Annie Lou Overton Scholarship 2025
Introduction
Annie Lou Overton served as executive director of the Georgia Nurses Association for several years. For her time, she was very liberal and determined to build a strong Georgia Nurses Association. Today, Annie Lou Overton's convictions remain alive through the students honored with a scholarship in her name. Funding for this scholarship was willed to the Georgia Nurses Association by Annie Lou Overton to ensure nursing students have every opportunity to realize their potential. And, through their education and professional growth, impact the nursing profession and the world in which we live.
This scholarship will be awarded to a registered nurse seeking a baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
GNA and GNF Board members are not eligible to apply.
Qualifications
Applicant must:
Be a registered nurse seeking a baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
Be enrolled in an accredited nursing program in Georgia.
Provide a letter from the dean or director of the nursing program confirming that the program is accredited.
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Be a resident of Georgia AND provide a copy of their current Georgia Driver’s License.
Provide a copy of Nursing License number.
Provide OFFICIAL academic transcript sent from the current academic institution.
Have two recommendations from nursing faculty or clinical supervisor.
Priority will be given to applicants who:
Plan to practice professional nursing in Georgia post-graduation.
Are members of respective nursing professional associations (e.g., Georgia Nurses Association, Georgia Association of Nursing Students, etc.).
Provide proof of membership in a professional association (i.e., copy of membership card).
Selection Process
The Scholarship Committee will base their selection upon compliance with the Eligibility Criteria and adherence to all above steps within the application process. Recipients will be notified by August 1st.
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