Faculty Scholarship Application ​

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Scholarship Overview

 

The Texas Association of Vocational Nurse Educators (TAVNE) is dedicated to promoting evidence-based nursing education and the scholarship of teaching vocational nursing students in Texas. 

 

In alignment with this mission, TAVNE is awarding faculty scholarships up to $500 each in 2026. These scholarships support current TAVNE members employed at an approved vocational nursing school in Texas who are pursuing a higher degree with the intent of advancing their teaching careers in vocational nursing education..

 

Eligibility Requirements

    Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current member of TAVNE

• Hold a current Texas license as an LVN or RN

• Be employed as nursing faculty at an approved Vocational Nursing Program in Texas

• Be currently enrolled in an education program leading to a higher degree

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Application Checklist

All requirements must be submitted for consideration for the scholarship. 

• Completed Application Form

• Essay (600 words maximum)

• Proof of Current Educational Enrollment (e.g., transcript or official letter from school)

• One (1) Letter of Recommendation from Program Director or Supervisor (maximum of two will be reviewed)

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Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be reviewed and scored by the TAVNE Executive Board Scholarship Committee based on the following criteria:

                                                          

Scholarship Evaluation Rubric

Evaluation Criteria                                                                                                                               Points Available

Documentation of Eligibility                                                                                                   10

Letter of Recommendation Quality and Support                                                               Up to 10

Essay Presentation                                                                                                                  10

Essay Grammar and Spelling                                                                                                10

Essay Content: Quality, Passion, Commitment to TAVNE and Nursing Education           Up to 60             

Total Possible Points                                                                                                                            100

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​Applications are reviewed by the TAVNE Scholarship Committee using the rubric below. Scholarship awards may be granted in amounts up to $500 based on available funding and applicant qualifications.