Scholarships & Fellowships

Happy Monday NYUCN Students!

This blog  post is a update on current/upcoming scholarships, fellowships, externships & employment opportunities. Please put reminders for yourselves to get ample time to complete the applications; some are intensive and require components that may be time consuming based on your already packed schedules.







-NYU Langone Summer Externship: This full time program is being offered to all nursing students, and already has a large number of applicants. You will be able to get hands on clinical work on a designated unit, while getting a competitive salary. Deadline is this week, February 27th. To apply and to get more information click here. 


-NYU Summer Opportunity for Registered Nurses: The NYU Child Study Center is hiring a full time RN for the NYU Summer Program for kids; an all day therapeutic program that provides treatment to meet education & behavioral needs of 7-11 years old children with ADHD. To learn more about this opportunity call (516)358-1811 or email donofd01@nyumc.org  


-National Institutes of health Undergraduate Scholarship: This is for undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science related careers. Deadline is March 2nd. For more information and to apply click here.


-After College/AACN Scholarship Fund- Open to students seeking master's or doctoral degrees. Special consideration is given to graduate students with the goal of becoming a nurse educator, those completing an RN to BSN or RN to MSN program, and accelerated students. Deadline is March 30th. For more information and to apply click here. 


-Margaret E. Mahoney Fellowship: This program provides stipends for medical, public health/policy, and graduate students to conduct summer research projects on a health care delivery transformation. Deadline for submissions is March 15th. For more information and to apply click here.

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Studying Abroad...

Attention NYUCN Students:

-Are you interested in studying abroad? There are some general informational sessions coming up that will discuss different opportunities offered by the Office of Global Programs.

When: Fridays, 2:00-3:00PM.
Where: Academic Resource Center, 18 Washington PL. LL05.
RSVP: Please click here.


-Most students assume that studying away is too expensive for them. Think again! There are many scholarships available from Global Programs. Information sessions are being offered to learn more about scholarship eligibility, applications, and more resources that are being offered.
When: Fridays 3/6, 4/3, 4/24, and 5/1. 1:00-2:00PM.
Where: Academic Resource Center, 18 Washington Pl. LL05.
RSVP: Please click here.


-Pell Grant Recipients
: A workshop led by NYU Gilman study away advisor is being offered. This session will cover the application process for the Pell Grant, the requirements, etc.
When: Every Friday leading up to March 3rd deadline. 1:00-2:00pm.
Where: Academic Resource Center, 18 Washington Pl
RSVP: Please click here.


-Study away advisors will be available for walk-in hours to help you navigate through all the great opportunities offered through NYU's global network.
When: Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM
Where: Academic Resource Center, 18 Washington PL. 1st FL Front Desk, ask here.

Can LinkedIn Benefit Nursing Students? Yes It Can!

As you know, today more than 80% of jobs acquired are because of networking. This, as well as your professional media presence online can increase your chances of getting noticed. This pertains to nurses as well, and many are unaware of this.

Linkedin.com is growing fast, and is one of the world's largest professional networking site. NYUCN students are encouraged to start building their Linkedin profiles right away. You can begin to connect with your fellow classmates, other nursing students from different schools, professors, and connections are limitless moving forward.

This site gives the opportunity to not only display your work experience, but also show past or current research projects, internships/externships, courses, and several other components that make you stand out. Join today for free by clicking here. The following are some articles for nursing students to get a broader view on Linkedin, and how it can catapult your nursing career. 

Nurse.com: Recruiters on Linkedin

Health Providers Choice: Tips for using Linkedin

Scrubs Mag.: 4 Linkedin groups every nurse should join

We draw your attention to the following reminders for this week:

Azma International Volunteering- Azma International is seeking volunteers to work in medical clinics and hospitals throughout Africa, Peru, and Guatemala. Students who are interested in health issues and clinical work are encouraged to apply. Email info@azmainternational.org for more details on these volunteer opportunity and the 2015 summer health camps. 

Financial Aid Presentation #1: The NYU office of Financial Aid will be hosting free presentations to all undergraduate students. February 19th, 5:30pm-6:30pm at the Silver building room 520. This is first presentation out of three to follow in the next two months. Registration not required. 

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES

The Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation Inc. Nursing Scholarship (click here)

Due February 14th, 11:59pm

The Arnold and Marie Schwartz Nursing Fund (click here)

Due February 14th, 11:59pm