PURPOSE
The purpose of the MABEL C. SARGENT SCHOLARSHIP is to provide
financial assistance to junior and senior nursing students of
the University of Wyoming enrolled in a program leading to the
B.S.N. degree. The Selection Advisory Committee considers a
student's academic record and achievement, as well as, demonstrated
leadership and the student's participation in community and
extra-curricular activities.
ELIGILIBITY
CRITERIA
Geographic requirements: Junior and senior nursing
students of the University of Wyoming enrolled in a program
leading to a B.S.N. degree may apply.
Academic Requirements: Applicants should have
at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Number and Duration of Awards: Six scholarships
of $5,000 each will be awarded each year.
Payment of Scholarship: The scholarship is made payable
directly to the educational institution to be applied towards
the student's tuition and fees.
Other Awards: This scholarship may be accepted
in addition to other awards, provided that the combined ammount
does not exceed the full amount of tuition, books, fees, supplies
and equipment required for courses at the educational institution.
TERMS
OF THE AWARD
A recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student throughout
each term. Full-time summer school attendance may be counted
as one of the terms if sufficient credits are earned.
If the student receives funds from the school due to non-completion
of a term or not attending full-time, those funds are to be
returned to the Wyoming Community Foundation. If the school
requirements are not met, but there is no refund, the scholarship
grant shall be forfeited for the next term.
It will be the responsibility of the student to obtain a copy
of the grade report at the end of each term and mail it to the
Wyoming Community Foundation. A 3.0 cumulative GPA must be maintained.
Names of recipients will be announced by April 30. Each candidate
will receive an individual letter informing him/her of the status
of the application.
APPLICATION
INFORMATION
Application forms can be obtained
from the School of Nursing at the
University of Wyoming and the Wyoming
Community Foundation. Please be thorough
and concise in your answers; your
writing skills will help the Selection
Advisory Community with its evaluation
of your credentials and will be an
indication of your potential for
success in future training. In addition
to the completed application, a transcript
of credits is required. All forms
must be fully completed and received
by the Wyoming Community Foundation,
313 S. 2nd Street, Laramie, WY 82070,
by February 1.
APPLICATION
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Late
applications will not be considered.
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