Katherine Pope and Annie Lou Overton Scholarship
The Georgia Nurses Foundation announces a call for applications for the annual Georgia Nurses Foundation and the Georgia Nurses Association scholarship awards. These programs include: the Katherine Pope Scholarship awarded by the Georgia Nurses Foundation; the Annie Lou Overton Scholarship for the Georgia Nurses Association.
These programs provide financial assistance to qualified applicants studying nursing in an accredited school, college or university. Applicants may be enrolled full or part-time in a graduate or undergraduate nursing program. Interested students must have a GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in prior academic work and be able to verify financial need.
Scholarship funds are obtained through the tax-deductible contributions of nurses and supporters of nursing. The scholarships are awarded in minimum amounts of $500.00, in odd years only.
Priority will be given to applicants who meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled in a Georgia school, college or university
- Plans to practice professional nursing in Georgia following graduation
- RN to BSN completion for Annie Lou Overton Scholarship
Award Amount
$500
Number of Awards
Varies
Deadlines & Renewal
| Application Deadlines | June 15 |
| Winners Announcement Dates | No Detail Available |
| Award Cycle | Biennial |
| Is the scholarship auto renew every cycle | No Detail Available |
Eligibility Requirements
| Gender | No Requirement |
| Program Accreditation | Required |
| Veterans and their families only | No |
| State of Residence | Georgia |
| Minimum GPA | 2.5 |
| Essay | No Requirement |
| Eligible minority groups | No Requirement |
| Eligible nursing programs | No Requirement |
Sponsoring Organization
Georgia Nurses Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Scholarship Committee 3032 Briarcliff Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329-2655