Louisiana Association of Student Nurses

Four scholarships will be presented at the 2011 57th Annual LASN Convention held in Alexandria, LA.   These include scholarships for Academic Excellence, Financial Need, Breakthrough to Nursing, and Student Nurse of the State.

Only one applicant will be selected from each category and no one applicant will be awarded more than one scholarship. Please type application. This form may be generated on your computer using the same format and must be completed in its entirety.

Grading and awarding scholarships are made solely at the discretion of the 2010-2011 LASN Scholarship Committee.  Results will not be discussed prior to the 2011 Convention.  All submitted materials will be kept confidential by the scholarship committee unless written permission specifically states otherwise.

Please make an effort to attend the 2011 LASN Convention September 22-25, 2011 as a personal interview will be necessary for final selections September 22, 2011.  You will be notified by an LASN Board Member, prior to the convention, with an interview time and date.  Interview times will be awarded based on date of application receipt.

Deadline for completed applications must be postmarked by September 9, 2011.

Title:           Academic Scholarship
Purpose:     To financially aid a student who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, and contributes to the school, community, and nursing.

Title:           Financial Need Scholarship
Purpose:     To financially aid a student who is in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need.

Title:           Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarship
Purpose:     To financially aid a student who is in good academic standing and is a non-traditional Nursing student as described by the criteria listed below.

Title:           Student Nurse of the Year Scholarship Award
Purpose:     A monetary award and plaque are presented to the student that meets the criteria listed below if he or she is selected by the LASN Awards Committee which conduct the interviews.  The LASN President is not eligible for this award.

Deadline for completed applications must be postmarked by September 9, 2011.

Email your application to president@lasn.org, Treasurer@lasn.org, and region4@lasn.org Make two copies of the completed application.  Keep one for yourself and submit the other copy to the LASN Scholarship Committee at the following address:

ATTN: LASN
5703 Jackson Street
Bldg 10, Apt 336
Hermitage Apartments
Alexandria, LA 71303