Utah Admin. Code R434-40-12 - Scholarship Grant Eligibility and Selection

(1) In selecting a recipient for a nurse scholarship grant, the Department may evaluate the applicant based on the following selection criteria:

(a) the applicant's commitment to serve in an underserved area, as demonstrated in any of the following ways:

(i) has worked or volunteered to serve in an underserved area or service commitment to the medically underserved;

(ii) has work or educational experience with the medically underserved through the Peace Corps, VISTA, or a similar volunteer agency;

(iii) has cultural or language skills that are essential for services in an underserved area; and

(iv) other facts or experience that the applicant can demonstrate to the Department that establishes the applicant's commitment to the medically underserved;

(b) evidence that the applicant has a license in good standing to practice in the state under Title 58, Chapter 31, Nurse Practice Act, or under Title 58, Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act;

(c) the applicant's academic ability as demonstrated by official transcripts and official school admission test scores;

(d) the applicant's evidence that they have been accepted by or currently attends an accredited school;

(e) the applicant's projected educational expenses;

(f) the applicant's educational, personal, and professional references that demonstrate the applicant's good character and potential to successfully complete school; and

(g) the applicant's essay which is required as part of the scholarship application.

(2) In selecting a scholarship grant recipient, the Department may give preference to applicants who agree to serve for a greater length of time in return for scholarship assistance.

(3) Only United States citizens or permanent residents are eligible to receive a scholarship grant.

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Utah Admin. Code R434-40-12

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-13, effective 6/24/2021 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-12, effective 6/7/2022 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-03, effective 1/11/2024