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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Students who wish to be considered for UNMC academic scholarships should complete the UNMC Scholarship Application found on their People Soft TO DO LIST by April 1 or within 45 days after acceptance to the CON.  The application is completed only once upon admission to the CON.  Some graduate scholarships may also require application through the Graduate Studies Office. </li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Students who wish to be considered for UNMC academic scholarships should complete the UNMC Scholarship Application found on their People Soft TO DO LIST by April 1 or within 45 days after acceptance to the CON.  The application is completed only once upon admission to the CON.  Some graduate scholarships may also require application through the Graduate Studies Office. </li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Graduate students interested in graduate assistantships should apply by June 1 and October 1 to the College of Nursing Student Services.  Interviews will be conducted by departments or faculty with money designated for graduate assistantships after June 1 for the academic year and October 1 for spring semester. </li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Graduate students interested in graduate assistantships should apply by June 1 and October 1 to the College of Nursing Student Services.  Interviews will be conducted by departments or faculty with money designated for graduate assistantships after June 1 for the academic year and October 1 for spring semester. </li>
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<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">The following is a timeline of procedures for administration of the graduate scholarships and awards:</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The following is a timeline of procedures for administration of the graduate scholarships and awards:</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;"><strong>June</strong><br />
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;"><strong>June</strong><br />
<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Traineeship money</span> (Fall) – Student Services will develop a list of applicants.  Funds will be equally split amongst candidates who are furthest in their programs and/or are full-time students.
<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Traineeship money</span> (Fall) – Student Services will develop a list of applicants.  Funds will be equally split amongst candidates who are furthest in their programs and/or are full-time students.
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<p style="margin-bottom:15px;"><strong>June - July</strong><br />
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;"><strong>June - July</strong><br />
<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Graduate Scholarships</span> – Student Services will determine those eligible to receive scholarships based on donor criteria and need.  The formula includes:  financial need, GPA, full or part time status, and specialty.  Student must meet the following criteria:  GPA >3.5.  Funds will be split across graduate specialties and by those closer to graduating and having taken at least 6 graduate credits.
<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Graduate Scholarships</span> – Student Services will determine those eligible to receive scholarships based on donor criteria and need.  The formula includes:  financial need, GPA, full or part time status, and specialty.  Student must meet the following criteria:  GPA >3.5.  Funds will be split across graduate specialties and by those closer to graduating and having taken at least 6 graduate credits.
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<p style="margin-bottom:15px;"><strong>October</strong><br />
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;"><strong>October</strong><br />
<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Who’s Who</span> for December and May professional graduate students – The number is set by Who’s Who (portion of total) and known by the Student Services Office.  The award criteria are: highest GPA, community service and leadership ability.  Whether student meets the award criteria will be determined from input from an academic advisor.  This award is given at convocation and is presented by the Professional Graduate Nursing Program Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship Committee Chair or a committee member as designated by the Chair.
<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Who’s Who</span> for December and May professional graduate students – The number is set by Who’s Who (portion of total) and known by the Student Services Office.  The award criteria are: highest GPA, community service and leadership ability.  Whether student meets the award criteria will be determined from input from an academic advisor.  This award is given at convocation and is presented by the Professional Graduate Nursing Program Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship Committee Chair or a committee member as designated by the Chair.
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<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">Procedures for selecting Who’s Who:</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Procedures for selecting Who’s Who:</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">A list of graduates will be sent by the Student Services Office to the specialty coordinators for their recommendations.  The results are sent back to the Student Services Office for tabulation. If the number exceeds the allotment of the Who’s Who, then the Student Services Office will send another email to the student’s academic advisor and ask for input.  The input will be reviewed by the Professional Graduate Nursing Program Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship Committee who will make the final selection of the candidates.  The final candidate list will be submitted to Who’s Who.  They will print the certificates and return them to the College.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">A list of graduates will be sent by the Student Services Office to the specialty coordinators for their recommendations.  The results are sent back to the Student Services Office for tabulation. If the number exceeds the allotment of the Who’s Who, then the Student Services Office will send another email to the student’s academic advisor and ask for input.  The input will be reviewed by the Professional Graduate Nursing Program Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship Committee who will make the final selection of the candidates.  The final candidate list will be submitted to Who’s Who.  They will print the certificates and return them to the College.</p>
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<li>The names of the Who’s Who candidates will be read by the Professional Graduate Nursing Program Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship Committee Chair or their designee at convocation.</li>
<li>The names of the Who’s Who candidates will be read by the Professional Graduate Nursing Program Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship Committee Chair or their designee at convocation.</li>
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There may be new traineeship applicants to fund (See June).
There may be new traineeship applicants to fund (See June).
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<p style="margin-bottom:15px;"><strong>February</strong><br />
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;"><strong>February</strong><br />
<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Charlotte Burgess for May MSN graduates</span> – A list of the highest GPA graduates is sent by Student Services Office to the CON Alumni President who will determine the number of award recipients.  This award is given to all the 4.0 GPA or highest GPA graduates.  This award is given out at convocation by the CON Alumni President.</p>
<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Charlotte Burgess for May MSN graduates</span> – A list of the highest GPA graduates is sent by Student Services Office to the CON Alumni President who will determine the number of award recipients.  This award is given to all the 4.0 GPA or highest GPA graduates.  This award is given out at convocation by the CON Alumni President.</p>

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