PNAOW Scholarship announcement & application

PNAOW Nursing Scholarship of academic year 2022-23

We are offering the PNAOW Nursing Scholarship of $1000 for the academic year 2022-23. Eligible applicants must currently be accepted or enrolled in an approved pre-licensure nursing program for academic year 2022-23 in either Oregon or Washington State.  The application period is July 4 through August 20, 2022.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Currently accepted or enrolled in an approved and accredited pre-licensure nursing program (ADN or BSN) in Oregon or Washington State. 

  • Of Filipino descent.

  • Currently resides in Oregon or Washington State and has been a resident of either state for at least one year. 

  • If the applicant receives the scholarship, they will become an auxiliary member of Philippine Nurses Association of America—Oregon & Washington (PNAOW) chapter starting October 1, 2022. Membership dues will be covered by PNAOW.

  • The selected scholarship recipient must attend the PNAOW Masquerade Ball in Portland, OR scheduled for September 3, 2022 at the Embassy Suites Hotel Portland Airport to be honored at the event and meet the scholarship donors. Note: a small travel stipend may be provided to the awardee depending on recipient’s circumstances. The travel stipend will not exceed $100.

  • One reference letter from an instructor is required.

GENERAL INFORMATION

    • The PNAOW Scholarship Committee will select the scholarship recipient. All information will be held in strict confidence.
    • This scholarship is a one-time award.
    • Scholarship recipients will be notified by email and will be acknowledged at our biennial Masquerade Ball scheduled for September 3, 2022 at the Embassy Suites Hotel Portland Airport. The awardee will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to the event and is expected to attend the event. The awardee will be publicly acknowledged on our social media and website. Note: a small travel stipend may be provided to the awardee depending on their specific travel circumstances. The travel stipend will not exceed $100.
    • Awards will be paid by PNAOW directly to the school of nursing attended by the recipient for application to the student’s account.

Questions or need more information? Please refer to the PNAOW Scholarship FAQs document. If your question is not answered in the FAQs, please email [email protected] for more information.

The application deadline is August 20, 2022

Application Instructions

1. Apply one of two ways (choose one method):
2. Reference requirements: Please have your reference–either the Dean or another School Representative (instructor or faculty member)–complete the following:
  • Statement of Eligibility Requirements 
  • Reference letter
Your reference should email their completed Statement and reference letter to [email protected] by the August 20, 2022 deadline.