HRSA 2014-2015 Nurse Corps Scholarship

jennyincze · Jul 19, 2014

I don't want to be a downer on anybody's hopes. I am a Christian and believe God provides for everything He calls you too, but I also know that you can always hope for the best while preparing for the worst. Last year they were only able to award a scholarship to about 10% of applicants, which is actually much better than most scholarships (that don't even compare to what this provides for). I just want to encourage every body to line your ducks up. I have already applied for a loan and other scholarships just in case this doesn't work out. I saw that last year a person with an EFC of zero and a 3.75 GPA did not get it. Those aren't the only factors they use to award scholarships, but the EFC is a key determinant. I posted a guide for how they score the apps a few pages back. Any way, I just hope nobody is putting all of their eggs in one basket.

I don't mean to bash you and I hope you don't consider this as such but I really don't agree that "God provides" in this case. I believe that hard work, financial aid and you provide monetary things. I don't think it's fair to think everyone "trusts in God" because many could have a different religion or not believe in God. I do however believe in God and have trusted him many times to do things... Save my dad from cancer, not let my daughter die from CDH at 6 days old and many other things... None of which were answered by him leaving my loved ones alive.

catri2007 · Jul 19, 2014

Sorry to hear hunn

Nursemandy5150 · Jul 20, 2014

Hi everyone,

This is my second round of applying for this scholarship. Sure hope I get it this year. It's been a constant struggle paying tuition. I'm a fourth year nursing student... Almost there and am very proud of my accomplishments thus far!!! In the past I always kept an eye open on this forum but never joined until now. Soooo the question is- has there been any notifications, credit scores pulled yet?

aWebberly · Jul 20, 2014

I don't mean to bash you and I hope you don't consider this as such but I really don't agree that "God provides" in this case. I believe that hard work, financial aid and you provide monetary things. I don't think it's fair to think everyone "trusts in God" because many could have a different religion or not believe in God. I do however believe in God and have trusted him many times to do things... Save my dad from cancer, not let my daughter die from CDH at 6 days old and many other things... None of which were answered by him leaving my loved ones alive.

I did not expect to spark controversy with my statement, and I do not consider your critique of my beliefs as bashing or even harsh. I empathize with your anger towards God, and I also respect any person's choice to reject God or perhaps deny His existence.

If this happens to urge anyone to debate further or ask deeper questions, I would like to ask that we continue this in a private message. I am not trying to hijack this thread, my only intention is to attempt to give hope to those that my have lost some of theirs.

It wasn't so long ago that I was hopeless and angry with life in general; furthermore, I found my self attempting to deny God's very existence. How good God be real if I (and billions of people around the world) must endure such intense suffering. Let us all respect that one's sufferings are personal, and their own perspective is all matters, and refrain from comparing our situations.

I am terribly sorry that you lost your dad and your daughter. I have four children of my own, and can't even bear the thought of losing one. What I found through my own suffering and dealing with an immense hatred towards god, was that God does not take any delight in my sufferings, nor can he cause any evil. The idol of a god that we create in our heads cause all types of problems for us, but the God only does what is just, right, and holy. In fact, when you put your faith in him, you find that your losses begin to turn into victories. Romans 8:28 says that God causes all things to work for the good of those that love him. Understand that putting your faith in God is not simply asking Him to do something for you, but still trusting Him when it doesn't go the way you want it, and loving God goes beyond being fulfilled with anything that is tangible.

catri2007 · Jul 20, 2014

Only one person stated that his/her credit was pulled and no notification yet

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Jul 20, 2014

We need to remember to stick to the TOPIC. THanks

jennyincze · Jul 21, 2014

We need to remember to stick to the TOPIC. THanks

While I agree with you I also do not think the few comments that were considered "off topic" by you were in fact off topic. It was merely stated that God provides, and I stated it would be hard work to get the scholarship.

nixonk · Jul 22, 2014

I'm hoping that any day now there will be a lot of action on this board about people getting finalist emails. Until then, I keep obsessively checking it even though I have no email notifications of any new activity. ;-)

aWebberly · Jul 22, 2014

I'm hoping that any day now there will be a lot of action on this board about people getting finalist emails. Until then, I keep obsessively checking it even though I have no email notifications of any new activity. ;-)

I check my application status at least three times a day. It's like waiting for Christmas 1000 times.

catri2007 · Jul 23, 2014

What's the link to check the status on your application?

jennyincze · Jul 23, 2014

What's the link to check the status on your application?

https://programportal.hrsa.gov/extranet/generic/public/login.seam?cid=351942

wanna_be · Jul 23, 2014

So, only one person has had their credit checked so far? And that person applied for both HRSA awards? I wonder if other people also got their credit checked who aren't on this forum, or if they're not checking everyone's this year, or if they haven't checked everyone's yet. A total mystery!