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         <td width="60%"><big>'''Professional Procedures for Graduate and Professional Graduate Scholarship and Awards'''</big></td>
         <td width="60%"><big>'''Procedures for Graduate and Professional Graduate Scholarship and Awards'''</big></td>
         <td width="40%"><big>Subsection: '''Appendix Q'''</big></td>
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                 <td>Revised: April 2008<br />Revised: [[CON Procedures for Graduate and Professional Graduate Scholarship and Awards version March 2013|March 2013]] (by FCC)<br />Revised: [[CON Procedures for Graduate and Professional Graduate Scholarship and Awards version April 2015|April 2015]]<br />Revised: May 2016</td>
                 <td>Revised: April 2008<br />Revised: [[CON Procedures for Graduate and Professional Graduate Scholarship and Awards version March 2013|March 2013]]<br />Revised: [[CON Procedures for Graduate and Professional Graduate Scholarship and Awards version April 2015|April 2015]]<br />Revised: [[CON Procedures for Graduate and Professional Graduate Scholarship and Awards version May 2016|May 2016]]<br />Revised: December 2023 ([[Special:Diff/14894/{{REVISIONID}}|changes]])</td>
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     <td colspan="2" valign="top">Related documents:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">&nbsp;</div></td>
     <td colspan="2" valign="top">Related documents:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">UNMC Scholarship Application</div></td>
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===Procedures:===
===Procedures===
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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 must complete the UNMC Scholarship Application found on their People Soft TO DO LIST by May 1 or within 30 days after acceptance to the CON. The application is completed annually. Some graduate scholarships may also require an 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 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;">Students interested in graduate assistantships should apply by June 1 for the academic year, and October 1 for the spring semester to the College of Nursing Student Services. Interviews will be conducted by faculty with funding designated for graduate assistantships and decisions made by July 1.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Graduate student scholarship funds are reviewed and awarded by the Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee, and the PhD Affairs Council, annually prior to the fall semester. Occasionally, awards become available for allocation at other times during the academic year, and the Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee and/or the PhD Affairs Council hold special meeting(s) to determine recipients of those awards.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Graduate student scholarship funds are reviewed by student services, program directors, and specialty coordinators or a designated subcommittee then approved by the Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee (PGNA), and the PhD Affairs Council (PAC), annually in May. Occasionally, awards become available for allocation at other times during the academic year, and PGNA and/or PAC hold special meeting(s) to approve recipients of those awards when notified by student services.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">If applicants appear equally qualified for a scholarship, funds are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and to students who have demonstrated success in the Graduate Programs. Other considerations in the event of a tie, include, but are not limited to, full time status in the Graduate Program and service to the University. Students’ cumulative grade point averages are used to determine academic excellence.<br /><br />Some funds from the University of Nebraska Foundation are derived from monies designated for both undergraduate and graduate students. The graduate student portion of the funds is based upon the percentage of graduate students in the total CON student population.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;"> If applicants appear equally qualified for a scholarship, funds are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and to students who have demonstrated success in graduate programs. Other considerations in the event of a tie, include, but are not limited to, full time status in the graduate program, previous awards to the student, and service to the University. Students’ cumulative grade point averages are used to determine academic excellence.<br /><br />Some funds from the University of Nebraska Foundation are derived from monies designated for both undergraduate and graduate students. The graduate student portion of the funds is based upon the percentage of graduate students in the total CON student population.Other external entities, such as Gamma Pi At-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, have available funds about which students will be notified.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">The funding source may stipulate scholarship criteria. When so stipulated, the College honors the donor’s preferences.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">The funding source may stipulate scholarship criteria. When stipulated, the college honors the donor’s preferences.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">If need is a criterion to receive a particular scholarship, scholarship funds are awarded on the basis of federally determined financial need as determined by student report on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students who wish to be considered for need scholarships should complete the FAFSA before April 1 every year.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">If need is a criterion to receive a particular scholarship, scholarship funds are awarded on the basis of federally determined financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students who wish to be considered for need scholarships should complete the FAFSA before May 1 every year.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Students who are awarded scholarships are informed in writing of:
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Students who are awarded scholarships are informed in writing of:
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<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;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;max-width:70em !important;"><strong>June</strong><br />
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;"><strong>May-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;">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. Funds will be split across graduate specialties, with a GPA >3.5, graduate students who have completed at least 6 graduate credits, and by those closer to graduating.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;"><strong>February</strong><br />
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;"><strong>June - July</strong><br />
<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Charlotte Burgess for May MSN graduates</span> – This award is given to all MSN graduates with a 4.0 GPA. Student services provides a list, and the award is presented at Convocation by a CON Alumni member.</p>
<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;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 Affairs 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 Affairs Committee Chair or a committee member as designated by the Chair.
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<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;"><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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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Procedures for Graduate and Professional Graduate Scholarship and Awards Subsection: Appendix Q
Section 5.0 - Appendices Originating Date: February 2006
Responsible Reviewing Agency:
Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee
PhD Affairs Council
Revised: April 2008
Revised: March 2013
Revised: April 2015
Revised: May 2016
Revised: December 2023 (changes)
Related documents:
UNMC Scholarship Application


Procedures

  1. Students who wish to be considered for UNMC academic scholarships must complete the UNMC Scholarship Application found on their People Soft TO DO LIST by May 1 or within 30 days after acceptance to the CON. The application is completed annually. Some graduate scholarships may also require an application through the Graduate Studies Office.
  2. Students interested in graduate assistantships should apply by June 1 for the academic year, and October 1 for the spring semester to the College of Nursing Student Services. Interviews will be conducted by faculty with funding designated for graduate assistantships and decisions made by July 1.
  3. Graduate student scholarship funds are reviewed by student services, program directors, and specialty coordinators or a designated subcommittee then approved by the Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee (PGNA), and the PhD Affairs Council (PAC), annually in May. Occasionally, awards become available for allocation at other times during the academic year, and PGNA and/or PAC hold special meeting(s) to approve recipients of those awards when notified by student services.
  4. If applicants appear equally qualified for a scholarship, funds are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and to students who have demonstrated success in graduate programs. Other considerations in the event of a tie, include, but are not limited to, full time status in the graduate program, previous awards to the student, and service to the University. Students’ cumulative grade point averages are used to determine academic excellence.

    Some funds from the University of Nebraska Foundation are derived from monies designated for both undergraduate and graduate students. The graduate student portion of the funds is based upon the percentage of graduate students in the total CON student population.Other external entities, such as Gamma Pi At-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, have available funds about which students will be notified.
  5. The funding source may stipulate scholarship criteria. When stipulated, the college honors the donor’s preferences.
  6. If need is a criterion to receive a particular scholarship, scholarship funds are awarded on the basis of federally determined financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students who wish to be considered for need scholarships should complete the FAFSA before May 1 every year.
  7. Students who are awarded scholarships are informed in writing of:
    1. the criteria used
    2. the length of term and amount of the award
    3. the name and address of the donor or designee, to facilitate acknowledgment

The following is a timeline of procedures for administration of the graduate scholarships and awards:

May-June
Graduate Scholarships – 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. Funds will be split across graduate specialties, with a GPA >3.5, graduate students who have completed at least 6 graduate credits, and by those closer to graduating.

February
Charlotte Burgess for May MSN graduates – This award is given to all MSN graduates with a 4.0 GPA. Student services provides a list, and the award is presented at Convocation by a CON Alumni member.