| Name |
Continuing Education Scholarships for School Nurses |
| Number of Awards |
10 |
| Award Value |
$500 |
| Award Type |
Merit-Based Scholarship |
| Accept Applications |
Until November 15 |
| Renewable |
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| Scholarship Links |
More Information
Application |
| Contact |
California State Parent Teacher Association
930 George St.
Los Angeles,
California
90015
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| Phone |
(213)620-1100 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
info@capta.org |
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Scholarships are available annually from the California State PTA for continuing education use at Board of Registered Nurses-(BRN) approved institutions and/or providers from January 1 through December 31. Application: An application and reference form are located in the Toolkit, Forms 457-462. Applications and reference forms with letters must be received in the California State PTA office by close of business November 15. When November 15 falls on a weekend, applications are due in the State PTA office by close of business the following Monday. Postmarks will not be accepted
Qualifications: Scholarships are granted to licensed registered nurses who have been employed as school nurses in the public schools in California during the preceding academic year, who have a minimum of three years' nursing experience in the public schools, who have a nursing contract for the current year and who plan to continue as public school nurses. Applicant must be a member of a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing and have an assignment in at least one PTA/PTSA school.
Selection: Recipients are selected by the California State PTA Scholarship and Grant Committee. Upon proof of registration and completion of a BRN-approved continuing education course, a check for the scholarship is sent to the recipient as reimbursement.