Scholarship Application California ENA Scholarship Application California ENA funds two scholarships to be awarded each year at the State level: The Terri Sturgill Scholarship is awarded to a non-nurse candidate who is enrolled in a nursing program and pursuing their initial RN license. This scholarship is named for a previous California leader from the Inland Empire Chapter who served at the Chapter, State and National level. The Daniel Kelleher Scholarship is awarded to a candidate who already possesses an RN license, is enrolled in a nursing program to advance his or her nursing education, and has shown commitment to the Emergency Nurses Association. This scholarship is named in honor of Judith Kelleher's husband, Daniel. Judith Kelleher was the co-founder of the Emergency Nurses Association. Application Deadline: September 30 The application form and the supporting documents must be emailed to the State Council President by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered and will not be returned for completion. All information on this application form is subject to verification. Step 1: Scholarship Option Please indicate to which scholarship you are applying: Terri Sturgill Entry-Level RN ScholarshipDaniel Kelleher RN Advancement Scholarship Step 2: Personal Information First Name * Middle Name Last Name * Suffix Credentials * All credentials and honorifics following an ENA member’s name shall follow the format and ordering as follows: highest earned degree, licensure, certifications and fellowships. The information you provide below will only be used by Cal ENA for the purpose of scholarship review Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Membership Number – REQUIRED A limited background check will be conducted on all candidates (e.g., RN Licensure current and unencumbered) RN License Number (Required only for the Daniel Kelleher Scholarship) State of RN Licensure (Required only for the Daniel Kelleher Scholarship) Home Address * Home City * Home State * Home Zip Code * Home Phone * Cell Phone * Work Phone * Home Email * Work Email * Preferred email address: HomeWork Step 3: College Program Information Advanced Nursing Education - required only for the Daniel Kelleher Scholarship Application Please list below your current school enrollment information. Degree/Major * College * Campus/Division * City * State * Graduation Date * Upload PDF proof of enrollment Entry Level Nursing Education - required for the Sturgill Scholarship Please list below your current school enrollment information. Degree/Major * College * Campus/Division * City * State * Graduation Date * Upload PDF proof of enrollment Step 4: Resume or Curriculum Vitae Upload PDF formatted resume or CV Step 5: Letter of Intent Terri Sturgill Scholarship Applicants: Describe how nursing will benefit from your entry into the profession Tell us how your community will benefit from your nursing education Include your involvement in ENA Daniel Kelleher Scholarship Applicants: Describe how the profession of Emergency Nursing will benefit from your advanced education Tell us how your knowledge will improve your daily practice Show evidence of your commitment to the Emergency Nurses Association and include all elected and appointed positions held within the organization Upload PDF formatted letter of intent Step 6: Reference Letters Two reference letters are required for all applicants. It is highly recommended that one letter be submitted from your ENA Chapter or State leaders and another by your employer or school. Upload PDF formatted letters of reference: Reference Letter #1 Reference Letter #2 Step 7: Applicant Photo Please include a headshot photo of yourself which may be used by ENA in announcing/promoting scholarship award winners. By including this photo you are giving your express permission for ENA to use this photo. Upload photo JPG or PNG Step 8: Applicant Attestation By checking the box below, I attest that I have reviewed this application for a California ENA scholarship and that the information submitted is accurate. I understand that the decision of the California State Council ENA is final. I agree to furnish the State Council with IRS form W-9 in the event I am awarded a scholarship. I agree that my name below indicates my electronic signature. Agree Applicant Name * Date *