$1000 Lane-Ware Graduate
Nursing Scholarship
Background:
Mrs. Irma Brinkley Lane and Dr. Sarah Mazique Ware are retired nurses with greater than 35 years’ experience each. They met in the undergraduate nursing program at Alcorn State University and have worked together and kept in touch over the years. Lane and Ware value community service. They have been, and continue to be, involved in the health promotion and maintenance within their local and regional communities.
In light of the contemporary health care milieu, Lane and Ware also value the mental health of individuals, families, and communities. They recognize the increasing need for clinicians and scholars to embrace the psycho-social needs of others. The mental health impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the growing attention to death and dying are challenges that need the attention of advance practice nurses.
Lane and Ware believe that much is to be known and done about the mental health care climate in our country. Advance practice nurses are in a pivotal position to study and influence the mental health outcomes of those persons impacted by contemporary health crises. Many will be affected for years to come. Lane and Ware created this scholarship to recognize and support advance practice nurses who advocate for the mental well-being of individuals, groups, and families in Mississippi communities.
Criteria:
Enrolled in a graduate nursing program in the state of Mississippi
Official undergraduate and graduate nursing transcripts showing 3.5 GPA
Current unencumbered license as RN in the state of Mississippi
Evidence of community service
Plans to continue community service
Three letters of recommendation
Two letters from faculty
One letter from a person in the community
The applicant must write a 300-to-350-word essay in APA format (7th edition):
“My Role in Impacting Mental Health in my Community”
Application and essay submitted by the deadline date – July 12, 2024
Application:
Complete Application Must Include:
Student information form
Essay and Letters of Recommendation
Letter from school verifying the student is enrolled and in good academic standing
Official Transcripts showing GPA of 3.5 or higher