Margaret A. Plastino Memorial Scholarship for Idaho Nurses

Eligibility

• Be currently enrolled in or accepted into an accredited nursing program at Boise State University, Idaho State University, or Lewis-Clark State College.
• Pre-licensure nursing students may apply.
• RN-to-BSN students may apply.
• Graduate-level nursing students may apply.
• Preference may be given to residents of Idaho.
• Meet all additional Idaho Community Foundation requirements for the current cycle.

Requirements

• Complete both pages of the official scholarship application.
• Submit a copy of the most recent unofficial college transcript.
• Submit a written statement between one and three pages.
• Explain educational and career goals and why nursing was chosen as a career path.
• Describe extracurricular activities, volunteer service, awards, honors, and leadership positions.
• Describe work experience and whether the applicant plans to work while attending college.
• Explain why the applicant should be selected for the scholarship.
• Submit one reference letter from the higher-education institution the applicant attends.
• Combine the application and all supporting documents into one PDF file.

How to Apply

1. 1Confirm enrollment or acceptance at Boise State University, Idaho State University, or Lewis-Clark State College.
2. 2Complete pages one and two of the official application.
3. 3Prepare the required one-to-three-page written statement.
4. 4Gather your most recent unofficial college transcript.
5. 5Request one reference letter from your institution.
6. 6Combine the application, transcript, statement, and reference into a single PDF.
7. 7Email the completed PDF to the Idaho Community Foundation before the published deadline.