Dr. Kay-Lewis Abney Award
Background:
Eligibility
Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing in a post graduate Nursing degree program in Mississippi; must be a resident of Mississippi; express a need for financial support and, demonstrate examples of their ability be a positive influence on others, and a commitment to providing excellent patient care.
Criteria:
· Currently enrolled and in good academic standing in a Mississippi university MSN, DNP or PhD program;
· Copy of an official transcript showing GPA of 3.0 or higher
· 2 Letters of Reference from either faculty or direct supervisor - Letters should include specific examples of applicant’s character that support their ability to provide excellent patient care.
· Essay
· Demonstrate a need for financial support.
Essay Requirements:
· Addresses the topic: “How the Kay Abney Award will help me become a nurse professional and how I will use my character to be a positive influence on others.”
minimum of 500 word and maximum of 750 words
typed and double-spaced on letter-sized paper.
Complete Application Must Include:
· Student information form;
· Essay;
· Official transcript showing GPA of 3.0 or higher
· 2 Letters of Reference
· Letter from school verifying the student is enrolled and in good academic standing.
Deadline - November 8, 2024
Application and essay submitted by the deadline date – November 8, 2024
Application:
A complete application must include:
• student information form
• essay
• Official transcript showing GPA of 3.0 or higher
2 Letters of Reference from either faculty or direct supervisor
Letter from school verifying the student is enrolled and in good standing