SCHOLARSHIPS

The New York State ID/DD Nurses Association is awarding two $1,000 scholarships to encourage RNs, LPNs, DSPs, and other staff members currently working in the in the field of intellectual/ developmental disabilities to explore or remain in the field of ID/DD nursing. One scholarship will be awarded to an RN who is pursuing a BSN degree, and one scholarship will be awarded to an LPN, Direct Support Staff (DSP), or other non-nurse staff member who is currently matriculated in an accredited RN program.

Applications are due by April 1, 2024.  The scholarship winners will be chosen from the eligible applicants by a selection committee of the NYS ID/DD Nurses Association. The scholarships will be awarded in June 2024.

TO BE ELIGIBLE: Candidates must be a New York State resident and must meet these criteria:

For the RN to BSN Scholarship:

• Is an RN who is currently working or has previously worked in the intellectual/ developmental disabilities field and is matriculated in an accredited BSN program.
• Plans to work as an ID/DD nurse in New York State upon graduation.

For the LPN/DSP/other non-nurse staff member to RN Scholarship:

• Is a DSP, LPN, or other non-nurse staff member who is currently working or has previously worked in the intellectual/developmental disabilities field and is currently matriculated in an accredited RN program.
• Plans to work as an ID/DD nurse in New York State upon graduation.

TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP: Enter your responses into the NYSIDDDNA Scholarship Application – Fillable Form 2024. 

You will respond to questions on the application form and submit the form. On the form, you will respond to each statement below. We are especially interested in learning about your interest and experience working in the ID/DD field, your future educational and professional goals, and your education and work experience.

1. Introduce yourself and your interest in the intellectual/developmental disabilities field.
2. Describe your future educational and professional goals. (No more than 500 words)
3. List your education and your work experience relevant to your work in the ID/DD field.
4. Provide proof of current matriculation in an RN or BSN program.

• • For the LPN/DSP to RN Scholarship: Matriculation documentation must be a letter or verification on school letterhead from the Nursing Program or from the College Registrar’s Office. Note: A college transcript or course listing is not sufficient for proof of matriculation.
  • For the RN to BSN Scholarship: Matriculation documentation can be a letter of program acceptance with current proof of course enrollment (course receipt) OR a letter or verification on school letterhead from the Nursing Program or the College Registrar’s Office.

TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION: Enter your responses into the fillable application form. When you save your application form, please include your last name in the title of your document. Email your application and your matriculation documentation to the NYS ID/DD Nurses Association at  information@nysidddna.org. 

If you have questions: Email information@nysidddna.org for assistance.

For a PDF copy of the scholarship announcement: Click on NYSIDDDNA Scholarship Announcement 2024.