Omicron Delta Chapter

Past President's Scholarship for Professional Development

 

   Purpose

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize Omicron Delta members who wish to attend or present at a professional nursing conference.  Applications will be reviewed quarterly (January, April, July, October) by the committee on the 30th of the month. Submission of application must be received by the 15th of each month. Notification of acceptance will be in writing to the applicant within two weeks of the decision. Requests for professional development that meet the criteria will be based on discussion of the committee members who will come to a consensus.   

   Eligibility Criteria

• Omicron Delta member in good standing required.

• Sigma Theta Tau International and Omicron Delta Conference support are given priority. 

• Other nursing, education or evidence based conferences are considered at the discretion of the Committee

• Additional scholarly activities that constitute professional development will be considered

   Assessment Criteria

• Essay (200 words, typed, double-spaced) statement of need including:

• Event to be sponsored

• Personal and/or professional reason for attending

• Outcomes expected and how this funding will support this effort

• Provide statement of value of event to OD newsletter. (How was this helpful to your efforts and the practice of nursing)

• Include a curriculum Vitae or resume:

  • educational background

  • professional experience

  • professional development activities

  • community service

  • honors and awards

  • publications or papers

• Other items that describe your accomplishments

• Submission of conference brochure and course objectives

• Copy of acceptance letter to presentation at conference, as applicable

Mail or Fax application and supporting documentation to:

Omicron Delta Chapter
Mail Box 125
20875 N. Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ  85255
FAX:  928-447-9694

Attn:  Scholarship Application