Scholarship Details:

• Minimum award: $1,000 per scholarship
• Scholarships are determined based on the number and quality of nominations.
• Individuals may be nominated for only one scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

WDONC Nursing Scholarship Nominees:

• Must be a Wisconsin resident.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited program by January 2025.
• Must be employed at a long-term care continuum organization in Wisconsin.
• Must agree to work in a long-term care facility for at least two years after completing the nursing program.
• Must submit a complete nomination by January 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

Debby Schuna Advanced Nursing Memorial Scholarship Nominees:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN, MSN, or Ph.D. in Nursing program.
• Must hold a current Wisconsin RN license.
• Must be a Wisconsin resident.
• Must be employed at a long-term care continuum organization in Wisconsin.
• Must commit to working in a long-term care facility for at least two years after completing the nursing program.
• Must submit a complete nomination by January 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Nomination Requirements

For both scholarships, the nominator must provide:

• Nominee’s personal contact details.
• Current employer details.
• Date of enrollment and anticipated graduation date.
• Name of the accredited educational institution.
• Responses to specific questions about the nominee, detailing their qualifications, achievements, and reasons for nomination.

Important Notes

• Nominees must provide the name of their accredited educational institution to confirm enrollment if selected. Financial aid department information must also be submitted for verification purposes. Scholarships are contingent upon verification of enrollment in a nursing program.
• Nominations are reviewed anonymously by the Scholarship Committee. Identifying information will be removed before review.
• Scholarship recipients will be announced in January 2025 and formally recognized at the March 2025 WDONC Symposium.
• Scholarship funds will be issued directly to the recipient’s educational institution.
• By being nominated, nominees and nominators grant WDONC permission to use their names and images for promotional purposes and agree to participate in a Zoom interview if requested.

Submission Guidelines

• Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by January 9, 2026.
• Once started, nominations cannot be saved. Prepare all required materials before beginning.
• Confirm submission by clicking the “Submit” button at the end of the form. A confirmation message will appear.

Questions?

For further assistance, please contact the WDONC Scholarship Committee.