Mary Opal Wolanin Scholarship

The Mary Opal Wolanin Scholarship is available to members of the National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) who meet the following criteria:
- Graduate: A nursing student with a major in gerontology/geriatric nursing enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program in the U.S. and carrying a minimum of six credits; a $500 scholarship will be awarded at the annual convention
- Undergraduate: Eligible applicants include full-time or part-time nursing students in a nationally accredited U.S. school of nursing. Applicants must intend to work in a gerontology/geriatric setting after graduation; a $500 scholarship will be awarded at the annual convention

Applicants must submit proof of U.S. citizenship. A membership application may be submitted with the scholarship application.

Applicants must include the following items with their applications:
- Two letters of recommendation. One should be from faculty who can attest to the potential for successful completion of the nursing program and future contribution to the field of gerontological nursing
- A transcript from the current educational institution with a minimum of a 3.0 overall grade point average
- A statement of professional and educational goals with emphasis on contributions the student expects to make to improve nursing care for older adults (not to exceed 300 words)
- A statement of financial support throughout post high school higher education

For more information about this opportunity, please visit our website.

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