Visiting Nurse Association Offers $1000 Scholarships to High School Students Interested in Nursing

The Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills is now accepting applications for its 2010 nursing scholarships for area high school students.

The VNA has awarded scholarships since 1991 to students interested planning to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing. This year, two high school seniors from either Somerset or Morris County will receive a $1,000 award.

Interested students must fill out an application on the VNA Web Site, submit two letters of reference, a personal statement about their interest in nursing and a list of extra-curricular and work experiences. To be eligible, students must be accepted into a program leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing and must be in good academic standing with their school.

The scholarships are funded through the Visiting Nurse Association's bi-annual "Rummage Sale," which will be held May 7-9 this spring.

"Nurses are the cornerstone of the healthcare industry," Barbara Weber Berry, VNA of Somerset Hills President & CEO, said in a press release.  "The VNA is very committed to encouraging young women and men to think about nursing as an exciting and rewarding career".

"The Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills and its subsidiaries provide individuals and families with comprehensive, high quality, cost-effective home and community healthcare services, regardless of ability to pay, using partnerships where appropriate.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills is a charitable, tax-exempt home health service organization whose mission is to "provide individuals and families with comprehensive, high quality, cost-effective home and community health care services, regardless of ability to pay, using partnerships where appropriate."

More information on the scholarships can be found on the Visiting Nurse Association Web site at www.visitingnurse.org or by calling (908) 766-0180 ext. 113.

All applications are due by April 27, 2010 and will be reviewed by the VNA's Board of Trustees. Decisions will be made by May 18, 2010.