Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

[geteducated123]

I thought I would start a thread for those who have applied, do that we can keep each other posted on what is going on with the process. Also here to promote tons of positivity for everyone.

[iamnotlilo]

I GOT IT TOOOO!!!!!!!

Good morning:

Congratulations! You have been selected to receive a Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) award.

Please respond to the email address provided below immediately with the following information if you elect to accept/decline this award.

Name:

Last 4 of your social security number:

Whether you accept or decline this award:

If you decide to decline the award, please also notify me in writing (by email, mail, or facsimile) no later than 7 calendar days from the date of this email. To help us better plan for the program; please also include your reason for declining the award.

Your award is for the number of years required to complete the degree program as indicated on your Verification of Acceptance/Good Standing Report (submitted by your school) as long as you remain full-time and in good standing in the nursing program.

A signed copy of your contract and a similar letter has been mailed to the address provided in your online application. Please review these documents when you receive them to ensure that you understand your service obligation responsibilities as well as the penalties associated with the contact.

Please note that you will be contacted shortly by the Scholarship Support Branch with more information regarding your stipend and tuition payments and the name and contact information for the program analyst who will be assisting you as you progress in your nursing program.

If you have any questions regarding this award, please feel free to contact me via email at [email protected].

Regards,

Maggie L. Carrera

Public Health Analyst

Scholarship Branch

Division of Applications and Awards

Bureau of Clinician Recruitment and Service

5600 Fishers Lane, Room 8-37

Rockville, MD 20857

tel: [phone]

fax: [phone]

email: MCarrera @hrsa.gov

[abdavisRN]

I got the email about the in-state out-of-state tuition and the web link asking to upload my program information. I thought these were good signs but I have no letter yet.... Patiently waiting... (yeah right!)

[waitingmomof3]

I am so grateful right now. I got the email. God has blessed me and my family with this great opportunity. If you didn't get the emaill or letter keep praying to the Most High God Jesus Christ. It can happen!

[geteducated123]

Nothing here for me. Bummer.

[ERNurseRN5316]

I just called and gave them my name. I'm not on the list. I cannot freaking believe it. I was so hoping and hoping and hoping. I can't believe it. She said it's final for sure my name is not on the list. I just KNEW I would get it. Unfreaking believable.

Here's my info if it helps anyone.

Associate Program, Georgia, EFC 0.

Congratulations to those who get/got it.

I guess this is better than waiting in vain.

I'm going to bed.

[geteducated123]

I just called and gave them my name. I'm not on the list. I cannot freaking believe it. I was so hoping and hoping and hoping. I can't believe it. She said it's final for sure my name is not on the list. I just KNEW I would get it. Unfreaking believable.

Here's my info if it helps anyone.

Associate Program, Georgia, EFC 0.

Congratulations to those who get/got it.

I guess this is better than waiting in vain.

I'm going to bed.

What number did you call to find that info out?

[geteducated123]

It is a NO for me. Total Bummer.

[Dergani]

I have been following this thread for quite some time and I wanted to chime in a bit. I think one of the main reasons that it has taken so long for them to process applications is the sheer volume (thousands) of paperwork that has to be sorted through (probably mostly by hand). So it is no suprise it has taken months for them to figure it out (and it is a government beauracracy!). I called HRSA today after reading the recent posts of some who have received emails today. The man on the line said that emails were NOT a guarantee of receiving a scholarship and the only way to know for sure is if you receive something by MAIL ONLY. Though it stands to reason the people who got emails probably got awards obviously. But after hearing what I was told there is still hope for others, just watch your mailbox. After all there will be a couple hundred awards so who knows? The man also said they were still mailing out letters through the end of the month so there is still time to wait for it. This all makes sense, if you have dealt with the government before then you know how slowly large parts of it can work sometimes but it will get done. So just cross your fingers and hope! Concentrate on class for the moment and the day your letter comes it will be a nice suprise! PS- It is not suprising that I got a different story than someone else who called- big government for you! But the man was telling the truth about the letters im sure

[flbeau]

The e-mails would be a guarantee that you are receiving the scholarship, they are notification of selection, which would be followed by an official letter.

There is no guarantee that everyone who got an award will get an e-mail. However everyone who gets a scholarship will get a letter in the mail. So the final factor to whether or not you got selected would be a letter in the mail.

Lets not send another paniced horde to the phone.

Jennifer

[ERNurseRN5316]

The e-mails would be a guarantee that you are receiving the scholarship, they are notification of selection, which would be followed by an official letter.

There is no guarantee that everyone who got an award will get an e-mail. However everyone who gets a scholarship will get a letter in the mail. So the final factor to whether or not you got selected would be a letter in the mail.

Lets not send another paniced horde to the phone.

Jennifer

I wasn't panicked. I just made a two minute phone call to find out my status. The woman didn't have a problem with my phone call.

[Dergani]

I just wanted to add that the area where you put contact information is still able to have data entered into it for me, I was under the impression once they are done with awards you will not be able to change that

[pmeeksSN]

wow ok so now there are emails....ugh...

I dont think that they should tell ppl on the phone, because not only does it flood the phone lines but what if someone is driving and they find out they got it or they dont. Not to mention draining all a persons hope. Because TECHNICALLY that person could still have a chance if someone declines. And at least if they get there letter in October they can say,"Well that's final."

I have been checking my email religously...i feel a little discouraged because nothing is in there, but there is still tomorrow and i dont want to give up hope. GRRRRRRREAT now im gonna stalk the mailman and check my email evey second!:typing Well, maybe if I go to bed now tomorrow will come faster so I can start my cycle over again!! Congrats to the ppl that already got it.