Nursing Fellows is a selective merit-based program for academically strong students who are committed to pursuing a nursing career.

Students selected to participate in the Nursing Fellows program spend four years working closely with faculty mentors exploring the many opportunities within the field of nursing and identifying ways to impact health disparities in local and global communities.

Twenty-five Nursing Fellows are selected and receive an annual $8,000 scholarship as long as they maintain a 3.2 GPA and attend 75% of the semester offerings. This is in addition to any Presidential or ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Engagement scholarship received. Students also receive a one-time $1,000 Global Study grant for an ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ-approved study abroad or Study USA experience.

Program Highlights

Year One

In the first year, students explore nursing in the context of healthcare provision, deepening their personal commitment to becoming a nurse. Nursing Fellows work closely with staff, faculty and advisors across the university to pursue academic and professional opportunities.

  • Enroll in ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ 1010 with other Nursing Fellows.
  • Complete the Clifton Strengths Finder.
  • Participate in the Spring Book Club.
  • Complete eight hours of volunteer service each semester.
  • Participate in multiple educational events offered by the School of Health Sciences, including interprofessional healthcare panels and group dinners with undergraduate peers in the pre-health sciences.
  • Investigate service and certification opportunities specific to nursing with guidance from the Kernodle Center for Civic Life.
  • Engage in personal identity, reflection and résumé-building activities guided by the Student Professional Development Center.
  • Complete a four-year academic and career plan.
  • Explore nursing’s contribution to best practice guidelines.

Year Two

The second year of the program is devoted to engagement in local and global healthcare communities and purposeful reflection about health equity and inclusive excellence.

  • Complete eight hours of volunteer service each semester.
  • Participate in guided and meaningful reflection about health disparities with peers and School of Health Sciences mentors.
  • Participate in a Winter Term study abroad course specifically related to healthcare.
  • Attend SURF (Spring Undergraduate Research Forum) and participate in an interprofessional group discussion and dinner with undergraduate peers in pre-health cohorts.

Year Three

The final two years will integrate the comprehensive nursing curriculum, clinical placements and development of a professional development plan.

  • Pursue formal and informal leadership opportunities on campus and in the community.
  • Complete nursing coursework and clinicals.
  • Contribute to local and global health equity through clinical experiences and courses dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare.
  • Create a plan to apply for jobs or graduate nursing programs.
  • Work with the Student Professional Development Center staff to practice interviewing.
  • Participate in monthly journal club.
  • Work with faculty mentors on undergraduate research.

Year Four

The final two years will integrate the comprehensive nursing curriculum, clinical placements and development of a professional development plan.

  • Pursue formal and informal leadership opportunities on campus and in the community.
  • Complete nursing coursework and clinicals.
  • Contribute to local and global health equity through clinical experiences and courses dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare.
  • Create a plan to apply for jobs or graduate nursing programs.
  • Work with the Student Professional Development Center staff to practice interviewing.

Ready to Apply?

Students who plan to major in nursing and have an unweighted GPA of 3.8 or higher should apply. Apply to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Early Decision, Early Action or Regular Deadline by Nov. 1 and to Nursing Fellows by Nov. 10.