NDNPA Health Policy Scholarship
North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association
The North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association (NDNPA) was founded in 2005 by three proactive North Dakota nurse practitioners. The NDNPA board of directors approved the Health Policy scholarship fund in 2021 to further their mission of promoting quality health care in North Dakota. The scholarship enhances their goal of encouraging nurse practitioners to participate in the legislative and public policy processes.
The scholarship recipient will be expected to attend the AANP Health Policy Conference in Washington, DC in the spring. A $2,500 award will be given to one resident of North Dakota pursuing a graduate degree with a nurse practitioner focus to cover the cost of attending this conference. The NDNPA Board Members-at-Large are in charge of distributing the scholarship essays to an independent outside selection committee.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be actively enrolled in graduate nursing education with a primary focus on being a nurse practitioner. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of graduate coursework. The scholarship winner will be notified and recognized at the NDNPA annual Pharmacology Conference.
Scholarship Summary
The North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association (NDNPA) was founded in 2005 by three proactive North Dakota nurse practitioners. The NDNPA board of directors approved the Health Policy scholarship fund in 2021 to further their mission of promoting quality health care in North Dakota. The scholarship enhances their goal of encouraging nurse practitioners to participate in the legislative and public policy processes.
The scholarship recipient will be expected to attend the AANP Health Policy Conference in Washington, DC in the spring. A $2,500 award will be given to one resident of North Dakota pursuing a graduate degree with a nurse practitioner focus to cover the cost of attending this conference. The NDNPA Board Members-at-Large are in charge of distributing the scholarship essays to an independent outside selection committee.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be actively enrolled in graduate nursing education with a primary focus on being a nurse practitioner. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of graduate coursework. The scholarship winner will be notified and recognized at the NDNPA annual Pharmacology Conference.
Eligibility Requirements
- Eligible Grade: Graduate – Postgraduate
- Maximum Age: Any
- Required GPA: 3.0
- Geographic Eligibility: North Dakota
- Gender: Any
- Race/Ethnicity: Any
Key Information of NDNPA Health Policy Scholarship
Study Details
Area of Study
- Healthcare
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing
Country of Study
United States
Specific Schools
Any
Application Requirements
Here’s what you need to submit besides your application.
- Essay
- School Verification
NDNPA Health Policy Scholarship Timeline
June
Application Opening Date
Applications open on June 1.
August
Submission Deadline
The submission deadline is on August 1.
October
Awards Announcement Date
Winners are announced by October.
How to ace the NDNPA Health Policy Scholarship
Show willingness to practice in North Dakota
Candidates, who intend to practice as nurse practitioners in North Dakota, are given preference. In your application, ensure you demonstrate your willingness.
Stand out from the crowd
Stand out from the crowd by talking about your passion and career goals. Show the impact you would like to make on health care policy and the legislative process in your future career as a nurse practitioner in North Dakota.
Engagement in the community
Showcase your involvement in the community. You should also discuss how you intend to get involved in policy after graduation.
Have your application reviewed before submission
Check your application thoroughly before submitting it. You don't want your application to be dismissed due to grammatical or typographical errors.
How the NDNPA Health Policy Scholarship is Judged
Applicants are evaluated based on their skills, academics, and community service. Applicants are expected to be outstanding students with nursing experience. They must be willing to work in North Dakota as nurse practitioners.
Why We Love the NDNPA Health Policy Scholarship
Voice for nurse practitioners
The foundation provides a unified and professional voice for nurse practitioners on issues affecting health care policy, quality of and access to care, and advanced practice nursing issues.
Discount on annual conference and other events
Members of the NDNPA enjoy a discount on the annual conference and other events.
Communication and networking of nurse practitioners
It improves communication between North Dakota nurse practitioners. It also serves as a resource for networking with professional peers from all over the state.
5 Facts About The NDNPA Health Policy Scholarship
Current North Dakota resident
The scholarship is intended for graduate students who are North Dakota residents.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0
The NDNPA Health Policy Scholarship is only available to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Enrollment in a North Dakota program
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a North Dakota nurse practitioner program.
Completion of 24 credit hours
Students must provide proof of completion of 24 credit hours or more of graduate coursework.
Attendance at the annual conference
The scholarship recipient must be in attendance at the conference for the presentation of the scholarship.