Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Villages Nurses Club sponsors a yearly Scholarship for professional Nursing students. Additionally the family of Barbara Anne Weinheimer also donates money for a second scholarship.
Ideal candidates are near their last year of nursing studies and are Residents of Lake, Marion or Sumter County attending a professional Nursing program in Florida. The Scholarship amount is determined yearly by available monies in the Treasury of The Villages Nurses Club. The Scholarship can be applied for at any time but is awarded at the Club's May Luncheon.
Applications can be obtained by contacting Cathy Emes at
cemes1@comcast.net
or thevillagesnursesclub@gmail.com
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The Villages Nurses Club Scholarship Application Form
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Instructions to complete Form:
1. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing and must provide evidence thereof at the time of the application.
2. Request your School of Nursing to mail your most recent official transcript to the Scholarship Committee Chairperson. No emails will be accepted.
3. Request two individuals who have knowledge of your student and/or work ethic to write and mail a letter of Reference to the Scholarship Chairperson. No emails will be accepted.
4.. All information must be received by close of business March 23, 2023. Email applications will not be accepted.
5. A personal interview may be requested at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IS STRICTLY FOR THE USE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE ONLY.
FULL NAME:
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ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________
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EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:
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NURSING PROGRAM CURRENTLY ATTENDING:
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ACTIVITIES: Include employment, school, church and community. Include offices held/honors received.
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The Villages Nurses Club Scholarship Application Form
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FINANCIAL NEED: On separate paper, please write a brief statement describing your financial need. Please include any and all funding you have or will receive from any other sources.
WHY NURSING: On separate paper please write a statement of your reasons for wishing to become a Nurse. Please include what circumstances or individuals influenced your decision. Include what further education may be needed to meet your goals.
References: Please list the name, mailing address and occupation of the two individuals you have asked to furnish a letter of Reference to the Scholarship Committee. Include at least one instructor who has knowledge of your Nursing school performance.
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2. _____________________________________________
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The Villages Nurses Club Scholarship Application Form
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Checklist: Application _____
Essays: Financial need ____
Why Nursing _____
Transcripts requested _____
Two reference letters requested___
Mailed to Scholarship Committee Chairperson to reach by close of business March 23,2023.
Cathy Emes, The Villages Nurses Club Scholarship Chairperson 1601 Campos Drive The Villages, Fl.32162 Phone 201 739 2174
Student signature: __________________________________
Date of Application: ___________
Cemes1@comcast.net for questions or concerns only. Not for essays, applications or Reference letters.
Revised January 12,2023
Our 2022 Scholarship Recipients…Congratulations.
Rosalia Andrade is the recipient of the $2500 Barbara Ann Weinheimer Scholarship 2022. Rosalia is presently enrolled in the Lake Sumter State College Associate Degree in Nursing Program and plans to graduate in 2023.
John Johns is the recipient of the $1500 Villages Nurses Club Scholarship 2022. John is enrolled as a senior student in the Associate Degree in Nursing Program at Rasmussen University.
Shaleeza Alli is the recipient of the $1000 Barbara Ann Weinheimer Scholarship 2022. Shaleeza is enrolled in the Lake Sumter State College Associate Degree in Nursing Program.
