Jackie Liesemeyer Nursing Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be a registered nurse.
• Live or work in Missouri.
• Be a current Missouri Public Health Association member in good standing with dues paid.
• Be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a public-health-related field such as BSN, BS, BA, MSN, MPH, or another qualifying program.
• Undergraduate applicants must already be enrolled in a college or university program and have satisfactorily completed at least 15 credit hours.
• Graduate applicants must already be enrolled in a college or university program and have satisfactorily completed at least 6 credit hours.
• Applicants may reapply if they remain eligible and have not previously received the scholarship.

Requirements

• Complete the Jackie Liesemeyer Nursing Scholarship application.
• Explain how the scholarship will be used.
• Explain why the applicant works in the field of public health nursing and describe future plans.
• Submit confirmation of enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate college or university program.
• Submit official academic transcripts.
• Submit one reference from an immediate or recent supervisor.
• Submit one personal reference.

How to Apply

1. 1Complete the Jackie Liesemeyer Nursing Scholarship application.
2. 2Explain the applicant's commitment to public health nursing and intended use of the award.
3. 3Provide enrollment verification and official transcripts.
4. 4Arrange for the required supervisor and personal references.
5. 5Submit all required application materials to the Missouri Public Health Association by September 1, 2026.