FAQ: Nicklaus Children's Nurse Scholars
The FIU Spring application period begins November 1st, 2023 and closes November 27th, 2023
Nicklaus Children's Hospital Announces:
The Nicklaus Children's Hospital Nurse Scholars Program for New Nurses!
On Wednesday, November 1st 2023, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital launched its Nurse Scholars Program in which students accepted into Florida International University’s (FIU) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program (BSN) will have the opportunity to receive an award toward their BSN.
The Nicklaus Children's Hospital Nurse Scholars Program. Nicklaus Children's Hospital’s Nurse Scholars Program is intended to attract and encourage a new generation of nurses to enter the profession. Each fall and spring semester, Nicklaus Children's Hospital will select up to ten “Nurse Scholars” to receive an award of up to $20,000 towards tuition payments at FIU (Nurse Scholars Program Award)!
Nurse Scholars Awards will be offered to exceptional incoming student nurses accepted in FIU’s BSN program who demonstrate a passion for pediatric nursing and a balance of academic achievement, leadership, and commitment. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital will pay each Nurse Scholars Award directly to FIU, where it will be applied to pay the Nurse Scholar's tuition. The Nurse Scholar will be responsible for any additional costs or fees imposed by FIU.
Nurse Scholars will be required to meet certain academic requirements throughout the entirety of their participation in the Nurse Scholars Program, as well as other requirements, such as entering a post-graduation work commitment should the Nurse Scholar be offered permanent employment.
Required Employment with Nicklaus Children's Hospital (post award). FIU’s BSN program provides students with five semesters of didactic instruction and clinical work experience. Nurse Scholars must fulfill their clinical obligations under the BSN program and work as care assistants through Nicklaus Children's Hospital Student Nurse Intern Program (SNIP) while enrolled in school.
Nurse Scholars employed as care assistants through the SNIP will gain unique insight into the field of pediatric nursing. Any pediatric and practicum experiences required by the ASN will be completed within Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Nurse Scholars will be paid on a per-diem basis for their work as SNIP care assistants and will need to fulfill a minimum of one work shift per pay period.
Following their successful completion of the FIU’s BSN program, Nurse Scholars must apply for a registered nurse (RN) position through Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Horizon Nurse Residency Program (Horizon Nurse Residency Program). If Nicklaus Children's Hospital offers the Nurse Scholar a position through the Horizon Nurse Residency Program, the Nurse Scholar must fulfill a 2-year employment commitment
Nurse Scholars will receive additional information on the Horizon Nurse Residency Program as they approach graduation from FIU’s BSN program.
Award Details:
A $20,000 award for applicants that will be reviewed by a committee with Edcor and a final selection committee by Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
Award Eligibility:
Applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:
- You must be eligible to work in the United States
- You must be a Florida resident eligible for in-state tuition
- You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- You must have an acceptance letter into the Florida International University nursing program (upcoming term)
- You must be accepted into the Generic BSN program
- Applicant must submit ALL completed materials by the deadline (no extensions will be allowed)
- You must interview with a committee prior to final award
- Spring Application Interviews: December 12th, 13th, 14th 2023
- Fall Application Interviews: TBD
Additionally, for current Nicklaus Children’s Hospital employees:
- You must have no corrective action during the last 12 months
- You must have a minimum of a Strong Performer rating in the most recent annual evaluation
Up to ten participants will be awarded for the Spring Application and Fall Application each for a total of twenty per year.
Students accepted into the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Nurse Scholars Program are provided an award towards school tuition in the total amount of $20,000. Tuition is paid directly to the school, and nurse scholars are responsible for additional fees applied by the school.
Application Requirements:
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may continue on to complete an online application for the Nicklaus Children’s Nurse Scholars Program. A complete application includes the following:
- Completed and electronically signed application form
- A letter of full acceptance from your nursing program
- Most recent, transcripts / grades (unofficial accepted)
- Professional resume
- Personal Essay (Briefly tell us about yourself by answering the required questions including “Why you want to pursue pediatric nursing?”)
- Two recommendation forms (academic and professional/personal)
- For Nicklaus Children’s Hospital employees: one letter of recommendation completed by manager/supervisor.
