Current students: Could your story be selected for a $3,500 scholarship?

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Represent Marian University for St.Vincent Health in a $3,500 scholarship contest! Here are the details.

What: 1,000-word essay on “What inspired you to become a nurse?”

Who: All current students enrolled in the Marian University for St.Vincent Health accelerated BSN program as of February 1, 2013

When: Submissions are due by midnight on Sunday, February 3, 2013, to [email protected]

Why: Indianapolis Star is awarding one Indiana nursing student a $3,500 scholarship at "Salute to Nurses"

• Each nursing program is allowed one nominee to compete; State Board of Nursing selects final winner

• Past nominees: Preston Meng, RN, BSN, Aug ‘11 and Heather McNabney, RN, BSN, May ‘12

• Last year’s award went to an IU Kokomo student

NOTE: Essays are limited to 1,000 words or less. Submission of essay indicates your understanding that it may be used in marketing by the Indianapolis Star or by Marian University for St.Vincent Health. A committee comprising Marian faculty and staff will select our nominee next week.

GOOD LUCK!