Scholarships

Scholarships are available for educational funding of persons pursuing undergraduate or graduate study.

Undergraduate Scholarship:

Scholarships are available for educational funding of persons pursuing undergraduate study at one of the member universities of Beta Delta Chapter-at-Large. The amount of monies given will be $400 awarded to one undergraduate student per member university. In the event there are no applicants from a member university, the remaining scholarships will be awarded by scholarship committee recommendation and BOD approval. Maximal diversity of distribution among available applicants will guide decision making. This diversity includes varied schools, degree plans and international students.

The Sigma Theta Tau Beta Delta Chapter-at-Large Scholarship Committee will select scholarship recipients in accordance with the established guidelines. Recommendations from the Scholarship Committee will be forwarded to the Board of Directors for final approval. The Committee (in accordance with the Board of Directors) may decide to select recipients biannually, if needed. Presentation of the scholarships will occur at a Fall meeting.

Eligibility (Undergraduate)

1. The applicant must be a student currently enrolled in upper division nursing courses at one of the member universities.
2. The student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 as documented by attached transcript(s).
3. Preference may be given to students according to scholarship, leadership and community service.
   

Application Procedure (Undergraduate)

1. Complete application form or . Forms are also available from the Scholarship Committee Chairperson.
2. Submit one letter of reference from a Sigma Theta Tau member in sealed envelope signed by reference letter writer as part of the completed packet.
3. Submit three (3) copies of all application and transcript materials by the published deadline to:

Beta Delta Chapter STTI Chairperson Scholarship Committee SNU School of Nursing 6729 N.W. 39 Expressway Bethany, OK 73008

Graduate Scholarships:

Scholarships are available for educational funding of persons pursuing graduate (Master's or Doctoral) study. Three scholarships in the amount of $500 will be awarded annually (a total of $1500).

The Sigma Theta Tau Beta Delta Chapter-at-Large Scholarship Committee will select scholarship recipients in accordance with the established guidelines. Recommendations from the Scholarship Committee will be forwarded to the Board of Directors for final approval. The awards will depend on the number and quality of applications as well as the amount of funds available. Presentation of the awards will occur at the Annual Spring Meeting each year. The Committee (in accordance with the Board of Directors) may decide to select recipients biannually, if needed.

Eligibility (Graduate)

1. The applicant must be an active member of Sigma Theta Tau Beta Chapter-at-Large.
2. The applicant must be a graduate student currently enrolled in a graduate program.
   1. Applicant pursuing master's degree - degree must be in nursing
   2. Applicant pursuing doctoral degree - degree may be in a related field
3. Completion of the application process: Preference will be given to a new applicant over an applicant who has received a scholarship in the past. However, this person must meet all of the criteria.

1. Three copies of the application and scholarly paper for the scholarship award are to be submitted to the Scholarship Committee.
2. Steps in the application process:
   1. Completion of the application form, . or .  Forms are available from the Scholarship Committee Chairperson.
   2. Submit an example of a scholarly paper (i.e., a paper that the applicant has already written for a course or publication, etc.
   3. Submit two letters of reference. Letters are to be sealed and marked confidential mailed by the person completing the reference letter. Letters are to be included as part of the completed packet. At least, one of the two references must be from a Sigma Theta Tau member.
   4. Submit verification of enrollment in the graduate program of an institution of higher learning.
   5. An interview may be scheduled for finalists to meet with representatives of the
      Scholarship Committee.

Competitive Basis for Fund Allocation

1. Clarity of thought and expression in the scholarly paper and interview (if conducted)
2. Contribution or potential contribution to nursing

Submission Information

1. Obtain scholarship application forms from the Beta Delta Web Site at   and mail completed applications to:

2. Submit applications by October 1.