Requirements for Awardees
Awardees of the scholarship must accept the tuition award via the Edcor scholarship website and complete the required tasks. To accept the tuition award, you must complete the award Acceptance Form, sign the agreement letter, provide proof of enrollment and acceptance letter from your nursing program, upload a picture of yourself, and confirm your email address.
Students awarded the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Nurse Scholars Program tuition award must fulfill the established requirements of the Florida International University BSN program and commitment requirements set forth by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Scholars program consists of 8 semesters of didactic and clinical experiences as a nursing student in Miami Dade College’s ASN program and in addition, working as a Student Nurse Intern (SNIP) at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital after completion of your first semester in nursing school. The SNIP is a per-diem employment opportunity for nurse scholars to be hired as Care Assistants to gain insight into the field of pediatric nursing. A minimum of one work shift per pay period will be required for this role. The pediatric and practicum experiences will be completed within Nicklaus Children’s Hospital by dedicated nurse faculty.
Additionally, after completion of the BSN program, eligible nurse scholar graduates will have the opportunity to apply for the Horizon Nurse Residency program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. If offered employment by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital as Horizon RN, the nurse scholar must fulfill a 2-year work commitment
Key Dates to Remember:
Applicants can submit applications for either the Spring or the Fall Semesters
SPRING SEMESTER APPLICATIONS:
Application Acceptance: November 1st – November 27th
November 27th 2023– Application and ALL Tasks MUST be submitted
Application Review: November 1st – December 3rd
Interview with Selection Committee Week of Dec 11th- Dec 15th
Notification of Award: December 15th 2023
Awardee Acceptance of Scholarship Loan: December 15th – January 1st 2024
Program start: January 2024
FALL SEMESTER APPLICATIONS:
Application Acceptance: May 1 - May 31
May 31 – Application and ALL Tasks MUST be submitted
Application Review: June 1 - June 30
Interview with Selection Committee XXXXX
Notification of Award: July
Awardee Acceptance of Scholarship Loan: July
Program Start: August
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Nurse Scholars Program
FAQ: Nicklaus Children's Nurse Scholars
The FIU Spring application period begins November 1st, 2023 and closes November 27th, 2023
Nicklaus Children's Hospital Announces:
The Nicklaus Children's Hospital Nurse Scholars Program for New Nurses!
On Wednesday, November 1st 2023, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital launched its Nurse Scholars Program in which students accepted into Florida International University’s (FIU) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program (BSN) will have the opportunity to receive an award toward their BSN.
The Nicklaus Children's Hospital Nurse Scholars Program. Nicklaus Children's Hospital’s Nurse Scholars Program is intended to attract and encourage a new generation of nurses to enter the profession. Each fall and spring semester, Nicklaus Children's Hospital will select up to ten “Nurse Scholars” to receive an award of up to $20,000 towards tuition payments at FIU (Nurse Scholars Program Award)!
Nurse Scholars Awards will be offered to exceptional incoming student nurses accepted in FIU’s BSN program who demonstrate a passion for pediatric nursing and a balance of academic achievement, leadership, and commitment. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital will pay each Nurse Scholars Award directly to FIU, where it will be applied to pay the Nurse Scholar's tuition. The Nurse Scholar will be responsible for any additional costs or fees imposed by FIU.
Nurse Scholars will be required to meet certain academic requirements throughout the entirety of their participation in the Nurse Scholars Program, as well as other requirements, such as entering a post-graduation work commitment should the Nurse Scholar be offered permanent employment.
Required Employment with Nicklaus Children's Hospital (post award). FIU’s BSN program provides students with five semesters of didactic instruction and clinical work experience. Nurse Scholars must fulfill their clinical obligations under the BSN program and work as care assistants through Nicklaus Children's Hospital Student Nurse Intern Program (SNIP) while enrolled in school.
Nurse Scholars employed as care assistants through the SNIP will gain unique insight into the field of pediatric nursing. Any pediatric and practicum experiences required by the ASN will be completed within Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Nurse Scholars will be paid on a per-diem basis for their work as SNIP care assistants and will need to fulfill a minimum of one work shift per pay period.
