Omicron Delta Chapter

 

2012 Scholarships

The 2012 Scholarship process has begun.  All annual (Fuller and Wise Awards) scholarship applications are due January 30, 2012.  However, don't forget that we have a quarterly Past President's Professional Development Award that is available each quarter.  The next two due dates are:  December 31st, March 31st and June 30th. 

If you are interested in learning more about any of the Omicron Delta scholarships - please review their descriptions below.  The application may be accessed on the link to the left of this page. 

Statement of the Research and Scholarship Committee

The research and scholarship committee of Omicron Delta is dedicated to the processes of awarding qualified applicants scholarships for the purpose of research and publication, as well as provide a forum to showcase and disseminate nursing research.

Omicron Delta Scholarships and Eligibility Criteria

The Omicron Delta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International is pleased to offer financial assistance to those dedicated to advancing nursing research and scholarship. This scholarship page will discuss general rules for chapter scholarships and will detail the scholarships, the purpose, eligibility, and assessment criteria.

Three scholarships are offered to different audiences:

• Dr. Pamela Fuller Founder’s Scholarship

• Dr. Sandra L. Wise Founder’s Scholarship

• Past President's Scholarship for Professional Development
  

General Rules

• Applicants must demonstrate eligible criteria by completing the online application. If an applicant demonstrates eligibility criteria for more than one scholarship and/or wishes to be considered in more than one category, a separate completed application including funding criteria specific to each scholarship must be submitted.

• Active Omicron Delta members are given priority consideration by the Committee.

• The Committee reserves the right to award designated scholarship monies in any of the three categories to more than one qualified applicant.

• Applicant must be a Registered Nurse with a current, unencumbered RN license in any of the fifty United States. Licenses will be verified through the NCSBN process.

• Omicron Delta will be noted as a supporting or sponsoring factor in applicant’s presentations or research.

• Tuition reimbursement is not considered as a scholarly effort and is not eligible for funding. See individual scholarships for specific criteria and supporting documents.

• Annual scholarships (Fuller and Wise) applications must be postmarked by January 30th.