Purpose: To support a registered nurse pursuing a master's or doctoral degree with the career goal of practicing nursing in a South Dakota high need area or teaching in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing education program.

Background: About SDNF, board president Tom Stenvig said, "Our purpose is to advance and support the work of nurses in the state, and this scholarship is tangible evidence that we intend to live up to that purpose. I invite others who have thought about becoming donors to SDNF to do so, since as the endowment grows, so does our ability to support causes consistent with our charitable mission."

Scholarship Criteria:

1. Registered nurse who is a current South Dakota (SD) resident and member of SDNA for at least one year.
2. Graduate student pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing or a related field with the goal of practicing nursing in a South Dakota high need area or teaching in a South Dakota baccalaureate or higher degree nursing education program.
3. Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher upon completion of highest degree, i.e., baccalaureate nursing program or master’s nursing program
4. Career goals and personal qualities congruent with South Dakota Nurses Foundation purposes
5. Evidence of leadership, compassion, involvement in professional organization(s), professional activities, and community service

Application: To view the scholarship materials see link below or contact the South Dakota Nurses Association office at sdnurse@midco.net or 605-945-4265.