The VCNP Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Scholarship Program
is now accepting applications for the 2022 VCNP Scholarship Award
The VCNP values education for the advancement of nurse practitioners. In an effort to promote education and scholarship in our membership, the VNCP Nominations and Awards Committee will award a one-time scholarship to two students enrolled in an accredited, nursing doctoral (DNP or PhD) program.
 
Eligibility:
  • Applicant must be a member in good standing of the VCNP for a minimum of 6 months, and practice or plan to practice in Virginia.
  • Applicant shall be a licensed nurse practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Applicant must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours of the doctoral program, exhibit academic excellence and a commitment to advanced practice nursing, with strong clinical and leadership abilities.
  • Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Submission must include the following:
  • CV/Resume
  • Transcript of completed graduate course work
  • Two letters of recommendation: one from a school faculty member or employer, and another from the applicant's VCNP regional president or a state board member.
  • A personal statement detailing how the student anticipates utilizing their doctoral degree to impact practice, improve patient outcomes, and further the mission of the VCNP. Essays should be written in APA (American Psychological Association) format and include no more than 500 words. 
Monies shall be awarded to the school the applicant attends for the purposes
of tuition, books or fees related to the doctoral program.
Please send applications to Betsy Crowell at betsy.crowell@easterassociates.com
Deadline for submission is 
September 1, 2021. 
No extensions will be granted