SCHOLARSHIPS

Tradition of Excellence
One junior student is selected annually by the nursing faculty following admission to the nursing program. The selected student demonstrates through the application interview and written essay a commitment and potential for excellence in nursing.

Missouri League for Nursing (MLN)
Each year Avila nursing students are eligible for several scholarships distributed by MLN in December. Criteria for selection is based on academic achievement, Missouri residency and financial need.

The Research Foundation provides scholarships for students interested in pursuing a degree in nursing at one of the following nursing programs: Avila University (Kansas City, MO), Rockhurst University/Research College of Nursing (Kansas City, MO) or William Jewell College (Liberty, MO).

Nancy Whalen Nursing Scholarship is awarded annually to help Children's Mercy employees in nursing programs leading to an LPN or RN degree.

AWARDS

MLN Outstanding Graduating Student Nurse Award
This award allows individual schools to acknowledge, through MLN, a graduating student who exhibits leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills and an interest in continuing professional growth.

REACH Award
One junior and one senior student are selected annually by his/her peers to receive the REACH Award. The selected students are recognized for their Responsibility; Enthusiasm; Participation in school, Professional and family Activities; Concern for colleagues; and their willingness to offer Help when needed.

MOSINA Awards (Most Outstanding Senior in Nursing Award)
This award supports the faculty belief that the humanities are an essential part of the nursing program and as such recognizes the senior nursing student who has best achieved the curriculum objective as determined through academic excellence, service, and clinical performance.

SIGMA THETA TAU, INTERNATIONAL endeavors to seek out and reward all students in baccalaureate or higher degree nursing programs who have demonstrated ability in nursing as evidenced by superior academic achievement. Chapters, which are the mechanisms for inducting eligible candidates, take an imperative position to seek and recognize all qualified candidates. Avila was the first liberal arts college to be granted the opportunity to establish a chapter. Each year, senior nursing students are nominated for membership. Purposes of the organization are to:

1. Recognize superior achievement and scholarship.
2. Recognize the development of leadership qualities.
3. Foster high professional standards.
4. Encourage creative work.
5. Strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession.

View our past Award Winners!