• oWhat are your ultimate educational goals, and how you plan to achieve them? How will you give back to the nursing program or influence others as a result of your education?
• oWhy should you be awarded the scholarship (e.g., financial need, family responsibilities, etc.)?

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

• Two (2) letters of recommendation from a core class professor must be submitted to MaryEllen. Broaddus@kysu.edu.
• Once you have been accepted into the nursing program applicants must have one of the above letters of recommendation from a professor in the nursing department.
• Letters of recommendation must be on letterhead
• The letters should reflect:

The applicant’s involvement in extra-curricular and/or leadership activities.

A description of the applicant's work ethic, initiative, responsibility and your creativity.

BUSINESS CASUAL PHOTO

• A high-resolution headshot photo of yourself. The photo should only display you!
• NO SELFIES, NO MIRRORED PICTURES, BODY POSING & HAND GESTURES!
• APPROPIATE BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE

Examples: ALL THREE ARE APPROPRIATE

THESE THREE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE!

TRANSCRIPT

• You must submit an official and current transcript.
• Contact the registrar office for a transcript at least 3-5 business days before the deadline.
• Do not wait until the last minute to request a transcript to allow processing.
• Applications will NOT be accepted without a current transcript.

If you are having problems obtaining your transcript. Contact the Nursing Scholarship Committee, Dr. Mary Ellen Broaddus at MaryEllen.Broaddus@kysu.edu or at 502-597-6958.