2025 OADN Foundation NurseThink LPN Transition Scholarship Application

Description & Instructions

Description: The NurseThink LPN Transition Scholarship was established to assist a student pursuing a professional nursing education and career as a registered nurse. This award is open to applicants that are currently licensed practical nurses (LPN) who are enrolled in an associate degree nursing program. The scholarship will be made to one individual 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:

Current licensed practical nurse (LPN)
Current enrollment in a state-approved associate degree nursing program that holds OADN program membership.

Instructions: To apply for consideration of the NurseThink LPN Transition Scholarship, individuals must submit the following materials on or before the application deadline of April 30, 2025:

Letter of Interest: A letter, not to exceed 500 words, discussing:
- Your decision to pursue a career in nursing.
- How your experience has helped prepare you for this decision.
- How your experience and education to date have prepared you for professional practice.
- Your goals for the future (e.g., where do you see yourself in 5 years as a registered nurse).

Unofficial Transcript: May be uploaded from student portal.

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 April 30, 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. Applicant's School Information:

Name of School

School Address Line 1

School Address Line 2

City

State

Zip

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* 7. Letter of Interest

A letter, not to exceed 500 words, discussing: your decision to pursue a career in nursing; how your experience has helped prepare you for this decision; how your experience and education to date have prepared you for professional practice; and, your goals for the future (e.g., where do you see yourself in 5 years as a registered nurse).

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

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* 8. Unofficial Transcript:

May be uploaded from student portal.

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

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* 9. 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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* 10. 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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* 11. I have read the application instructions and requirements thoroughly. I understand all application materials must be submitted on or before the deadline of April 30, 2025, at 8PM Eastern, to be considered. Signed (name of applicant):