Following their successful completion of the FIU’s BSN program, Nurse Scholars must apply for a registered nurse (RN) position through Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Horizon Nurse Residency Program (Horizon Nurse Residency Program). If Nicklaus Children's Hospital offers the Nurse Scholar a position through the Horizon Nurse Residency Program, the Nurse Scholar must fulfill a 2-year employment commitment
Nurse Scholars will receive additional information on the Horizon Nurse Residency Program as they approach graduation from FIU’s BSN program.
Award Details:
A $20,000 award for applicants that will be reviewed by a committee with Edcor and a final selection committee by Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
Award Eligibility:
Applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:
- You must be eligible to work in the United States
- You must be a Florida resident eligible for in-state tuition
- You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- You must have an acceptance letter into the Florida International University nursing program (upcoming term)
- You must be accepted into the Generic BSN program
- Applicant must submit ALL completed materials by the deadline (no extensions will be allowed)
- You must interview with a committee prior to final award
- Spring Application Interviews: December 12th, 13th, 14th 2023
- Fall Application Interviews: TBD
Additionally, for current Nicklaus Children’s Hospital employees:
- You must have no corrective action during the last 12 months
- You must have a minimum of a Strong Performer rating in the most recent annual evaluation
Up to ten participants will be awarded for the Spring Application and Fall Application each for a total of twenty per year.
Students accepted into the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Nurse Scholars Program are provided an award towards school tuition in the total amount of $20,000. Tuition is paid directly to the school, and nurse scholars are responsible for additional fees applied by the school.
Application Requirements:
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may continue on to complete an online application for the Nicklaus Children’s Nurse Scholars Program. A complete application includes the following:
- Completed and electronically signed application form
- A letter of full acceptance from your nursing program
- Most recent, transcripts / grades (unofficial accepted)
- Professional resume
- Personal Essay (Briefly tell us about yourself by answering the required questions including “Why you want to pursue pediatric nursing?”)
- Two recommendation forms (academic and professional/personal)
- For Nicklaus Children’s Hospital employees: one letter of recommendation completed by manager/supervisor.
Requirements for Awardees
Awardees of the scholarship must accept the tuition award via the Edcor scholarship website and complete the required tasks. To accept the tuition award, you must complete the award Acceptance Form, sign the agreement letter, provide proof of enrollment and acceptance letter from your nursing program, upload a picture of yourself, and confirm your email address.
Students awarded the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Nurse Scholars Program tuition award must fulfill the established requirements of the Florida International University BSN program and commitment requirements set forth by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Scholars program consists of 8 semesters of didactic and clinical experiences as a nursing student in Miami Dade College’s ASN program and in addition, working as a Student Nurse Intern (SNIP) at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital after completion of your first semester in nursing school. The SNIP is a per-diem employment opportunity for nurse scholars to be hired as Care Assistants to gain insight into the field of pediatric nursing. A minimum of one work shift per pay period will be required for this role. The pediatric and practicum experiences will be completed within Nicklaus Children’s Hospital by dedicated nurse faculty.
Additionally, after completion of the BSN program, eligible nurse scholar graduates will have the opportunity to apply for the Horizon Nurse Residency program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. If offered employment by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital as Horizon RN, the nurse scholar must fulfill a 2-year work commitment
Key Dates to Remember:
Applicants can submit applications for either the Spring or the Fall Semesters
SPRING SEMESTER APPLICATIONS:
Application Acceptance: November 1st – November 27th
November 27th 2023– Application and ALL Tasks MUST be submitted
Application Review: November 1st – December 3rd
Interview with Selection Committee Week of Dec 11th- Dec 15th
Notification of Award: December 15th 2023
Awardee Acceptance of Scholarship Loan: December 15th – January 1st 2024
Program start: January 2024
FALL SEMESTER APPLICATIONS:
Application Acceptance: May 1 - May 31
May 31 – Application and ALL Tasks MUST be submitted
Application Review: June 1 - June 30
Interview with Selection Committee XXXXX
Notification of Award: July
Awardee Acceptance of Scholarship Loan: July
Program Start: August