Foundation Nursing Scholarship

The Foundation Board of Directors of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is pleased to sponsor a scholarship for the benefit of the Nursing students of the University. A $1000 scholarship is available for enrolled students who demonstrate excellent academic performance. A Student may be an awardee of this scholarship once per year.

Who can apply for a Foundation Nursing scholarship through the Financial Aid Office of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions?

Scholarships are reserved for enrolled Nursing students of the RMU who are in good academic standing. 

How can I apply for a Foundation Nursing scholarship?

Scholarship applications are available via Award Spring and can be accessed by clicking on the link above. You will need to submit a general application.  You will also need to submit an essay describing your experience as a nurse and why you want to increase your educational experience in conjunction with Nursing.

Are there admission or grade requirements for Foundation Nursing Scholarship?

Students must be admitted to RMU and registered for a full-time class schedule in order to apply (including online or Independent Study courses). Those who are selected for a scholarship will be required to maintain your academic standing and progress toward graduation. 

What is the application deadline for Foundation Nursing Scholarship?

There will be three periods of time throughout the year that this scholarship application will be accepted. Applications will be accepted on November, March, and July 1st of each year. The deadline for each of these application periods will be the 15th of the month stated on the schedule.

How will I know if I was selected for a Foundation Nursing scholarship?

Scholarship funds will be disbursed, in the form of a check or direct deposit, as per the student’s discretion, after the third week of each corresponding semester. Scholarship awardees will be notified within sixty (60) days of the close of the application period. The scholarship may be used to help students defray their tuition and living expenses.

If I have previously received a Foundation Nursing scholarship, will I automatically receive one next yea, or do I need to reapply?

If you are interested in continuing to receive a Foundation Nursing scholarship, you need to submit a new application each semester.  Scholarships are not automatically renewed.

If you are a Financial Aid recipient, receiving any scholarship will affect your Cost of Attendance (COA), and it is your responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office if you are selected for an award. Should you be awarded a scholarship from any source (internal or external), take time to send the institution a “Thank You” letter.

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