The Martha B. Keates Nursing Fellowship Fund

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Purpose
Eligibility and Restrictions
Terms and Conditions
Application Submission
Application Requirements

Purpose

The Martha B. Keates Nursing Fellowship Fund was established by the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus Auxiliary, to honor their long time volunteer Martha B. Keates for her valued community service and to support nursing at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.

Eligibility and Restrictions

Eligibility

Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolled in a 4 year degree program or have completed the pre-requisites required at an accredited college or university in a nursing studies program.
Applicants' home address must be within Atlantic County.
Applicants should submit a complete application along with a 250 word essay and any supporting documents available by May 15th.

Restrictions

Children and grandchildren of the City Auxiliary for the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, are ineligible to apply for the fellowship program due to a potential conflict of interest when awards are being considered. Previous Martha B. Keates fellowship recipients may not reapply.

Fellowship Terms & Conditions

Fellowship recipients must enroll in and attend an accredited college or university with tuition requirements in the academic year following their selection. Verification of enrollment is required. Fellowship funds will be paid via check directly to the accredited college or university in which the student is enrolled. Fellowship funds will not be paid directly, nor reimbursed, to an award recipient. Fellowship funds will be applied toward tuition fees or book purchase and other appropriate educational expenses, as determined by the Martha B. Keates Nursing Fellowship Fund Committee. For every $4,000 awarded an expectation of one year of service to AtlantiCare may be required at the discretion of ARMC. The amount of the disbursement is at the discretion of the City Auxiliary. Volunteer service at AtlantiCare is also not an indication that the recipient will be automatically rewarded; it is a competitive selection process.

Supporting Documents

Any documents that support the community service or volunteer work that the applicant has participated in should be included with the application. This would include any awards, certificates or commendations that you my have received in reference to your volunteer work. Additionally, we request a copy of your transcripts including class rank and two letters of recommendation from a non- relative.

Certification & Release

All applicants and where appropriate, their parent or guardian, must sign the attached application, certifying that all information is true and complete to the best of their knowledge. Upon submission of the completed application, applicants grant the Martha B. Keates Nursing Fellowship Fund the right to use any information contained in the application for the purpose of promoting and publicizing the fellowship program, or as is legally required or permitted by law.

Submission of Application

All complete applications must be received by May 15th. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must be sent to:

Martha Keates B. Nursing Fellowship Fund
ATTN: Robyn Begley DNP RN NEA-BC
Vice President of Nursing/CNO
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
1925 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Description of Requirements

Application Form: The applicant must completely fill out the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center fellowship application. Applications must be signed and dated in the space provided. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Personal Qualities Statement/Community Involvement: The applicant must submit a one or two page legible (preferably typewritten) summary including the following:
High School Students

1. Student leadership activities
2. Honors and/or awards
3. Career goals
4. Community involvement
5. Why the applicant should be awarded this fellowship

Post High School Applicants
Adult applicants should submit 3 through 5 as outlined above
Official Transcript/Academic Achievement: An official up-to-date (sealed) transcript of the high school from which the student will graduate must accompany the fellowship application and must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2013.
Letters of Recommendation: The applicant must submit two letters of recommendation. It is desired that these letters address the applicant’s qualities such as motivation, leadership and commitment. Letters should be submitted with the completed fellowship application form and must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2013.