faculty member, as well as the essay described below. Name: ___________________________________________________ Student ID: _____________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Preferred telephone number(s): ______________________________________________________________ Preferred email: __________________________________________________________________________ Program of Study: _________________________________________________________________________ Place of employment (if applicable): __________________________________________________________ RN license certificate of registration number: ___________________________________________________ Please attach an essay identifying the following: a. Professional goals and how you plan to attain these goals b. The way you plan to affect nursing and patient care c. Areas of interest, memberships in professional and community organizations and any related activities d. Topic of planned focus area for research, scholarly, or capstone project e. What you perceive your role as a nursing leader to be in the future Deadline: Friday, May 20, 2016 to the Alverno College Financial Aid Office (FO 134); financial.aid@alverno.edu; FAX: 414.382.6479 Please contact Natalie Jaskie (natalie.jaskie@alverno.edu) in the Alverno College Financial Aid Office with any questions.