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Clinical Scholars Program

Student studying outside The Clinical Scholars Program at the University of Maryland School of Nursing is an innovative scholarship opportunity for talented nursing students supported by outstanding health care institutions in Maryland and the greater Washington, D.C. area, including northern Virginia. The program is designed to encourage and support post-baccalaureate nursing careers, as well as offer direct financial assistance to nursing students as they transition from the classroom into the professional workplace. Qualified students are offered educational scholarships of $2,500 to $5,500 during the senior year of their Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Under the direction of the School of Nursing faculty, each Clinical Scholar is assigned to a clinical practicum of her/his choice at a participating health care institution. This practicum assignment is made in connection with the student's enrollment in the Clinical Emphasis Practicum course, Nurs 487. Upon successful completion of the practicum and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, each Clinical Scholar is offered employment at the participating institution which has provided the Clinical Scholarship support. Every effort is made to match a Scholar's clinical area preference and specific practicum experience with his/her desired job placement.

Participating Hospitals

Johns Hopkins Bayview (Baltimore)
INOVA (Northern Virginia)
Mercy Hospital (Baltimore)
Sinai Hospital (Baltimore)
Suburban Hospital (Bethesda, MD)
University of Maryland Medical Center (Baltimore)

Amounts and Methods of Payment

$2,500 Scholars receiving support will have the funds automatically credited to their student accounts at the University of Maryland when the student-hospital agreement has been completed. Each Clinical Scholar must agree to a one-year employment commitment to the health care institution providing the scholarship funds.

$5,500 A limited number of scholarships are available. Clinical Scholars must agree to an 18-month employment commitment to the health care institution providing the scholarship funds.

Eligibility Criteria

Enrollment in the senior year nursing course Clinical Emphasis Practicum (NURS 487)
Participation in a clinical practicum at a sponsoring health care institution
Achievement and maintenance of a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 ("B")
Meeting established hiring requirements of the sponsoring health care institution
Written agreement by the Scholar to remain employed as an RN at the sponsoring institution for at last the 12 or 18 month period of commitment (This period commences after a Scholar's successful completion of hospital and unit-based orientations.)
Agreement by the Scholar to begin employment within 60 days after formal graduation from the School of Nursing with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree

How to Apply

Interested students should contact their individual practicum faculty member at the School of Nursing. Each faculty member teaching Clinical Emphasis Practicum maintains a current list of open Clinical Scholarship Program health care placements. The faculty member also maintains a list of eligible nursing students- those with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 ("B").

Major advantages are substantial funds and a job at a great hospital.

State of Maryland Programs

Scholarship/grant money is available through the State of Maryland. Funds are both merit and need-based. To apply, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list the University of Maryland School of Nursing (federal code 002104). Non-Maryland residents can apply for tuition assistance to reduce their tuition charges from out-of-state rates to in-state rates, a significant saving. This program has a Maryland employment service requirement. If you are interested in this program or any of the other State of Maryland programs visit www.mhec.state.md.us or phone 800.974.1024 or 410.260.4565.

Federal Programs

Funds are available through the federal government in the form of grants, low-interest loans and work-study. The Office of Financial Aid of the University of Maryland Baltimore processes applications for federal financial aid (410.706.7347). To apply for federal funds, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The federal code for the University of Maryland School of Nursing is 002104. The Student Guide (Financial Aid from the US Department of Education) is available on-line. Information on nursing loan repayment is available toll-free at 866.813.3753

Scholarship Search Programs

Scholarship information is available through a variety of options- scholarship databases, organizations, and service organizations. Databases through the internet are:

You should also check with service organizations, local community funding agencies and medical, nursing and hospital associations and foundations.