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Did anyone hear about this yet? I know they updated that the decisions would come out today

I thiiink the merit scholarships are the only aid Penn offers, except for those who receive the Amy Gutmann Leadership Scholars funding (will be notified on Monday). There are also a lot more opportunities to apply for both external and Penn-funded scholarships for the MSN specialty years once you're already enrolled and in the MPN (eg Penn's Lauder program which is a full ride for the MSN portion, and other external specialty-specific scholarships). Still a lot though!

Has anyone been notified yet about the Amy Gutmann Leadership Scholars Program? Penn's email last week said "If you are chosen as a recipient of this award, you will be notified next week."

The email they sent out this morning says: "All admitted applicants should have received merit award information in their decision letters. You will receive information on the breakdown of your tuition and fees, living expense budget, total cost of attendance, and your financial aid eligibility for each of the 4 terms that you will be here for the MPN portion of your Nursing Program. This information will be sent by February 7th." I guess even if you applied MPN/MSN they are only sharing MPN financial aid info for now?

I think it said on the application that it's $10K (I think it might only apply to the MPN year). It involves being part of a leadership scholars program with additional activities/work. More info here: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/admissions/financial-aid/amy-gutmann-leadership-scholars/

Nevermind, just saw the email from them that mentioned we'll be notified next week!

For those who got in, does anyone know when we will be notified about the Amy Gutmann Leadership Scholars program?

I have 3+ years of experience as a medical assistant at a reproductive health clinic, and have been a volunteer birth doula for several years. I've heard from current students in the MPN program that it's fairly straightforward to apply to an MSN specialty during the MPN year! I'm guessing Penn wants to see that you have relevant experience and a demonstrated interest in the specialty you're applying to. Yay congrats!! I also got $25K. Good point about that only covering the MPN year. I know there are also more opportunities for scholarships and funding for your MSN once you are already in the MPN program.

I've been accepted to MPN/MSN for Nurse-Midwifery! So so excited :)))))

Ahhh I'm trying to check my portal but the website is down or something! It keeps crashing when I try to log in

Has anyone heard anything? Checking my email way too much!

Ahhh thank you for reaching out and sharing this update!! Don't know how I'm going to last through another week of waiting!

I'm hoping we'll hear this week! Last year decisions went out on Weds 1/24 so fingers crossed we hear soon!

I don't think anyone has created one yet since the decisions haven't come out!

Yay! I had my interview with too and heard the same! I hope yours went well!