The Mary Gray Scholarships are provided by the Arkansas Nursing Foundation, under the umbrella of the Arkansas Nurses Association. These scholarships aim to provide financial assistance to Arkansas registered nurses seeking an advanced degree in nursing.

Here are the key details:

Organization: Arkansas Nurses Association

• Address: 1123 S University, Ste. 1015, Little Rock, AR 72204
• Phone Number: (501)244-2363
• Email: arna@arna.org

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to nurses throughout the state of Arkansas, specifically those seeking an advanced degree in nursing.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be an Arkansas registered nurses.
• Interested or involved in advanced practice nursing (Advance Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Midwife, and Certified Nurse Anesthetist).

Selection Criteria:

• Selection will be based on the committee's criteria.

Frequency: Annually

Application Process:

• Applicants must complete the application packet, which must include:
• A completed application form.
• A cover letter stating desire for the scholarship and intended use of funds (including a statement regarding other financial assistance).
• A statement regarding institutional financial assistance toward the planned degree (tuition waivers or reductions).
• A current resume (one page including education, work experience, achievements, and honors, if applicable).
• Two letters of recommendation (with one being from current supervisor or faculty) including information concerning leadership and academic ability of the applicant.
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcript(s) from all nursing programs attended (in sealed envelope with Registrar's signature or stamp on flap).
• A letter of acceptance into a degree program accredited by NLNAC or CCNE.
• Information on extracurricular activities (achievements, organization memberships, volunteer work).

Deadline: August 1.

Contact: For more information, you can email arnfboard@gmail.com.

More Information: Visit the Arkansas Nurses Association website at http://arna.org.

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