Nursing Student Awards

The Wisconsin League for Nursing and Blue Cross Blue Shield Wisconsin are pleased to announce the creation of a new scholarship program designed to help address the critical nursing shortage and provide financial assistance to aspiring nurses throughout the state. 

The scholarships are for Wisconsin students who have completed at least one half of the credits necessary for graduation from MSN, BSN, ADN or LPN programs in Wisconsin.  The school must be either a National League for Nursing (NLN) member or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Scholarships will range from $500 to $1000 for selected candidates.  

We are offering your school the opportunity to select 4 students in the RN program and 2 students in the LPN program to be nominated for these scholarships.  At Blue Cross Blue Shield Wisconsin's request, we encourage you to include ethnic minority students in your nominations.   To apply for the scholarship, students must contact their dean for an application and write a one page letter to assist the WLN Scholarship Committee in making their selection.  The student should address the following areas:

1. Scholastic ability
2. Professional activities and/or community service
3. Understanding of the nursing profession
4. Goals upon graduation
5. Financial need  

Qualifications for Nursing Student Awards:

1. The student must be a resident of Wisconsin and be enrolled in an NLN accredited Wisconsin school of nursing(ADN, LPN, BSN, or MSN).
2. The applicant must have completed at least one-half the credits needed for graduation.
3. A financial need must be demonstrated.
4. A student must evidence a quality of attainment, both in scholastic studies and personal characteristics reflective of a commitment to professional nursing.
   
   Procedure: The nursing school dean or financial aid department of NLN accredited Wisconsin schools will be notified of available scholarships.  WLN scholarship applications are mailed ONLY to the schools in January of each year for distribution to their students.  Students interested in obtaining an application MUST CONTACT THEIR SCHOOL.  No applications are sent directly from the WLN Office.

These awards are given at the annual WLN Fall Conference. 

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High School Senior Award  

WLN awards one $500.00 scholarship for a Wisconsin high school senior who will be pursuing a professional nursing career.  The senior must have been accepted by a Wisconsin NLN accredited school of nursing, have financial need, demonstrate scholastic excellence and leadership potential.   Procedure:  The graduating senior MUST CONTACT THE WLN OFFICE by mail to request a scholarship application form.  These forms are usually mailed to seniors in January of each year.  The $500.00 scholarship award of the recipient is sent directly to the school of nursing who has accepted the student with designation that it be used for tuition purposes.  

Applications can be obtained from:  

Wisconsin League for Nursing, Inc. c/o Mary Ann Tanner

P.O. Box 107

Long Lake, WI  54542-0107

This award is given out at the annual WLN meeting in April. 

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If you would like to make a donation to the WLN Scholarship Fund, please contact:

Wisconsin League for Nursing, Inc.

c/o Mary Ann Tanner

P.O. Box 107

Long Lake, WI  54542-0107

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