Do you know someone who fits the criteria?

The goal is to assist those who wish to provide nursing care in this important specialty.

A Scholarship of $1000 will be awarded annually by the NYS ID/DD Nurses Association to encourage nurses to explore or remain in the field of ID/DD nursing and also support new nursing students who come from a background of work with ID/DD individuals. 

An Eligible Applicant is:

1. An LPN currently matriculating in an accredited RN program in New York State.
2. A NY State resident.
3. A person who is currently working or has previously worked in the field of ID/DD.

or

1. A nursing student matriculating in an accredited RN program in NY state.
2. A NY State resident.
3. A person who is currently working or has previously worked in the field of ID/DD.

Applicants must submit:

1. A resume which includes educational and work experiences and
2. An essay of not more than 500 words explaining their future educational and professional goals.

Scholarship Applications
NYS ID/DD Nurses Association
PO Box 32
Hannawa Falls, NY 13647

The Scholarship award for 2018 will be presented to Katelyn Hanson at the fall state conference.