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Michaelson Gerontological Nursing Scholarship

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The Phyllis J. Michaelson Scholarship Fund in Gerontological Nursing, established in 1996 by Jerry Michaelson, was created to support students enrolled in graduate nursing programs of the School of Nursing at Oregon Health & Science University with a gerontological nursing specialty.

Program Specifics

Application deadline: June 29, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

The Hartford Center of Gerontological Excellence (HCGE) at OHSU seeks applicants for the Michaelson Gerontological Nursing Scholarship. The goal of the scholarship is to prepare advanced practice nurses and educators with the knowledge needed to address the complex health care needs of older adults.

This scholarship provides support for students in the second year of the MNE or Adult Gerontological Nursing program at the OHSU SoN who are committed to improving the health and health care of older adults. Up to $3000 will be awarded to accepted students for the 2020-21 academic year during Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.

Applicants must submit two letters: 1) a letter of intent (LOI) confirming a commitment to teach others about the health and health care needs of older adults and 2) a letter of support (LOS) from a program director, advisor, or faculty member confirming an interest in the health and health care needs of older adults, and his/her appraisal of the applicant’s strengths and limitations.

Award funds can only be used for qualified tuition and fees for the year that awards are granted. Scholarship funds will be distributed in accordance with the University policies regarding scholarship funding.

Scholar Selection Criteria/Requirements

1. Scholar is a permanent resident of the United States or its territories at the time they will receive the scholarship.

2. Scholar is committed to a career with plans to focus on the care of older adults.

3. Scholar must plan to be enrolled in the second year of the MNE or Adult Gerontological Nursing program at OHSU SoN during AY 2020-21.

4. Scholar may be enrolled full or part time.

5. Scholar must demonstrate high academic performance, with a GPA of 3.0 or above and remain in good academic standing.

6. Scholar must demonstrate financial need.

Application deadline: May 1, 2020

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Scholarship applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.edu for scholarship consideration

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Letter of Intent:
Please describe how this award would help you achieve your educational and professional goals. This should be no longer than two pages and must include the following:
• Your commitment to a career in teaching about the health and health care needs of older adults, including a description of how you intend to use your degree,
• A brief description of your plans to incorporate gerontological coursework, and
• An explanation of your financial need and how this award will help.

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I understand I must ask a program director, advisor, or faculty member to provide a letter of support confirming my interest in the health and health care of older adults, his/her appraisal of my strengths and limitations with regard to a career in gerontological nursing, and additional information useful to the committee in considering my application (2 pages maximum). The letter of support can be emailed to proginfo@ohsu.edu.

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I certify that the above information is accurate to the best of my ability. I authorize the OHSU School of Nursing to release this scholarship application and its contents to OHSU affiliates in order to determine my eligibility for specific scholarship.

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