Newtown VNA To Offer Two Nursing Scholarships

Newtown Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) will once again offer two nursing scholarships to current Newtown residents through its Newtown VNA Scholarship Program. Established in 1972, the program has awarded $81,750 to date.

The first scholarship, Newtown Visiting Nurse Association-Anna E. Clow Scholarship, is given annually to a graduating high school senior on the basis of interest in the nursing profession, scholarship ability, personality, and recommendation by the guidance department and the principal. It is available to students who will be studying for an RN (registered nurse) or BSN (bachelor of science in nursing) degree. The scholarship amount has been increased to $4,000, and will be awarded when the recipient has entered the clinical portion of the nursing program, in at least the second year of nursing education.

The second scholarship, Newtown Visiting Nurse Association-Mary M. Holian Scholarship for Returning Students, was established in 1988 in honor and appreciation of Mary M. Holian of Newtown for her dedication and leadership in the field of public health nursing, both in Newtown and the State of Connecticut. Consideration for this scholarship is given to students who are returning to school for an RN, BSN, MSN (masters of science in nursing), or nurse practitioner’s degree. Applicants must be entering their second year of training, provided they have completed their first year within the last five years. The amount of this scholarship has been increased to $2,000.

VNA-Anna E. Clow applications are available at the high school guidance department. Interviews will be held in April and the recipient will be announced at the high school awards program.

VNA-Mary M. Holian applications may be obtained by calling Sally Schwerdtle, chairman of the scholarship committee, at 268-8333, or by writing to VNA Scholarship Committee, Edmond Town Hall, Newtown CT 06470.