Heartfelt Dreams Foundation Academic Nursing Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Heartfelt Dreams Foundation

Description **Purpose:** The Heartfelt Dreams Foundation Academic Nursing Scholarship supports the professional development of cardiac nurses who will improve care for patients with congenital heart defects. **Scope:** The program targets hospital-based cardiac nurses and nursing students committed to advancing cardiac nursing practice nationwide. The scholarship is designed to enable recipients to pursue further education or credentialing that strengthens cardiac care delivery. Key takeaways - Supports advancement of cardiac nursing focused on congenital heart defect care. - Targets hospital-based cardiac nurses and nursing students. - Aims to improve quality of care across hospitals nationwide. Eligibility **Who may apply:** Applicants must be hospital-based cardiac care nurses or nursing students pursuing a career in cardiac care. **Commitment expectation:** Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to advancing their nursing careers in cardiac care, as the award is intended to develop clinical expertise and leadership in congenital heart defect care. Key takeaways - Open to hospital-based cardiac nurses and nursing students. - Applicants must be pursuing a career in cardiac care. - Selection favors demonstrated commitment to professional advancement. Award Value **Amount and frequency:** The Foundation awards a one-time scholarship of $5,000 each academic year. **Use of funds:** The scholarship is intended to support educational expenses that further recipients’ cardiac nursing careers, such as tuition, certification, or related professional development. Key takeaways - Annual, one-time award of $5,000. - Funds intended for education and professional development. - Award supports career advancement in cardiac nursing. Application Timeline **Current cycle:** Applications are being accepted now for the 2026 academic nursing scholarship through the September deadline. **Announcement:** The scholarship recipient for the 2026 cycle will be announced in October 2026 on the Foundation’s website. Key takeaways - 2026 applications accepted through September. - Winner announced in October 2026. - Timeline applies to the current academic-year cycle. How to Apply **Submission requirements:** Applicants must complete the online Application Form and include a current resume. **Process notes:** Applications should be submitted before the posted deadline; incomplete applications or late submissions may not be considered. Key takeaways - Apply via the Foundation’s online Application Form. - Include a current resume with the application. - Submit before the posted deadline to be considered. Selection and Notification **Review process:** A Foundation committee conducts a competitive review of all applications to identify the most deserving candidate. **Notification:** The scholarship winner will be publicly announced on Heartfelt Dreams Foundation’s website following the committee’s decision. Key takeaways - A Foundation committee reviews applications competitively. - Selection based on the committee’s evaluation of merit and fit. - Winner announced on the Foundation website after review. Funding and Support **Source of funding:** The scholarship is funded through charitable donations from individuals and organizations that support Heartfelt Dreams Foundation. **Support opportunity:** Donors help sustain the annual scholarship and are invited to contribute to expand support for cardiac nursing education. Key takeaways - Funded by charitable donations to the Foundation. - Donations enable the annual scholarship program. - Supporters are welcome to contribute to sustain and grow the program. History of the Award **Origin:** The Academic Nursing Scholarship was established by Heartfelt Dreams Foundation to further the development of cardiac nurses nationwide. **Program intent:** It was created as an ongoing, annual initiative to promote high-quality cardiac nursing care for patients with congenital heart defects. Key takeaways - Established to develop cardiac nursing expertise. - Intended as an annual, ongoing scholarship program. - Focused on improving care for congenital heart defect patients.