SCHOLARSHIPS

The New York State ID/DD Nurses Association is awarding two $1,000 scholarships to encourage RNs, LPNs, DSPs, and other staff members currently working in the in the field of intellectual/ developmental disabilities to explore or remain in the field of ID/DD nursing. One scholarship will be awarded to an RN who is pursuing a BSN degree, and one scholarship will be awarded to an LPN, Direct Support Staff (DSP), or other non-nurse staff member who is currently matriculated in an accredited RN program.

Applications are due by April 1, 2025.  The scholarship winners will be chosen from the eligible applicants by a selection committee of the NYS ID/DD Nurses Association. The scholarships will be awarded in June 2025.

TO BE ELIGIBLE: Candidates must be a resident of New York State and plan to work as an ID/DD nurse in New York State upon graduation. Candidates must meet these criteria:

• RN to BSN Scholarship: An RN who is currently working or has previously worked in the intellectual/ developmental disabilities field and is matriculated in an accredited BSN program.
• LPN/DSP/other non-nurse staff member to RN Scholarship: LPN, DSP, or other non-nurse staff member who is currently working or has previously worked in the intellectual/developmental disabilities field and is currently matriculated in an accredited RN program.

TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP: Enter your responses into the Fillable Scholarship Application – 2025. 

You will be asked to respond to each statement on the application form. We are especially interested in learning about your interest and experience working in the ID/DD field, your future educational and professional goals in the ID/DD field, and your education and work experience. Please send your resume with your application.

1. Introduce yourself and your interest in the intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) field. (Up to 500 words)
2. Describe your future educational and professional goals in the ID/DD field. (Up to 500 words)
3. List your education and your work experience relevant to your work in the ID/DD field.
4. Submit your resume with your application. 
5. Provide proof of current matriculation in an RN or BSN program.

• • LPN/DSP to RN Scholarship: Matriculation documentation must be a letter or verification on school letterhead from the Nursing Program or from the College Registrar’s Office. Note: A college transcript or course listing is not sufficient for proof of matriculation.
  • RN to BSN Scholarship: Matriculation documentation can be a letter of program acceptance with current proof of course enrollment (course receipt) OR a letter or verification on school letterhead from the Nursing Program or the College Registrar’s Office.

TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION: After you complete the application form, email your application, your resume, and proof of matriculation to the NYS ID/DD Nurses Association at information@nysidddna.org.  Scholarships will be awarded in June 2025.

Email information@nysidddna.org if you have questions.

For a PDF copy of the scholarship announcement: Click on Scholarship Announcement for 2025.