This program is designed to assist MONE members in obtaining an education degree to advance their skills and expertise in contemporary practice. Scholarships may be used for tuition or research expenses.

ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES:
The MONE scholarship program will be administered by the Board. Allocation of funds will be determined during the budget process each year.

Applications must be completed and submitted by April 20 of each year to the address listed below. Applications will be accepted from October of the prior year through April 20th.

The president-elect and an ad-hoc committee of the Board will review all applications for compliance with eligibility and selection requirements.

Eligible candidate applications will be forwarded to the MONE Board in May for final selection. Board members who have applied for a scholarship will be excused during the selection process. Selection will be made at the May Board meeting. Notification of awards and disbursement of scholarship money will occur by June 30th. The scholarship applicant may apply for a one-time renewal of the scholarship if minimum selection criteria and eligibility are met.

Verification of the scholarship funds being utilized for intended educational purpose will be required (receipts, etc., may be forwarded to the President Elect).

AWARD:
The number of, and award amount will be determined each year in conjunction with budget planning. These scholarships may be used for:

• BSN completion
• MSN or related Masters Degree Program
• Ph.D. or related doctoral program

ELIGIBILITY:
You must be:

• A current MONE member
• Currently enrolled or have a proof of enrollment in a nursing or related degree program
• Have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average in current academic work
• MONE Board members are eligible to apply for a scholarship

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A completed application consists of the following components, typewritten and submitted together. All applications must be complete to be considered for selection:

Complete Application Form. Describe your activity with MONE, including years of membership and participation in MONE. Participation includes attendance at meetings, committee, or task force memberships, and leadership positions held (such as Chair of committee or task force, District Director, secretary, etc.).

Three (3) letters of recommendation - one from each of the following:

1. Faculty Members
2. MONE Member
3. Employer
4. Colleague (from school or work environment)

MONE members applying for the scholarship may substitute a letter of recommendation from a colleague (from school or work environment) rather than a faculty member. Three letters of recommendation are still required. Letters of support should continue to come from a MONE member and the employer. Please have above individuals utilize the Recommendation Form included in your application packet. Individuals should mail their Recommendation Form to MONE at the address that is listed at the bottom of the page.

1. One typewritten page (double-spaced) indicating educational and career goals upon attainment of this degree. Explain why the attainment of this degree will facilitate your professional leadership development.
2. Include a financial plan indicating how the money will be used.
3. Curriculum Vitae including the following: educational background, professional experience, honors and awards, activity in professional and community organizations.
4. Official transcripts of all course work completed in current program. If the applicant is enrolled in a program but has not yet started course work, submit previous academic transcript from last degree school attended.

Mail your application to:
MONE
c/o Linda Moots
1595 Wellman Road
Dewitt, MI 48820
Phone: 517 669-2236