Nursing Student First-Time Application *Cass Community Health Foundation

Nursing Student First-Time Application

Apply by March 15.

This application is for college sophomores and juniors accepted into a nursing program who have not previously received a scholarship from Cass Community Health Foundation. Applicants must be be a graduate of Belton High School, Raymore-Peculiar High School, or Grandview High School. Scholarships will be presented to the students that best exemplify the following characteristics in their essay:

Abiding interest in the welfare of others
Inspires others to be their very best
Has served as a role model for others
Personal integrity
Involvement and commitment to the community

*APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Only applicants accepted into a nursing program may apply for a scholarship. Applicants must not have previously received a scholarship from Cass Community Health Foundation. Applicants must be be a graduate of Belton High School, Raymore-Peculiar High School, or Grandview High School. Students must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Selection is primarily based on the essay component of the application.

Essay: The essay MUST include your name in the upper right-hand corner and NOT exceed one page. Selection is primarily based on the essay component of the application.The essay should answer the following questions.
1. What factors influenced your choice of a nursing or health career?
2. What are your career goals?
3. Why should you receive a scholarship?
Letter of Recommendation: Must be on official letterhead and signed by faculty member who has taught you in a college level course. Letters from high school teachers who taught a class for college credit are not accepted. Letters from advisors or college or university staff members are not accepted. If the applicant has opted for recommendation letter to remain confidential, please upload document stating that letter will be sent directly to the foundation.
Letter of Acceptance from Nursing Program: Upload a copy of your acceptance letter from your school’s nursing program.
Official Transcript: An official transcript from your college or university must be emailed to scholarships@casscommunityhealth.org. Your college or university must email your official transcript; transcripts submitted by students are not eligible.

*DEADLINE

The deadline to apply is March 15. If all portions of the application, including the recommendation letter and official transcript, are not received by the deadline, the applicant will be ineligible. Award notifications will occur by May 1.

Please note that you must submit all information at the same time. You will not be able to start your application and come back to it at a later time.

Contact Information

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Social Security Number (Required)

Enter the last four digits of your social security number.

Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

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Home Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Phone (Required)

Email (Required)

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Parent/Guardian Name

First Name

Last Name

Relationship to Applicant

Parent/Guardian Address

Country

Address Line 1

City

State/Province

Postal Code

Parent/Guardian Phone

Parent/Guardian Email

School Information

High School (Required)

College or University (Required)

College or University Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Student ID (Required)

Health Care Field of Interest (Required)

Extracurricular Information

Please list any school or community activities, honors, or awards earned and officer duties held. (Required)

Please list your hobbies and special interests. (Required)

Application Materials

Essay (Required)

The essay MUST include your name in the upper right-hand corner and not exceed one-page. Essay should include: What factors influenced your choice of a nursing or health career? What are your career goals? Why should you receive a scholarship?

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Letter of Recommendation from a Faculty Member (Required)

Must be on official letterhead and signed by faculty member who has taught you in a college level course. Letters from high school teachers who taught a class for college credit are not accepted. Letters from staff members are not accepted.

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If confidential, upload a document stating the letter will be sent directly to the foundation. PDF files are preferred.

Letter of Acceptance from Nursing Program (Required)

Upload a copy of your acceptance letter from your school’s nursing program.

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Reminder: An official transcript from your college or university must be emailed to scholarships@casscommunityhealth.org. Your college or university must email your official transcript; transcripts submitted by students are not eligible.