2025 OADN Foundation NurseThink Nurse Educator Scholarship Application

Description & Instructions

Description: NurseThink, in partnership with the OADN Foundation, provides funding to support the continuing education of associate degree nursing educators. The OADN Foundation NurseThink Nurse Educator Scholarship was established to support the academic progression of an OADN member who is actively pursuing their advanced degree and/or plans to be a faculty member in a school of nursing. The NurseThink Nurse Educator Scholarship, funded by Wolters Kluwer, is presented annually in the amount of $1,000.

The recipient will be recognized at the 2025 OADN Annual Convention, “Elevating Nursing Education: Embracing Change, Strengthening Community,“ at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN, November 20-22, 2025.

Requirements: The nominee must meet the following criteria:

Be enrolled in a graduate nursing education program and/or planning to be a faculty member in school of nursing.
Hold a membership in OADN as an individual or through a program.
Have a plan to be or become a faculty member in a school of nursing.

Instructions: To apply for consideration of the NurseThink Nurse Educator Scholarship, individuals must submit the following materials on or before the application deadline of May 15, 2025:

Letter of Interest: A letter, not to exceed 1000 words, attesting that you meet the relevant criteria for consideration.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Please include a current CV (see file upload instructions).

Timeline Plan: A written plan with timeline of your intention to become a faculty member along with academic progression goals (e.g., coursework plan).

Applicant Headshot: A current headshot photo (see file upload instructions) for marketing and/or ceremonial use only. OADN Foundation blinds the candidate headshot information to eliminate possible unconscious bias in the review process. In drafting your candidate statements, please note that your headshot will not be shared with reviewers. Only your application packet narrative and supporting documents will be accessible to reviewers.

W-9 Form When requested, Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification is needed: W-9 (Rev. October 2024) (irs.gov)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please complete all components of the application and submit it by the deadline of May 15, 2025, 8 PM Eastern.

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* 1. Name of Applicant (First, Middle Initial, Last Name):

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* 2. Applicant's Permanent (Preferred) Address:

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City, State, Zip:

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* 3. Applicant's Preferred Phone:

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* 4. Applicant's Preferred E-mail:

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* 5. OADN Membership Number (This can be obtained from the Nursing Dean or Director Office):

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* 6. Type of OADN Membership held by applicant:

Individual Member

Program Member

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* 7. Applicant's Employer Information:

Name of School

School Address Line 1

School Address Line 2

City

State

Zip

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* 8. Letter of Interest

Not to exceed 1000 words, attesting that applicant meets the above stated criteria for consideration.

PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only.

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* 9. Applicant's CV:

PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only.

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* 10. Academic Progression Plan

A written plan with timeline of your intention to become a faculty member along with academic progression goals (e.g., coursework plan).

PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only.

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* 11. Applicant's Headshot

Please submit a headshot of nominee with application. Photos should be between 400 x 400 at a minimum, to 7,680 (w) x 4,320 (h) in PNG or JPEG file.

PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only.

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* 12. All applicants for an OADN Foundation award, scholarship or grant must submit a W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification Number if selected. I understand that I must submit a W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification Number when requested and I am able to comply with this request in a timely manner. Signed (name of applicant):

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* 13. I have read the application instructions and requirements thoroughly. I understand all application materials must be submitted on or before the deadline of May 15, 2025, at 8PM Eastern, to be considered. Signed (name of applicant):