NEF Scholarships are for Master's and Doctoral degree study in Nursing. Master's degree applicants must have completed at least 12 graded credits of the master's program at the time the application is submitted. Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD) applicants must have completed a master's degree and have completed at least 12 graded credits of the doctoral program at the time the application is submitted. Accelerated BSN to Doctoral (PhD, DNP, EdD) applicants (includes students without a master's degree in nursing) must have completed 45 graded credits of the program at the time the application is submitted. Applicants must have current RN license or Registration with current expiration date, from any state within the USA Required. Applicants must also have current national professional nursing association membership with a current expiration date. They will be asked to upload a copy of their membership card. Proof of current citizenship or legal residency status must also be submitted. Applicants must also provide the email address for three individuals whom the applicants have asked to submit Reference Forms. One reference to attest to the applicants' academic performance and achievements; one reference to attest to their employment performance and achievements; and one reference who can attest to their professional achievements as a nurse leader. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Nurses Education Funds Inc. for more information.