About This Scholarship Form
This 4-page PDF is used by students applying to the American Indian Nurse Scholarship Award offered by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America. The scholarship provides $1,000 per semester to eligible students pursuing nursing or health care degrees. Recipients may reapply each semester as long as they continue to meet the requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Have at least 1/4 American Indian heritage, verified through tribal enrollment or direct ancestry
- Be enrolled full-time in an accredited nursing, health care, or health education program
- Demonstrate financial need
- Maintain good academic standing throughout your program
How to Complete This Scholarship Application
- Open the form by clicking the button above to launch it in the FormsPal PDF editor.
- Complete Section 1 with your name, address, date of birth, phone number, and tribal enrollment number.
- Fill in your academic information including your school, degree program, current GPA, and expected graduation date.
- Write your biographical statement covering your educational background, career goals, and your commitment to serving health care needs in American Indian communities.
- List your financial details including household income, current aid, and estimated program costs.
- Attach required documents: official transcript, letter of recommendation, proof of tribal membership, a recent photograph, and your biographical statement.
- Review and submit to your local chapter before their posted deadline.
Related Forms on FormsPal
If you are applying for multiple sources of financial support, FormsPal also provides the Marian Scholarship application and the financial assistance application form. Nursing students preparing for licensure may also need the Florida Board of Nursing application.
