Section 20. Eligibility for scholarships

Part II. Administration of Nursing Scholarships

In order to be considered for a scholarship, an applicant shall:

1. Be a United States citizen, a United States national, or a qualified alien pursuant to 8 USC § 1621;

2. Be a bona fide resident of Virginia by being domiciled in the Commonwealth for at least one year as defined in § 23-74 of the Code of Virginia;

3. Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in an approved nursing education program in the Commonwealth of Virginia preparing him for examination for licensure as a practical nurse or registered nurse or accepted for enrollment or enrolled in an approved nurse aide education program in the Commonwealth of Virginia preparing him for certification;

4. If already enrolled in an approved nursing education program in the Commonwealth of Virginia or an approved nurse aide education program in the Commonwealth of Virginia, have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 in core nursing classes;

5. Submit a completed application form and appropriate grade transcript prior to the established deadline dates;

6. Demonstrate financial need, which is verified by the school's financial aid officer or authorized person as part of the application process; and

7. Not have an active military obligation.

An applicant who fails to meet all of these requirements shall be ineligible for a scholarship.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 32, Issue 21, eff. July 13, 2016.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-122.6:01 and 54.1-3011.2 of the Code of Virginia.