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Drs. Ira and Udaya Dash Nursing Scholarship Fund

Southwest Florida Community Foundation

This scholarship was established to benefit a high school senior studying nursing at Florida SouthWestern or FGCU. Applicants must be planning to attend or attending Edison State College or Florida Gulf Coast University and demonstrate financial need.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    High School Senior, Undergraduate / Graduate
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Must reside in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee County
  • College:
    A student studying nursing at Florida SouthWestern or FGCU;Must plan to attend or be attending Edison State College or Florida Gulf Coast University
  • Major/Career:
    Must be enrolled in Nursing Program

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    This scholarship award is primarily based on financial need.
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Write an essay about your goals and plans for the future as well as achievements, setbacks, and skills. It must be up to 2 typed pages.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letters of Recommendations on official letterhead.
  • Other Materials:
    Online Application FormSAT and/or ACT ScoresA copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA)

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