MONE Educational Scholarship Program
District 1

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, books or research expenses.

ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES:
The MONE Scholarship program will be administered by the District 1 Board.  Allocation of funds will be determined during the budget process each year.

Applications must be completed and submitted by June 30th of each year to the program Chair - District 1.  Applications will be accepted from February through June 30th.

The District 1 board will review all applications for compliance with eligibility and selection requirements.  Eligible candidate applications will be forward to the MONE Board in July for final selection.  Board members who have applied for a scholarship will be excused during the selection process.  Selection will be made at the July Board meeting.   Notification of awards and disbursement of scholarship money will occur by August 1st.  The scholarship applicant may apply for a one-time renewal of the scholarship if minimum selection criteria and eligibility are met.

AWARD:
Two (2) scholarships of $1,000 each and 2 - one year memberships in Mone & MONE District 1 will be awarded. These scholarships may be used for:

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

• A Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• 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 PROCESS:
A completed application consists of the following components, typewritten and submitted together. All applications must be complete to be considered for selection:
Complete the Application Form.  Describe your activity with 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 - representing one from each of the following:
1.  Faculty members
2.  MONE members
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 complete the Recommendation Form included in your application packet.

Individuals providing references should mail the Recommendation Form to: MONE c/o Lisa Friedman, St. Joseph Mercy Health System, Director Employee Education, 5305 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0995.

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 Lisa Friedman, St. Joseph Mercy Health System, 5305 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0995.