VNA Nursing Scholarships

The Newtown Visiting Nurse Association is offering two nursing scholarships to Newtown residents. The Newtown VNA scholarship program was established in 1972 and to date has awarded $61,750 in scholarships.

The Newtown Visiting Nurse Association Anna E. Clow Scholarship is given annually to encourage interest and growth in the nursing profession by offering financial assistance to a graduating high school senior, who is a Newtown resident. The scholarship is given on the basis of interest in the nursing profession, scholarship ability, personality, and recommendation by the guidance department and principal. The scholarship is available to students entering the profession or nursing and studying for an RN (registered nurse) degree or a BSN (bachelor of science in nursing).

The scholarship amount has been increased to $4,000 and will be awarded when the recipient enters the clinical portion of the nursing program. Applications can be obtained at the guidance department.

The Newtown Visiting Nurse Association Mary M. Holian Scholarship for Returning Students was established in 1988 in honor and appreciation of Mary 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 the Mary M. Holian Scholarship is given to students who live in Newtown and are returning to school for a nursing degree, which could include RN, BSN, MSN (masters of science in nursing), or nurse practitioner 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. Applications are available by calling Sally Schwerdtle at 268-8333.