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  • FNSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

  • All FNSA members enrolled in nursing courses and all recent graduates are eligible for an FNSA scholarship. The source of all FNSA Scholarships will be the Florida Nurses Foundation. The FNSA Treasurer will coordinate all Scholarship awards, and The Executive Board will establish the total amount available for scholarships. The selection process will be handled by the Scholarship Selection Committee, appointed by the FNSA Treasurer and will consist of one consultant from each Region if possible. The chair of the selection committee will be a member of the Florida Nurses Foundation if possible. The following scholarships will be awarded:

  • A. There will be one (1) Heather Scaglione Leadership Scholarship, (1) Claydell Horne Leadership Scholarship, (1) Willa Fuller Leadership Scholarship, (1) Mary Tittle Leadership Scholarship, (1) Paula Massey Leadership Scholarship for outstanding individual contributions to FNSA and NSNA. (1) The Carol Petrozella Educational Leadership Award for any individual interested in going into Nursing Education. These awards will be $500.00 each.

    1. Applicants must currently be enrolled in nursing courses in the State of Florida or be a recent graduate (current year).
    2. A letter of recommendation from the Chapter Consultant or Dean/Director must accompany the application to indicate the applicant's level of activity in FNSA/NSNA.

  • B. There will be one (1) Helen Ann Dean Scholarship which will be based on funds raised during the year through Sustaining Membership and Pennies PRN.

  • C.

    1. Applicants must currently be registered in nursing courses in the State of Florida or be a recent graduate (current year).
    2. A statement from the Chapter Consultant or Dean/Director must be presented to indicate the applicant's level of FNSA Chapter activity.

    (Application for Section A & B above must include a one-page typed essay. Discuss your contributions to and your personal gain from NSA membership. Discuss how you plan to contribute to your professional organization(s) in the future.)

  • D. The number of FNSA Scholarships will be determined by the amount of monies available. The amount of each award will be determined by the Scholarship Selection Committee. These scholarships are based on financial need. The Selection Committee will be responsible for establishing the number of scholarships and the value of each scholarship. Application for FNSA Scholarship must include a financial statement.

    1. Applicants must currently be enrolled in nursing courses in the State of Florida.
    2. Proof of financial need is required. This shall be determined by information submitted by the student using the award application and including the financial page.

  • The deadline for all applications is the first night of the FNSA Annual Convention (10/20/26) by 7PM. 

  • Scholarship Applications

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Complete the following information for all scholarship applications.

  • Check the scholarship(s) for which you are applying for. Application MUST be complete and MINIMUM requirements must be met to be considered.

  • Scholarship Selection*
  • Are you a member of NSNA/FNSA?*
  • I verify that the information stated in this application is factual.

  • Membership in professional organizations and/or community organizations (NSNA, FNSA)

  • Application for FNSA Scholarship must include a financial statement.

  • Application for Heather Scaglione, Dr. Claydell Horne, Willa Fuller, Carol Petrozella, Mary Tittle, or Paula Massey awards MUST include a one-page typed essay. Discuss your contributions to and your personal gain from NSA membership. Discuss how you plan to contribute to your professional organization(s) in the future.

  • Financial Statement for FNSA Scholarship Only

  • List your other financial sources with amounts Other types of financial aid received (grants, loans, scholarships):

  • FNSA Scholarship Application Form (Cont.)

  • From January 1, 2026 to October 1, 2026, please list your expenses.
  • Miscellaneous Expenses
  • I hereby certify that the information submitted in this application is accurate and that I am currently enrolled in an ADN or BSN nursing program within the State of Florida:
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