Transitioning Warrior Scholars Initiative

The William and Joanne Conway Transitioning Warrior Nursing Scholars Initiative is offered each semester to up to four new students in the incoming Veterans to BSN (VBSN) cohort. Selected recipients will receive funding totaling 50% of the cost of tuition to be used towards tuition or received as a stipend divided across the first four semesters of study. Your admissions essays will be reviewed for evidence of the type of leadership, perseverance, and character which is consistent with the Conway Initiative.

How to Apply: 

Application materials must be submitted by completing the admissions application. Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the committee for evidence of the type of leadership, perseverance, and character which is consistent with the Conway Initiative. Additionally, the committee will be looking at your letter of recommendations along with your prerequisite GPA. You can find a full list of application deadlines here. 

Students who apply by the priority deadline receive first review and a second round will be conducted if needed. Each term a specific number of students are selected for this scholarship.  

Rubric:

The committee will look at three aspects of the applicant: GPA, Essay, and Letters of Recommendation. The applicants with the highest points will be selected for the scholarship after the committee reviews, meets, and discusses the candidates. 

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Are current students eligible to apply for this award?

No. This award was intended to increase the number of new veteran students who would be able to attend GW Nursing. Therefore, previously admitted and enrolled students are not eligible.

Do I have to complete a FAFSA to apply?

Having a completed FAFSA on file is not a requirement but is highly encouraged. Your FAFSA provides important information that would allow the selection committee to have a more complete understanding of your financial situation when they are evaluating your application.

Do I have to be enrolled full-time?

Yes, recipients are expected to be enrolled full-time throughout the award period.

Am I able to receive a scholarship if I also receive GI Bill benefits?

You can receive aid in addition to your GI Bill benefits. Students are encouraged to apply for various forms of student financial aid, including scholarships, to help off-set the cost of education, because federal and state veterans benefits sometimes do not cover the entire cost of a college education.

How many awards will be given each year?

The following chart details the number of Scholars selected each semester for the duration of the funding period.

The terms of the scholarship state that recipients will only receive funding for the first four semesters of study. If I don’t complete the program after four semesters, can my funding be extended?

No, the Transitioning Warrior Initiative only covers your first four semesters.

If I am called back into active duty, do I lose my scholarship?

The terms of the award does assume continuous enrollment but students are advised to contact the Scholarship Administration Team ([email protected]) for assistance should this occur.