Centennial Education Scholarship

The Centennial Education Scholarship was created to support Oregon nursing students in prelicensure nursing programs (BSN, ADN), and for RN students enrolled in a program leading to a BSN in an accredited Oregon School of nursing. The scholarship award is for costs of completing a prelicensure or BSN program. It includes tuition, fees and other expenses directly related to participating in the prelicensure nursing program.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

1. Active enrollment (currently taking core curriculum courses) in an Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) approved nursing program in Oregon.
2. Selection of the awardee is based upon the following elements:
   • Leadership (35%)
   • Experiences with other cultures, minority groups, and underserved populations. (30%)
   • Future contributions to nursing (15%)
   • Value of Scholarship (10%)
   • Certified Shortage area (10%)

Amount of the Award

One non-renewable scholarship will be awarded annually for $5,000. Applicants are invited to reapply annually. As with all scholarships, the award will be sent directly to the educational institution for application towards tuition, fees and other expenses clearly related to the program.

Application

Applicants are restricted to applying for only one Oregon Nurses Foundation scholarship. Documents for a Complete Application:

• Completed online
• Transcripts (may be unofficial)
• Current enrollment in core nursing courses in an approved Oregon School of Nursing
• One letter of recommendation from a nursing faculty member. May use the electronic reference form available in this application. The letter can be submitted directly to ONF from the faculty Instructions for this form are available in the reference section of this application.

Letter of recommendation should address the following:

• The applicant’s good standing in the program
• The length of time you have known the applicant
• Examples of the applicant’s leadership
• Additional information that is pertinent to the application

All applications must be received via email to the Oregon Nurses Foundation by May 1 of each year. All supporting documentation must be provided with the application; failure to submit all requested documentation will disqualify the applicant.

Timeline

• March 15  May 1: Applications are available online.
• May 1: Applications must be received by the ONF electronically.
• May 2  May 31: Applications are reviewed by the ONF Scholarship Committee.
• July 30: Awards are announced.
• Fall  Funds are transmitted to the educational institution at the beginning of the term.

Applications must be submitted by end of day May 1, 2025