Description & Instructions

Description: The Level Up RN Faculty Scholarship will be awarded to a current full-time associate degree nursing faculty member. The scholarship award amount is $1,000.00, and in addition, the recipient will receive the complete Level Up RN Ultimate Nursing School Survival Kit (valued at $469.95), one-year Level Up RN membership (valued at $99), and Flashables (valued at $199).

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 applicant must meet the following criteria:
  • Currently employed as a full-time faculty member.
  • Hold an active membership in OADN as an individual or through a program.


Instructions: To apply for the Level Up RN Educator Scholarship, individuals should submit the following materials on or before the application deadline of May 15, 2025:

  • Letter of Interest: A letter of interest, not to exceed 1000 words, discussing your reason for being engaged in nursing education, innovative techniques you have employed in the classroom/clinical setting, and nursing student learning challenges you would like to resolve.

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

  • Recommendation Letter: A letter from the nursing program dean/director or faculty colleague testifying to your innovation in nursing education.

  • 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, 8PM Eastern.

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

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

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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:

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* 6. Type of OADN Membership held by applicant:

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* 7. Employer Information:

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* 8. Applicant Letter of Interest

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* 9. Recommendation Letter

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* 10. Applicant CV

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* 11. Applicant Headshot

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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):