Nurses ready to take their career to the next level are invited to apply for a scholarship worth more than $3,500 from Jacksonville University.

The RN to BSN scholarship is available to first-time students with a minimum 3.4 GPA when applying to the online program. The application is due two weeks before the start of the upcoming session, which begins April 28, 2014.

Applicants must submit a resume and a 300-word essay that explains how earning a BSN degree will make a difference in their lives.    

Consistently ranked as a top university by U.S. News & World Report, Jacksonville University boasts an outstanding faculty and unmatched academics. Its impressive history includes over 10 years of excellence in online nursing education.

Jacksonville University’s online CCNE accredited RN to BSN program provides busy RNs the flexibility to earn a bachelor’s degree in as few as 10 months while continuing to work and maintain family responsibilities. Jacksonville University’s video-based e-learning platform is powered by University Alliance, with streaming and downloadable lectures, professor-led interactive discussion boards and online chat rooms.

“Registered nurses are already making differences in the lives of many, and Jacksonville University wants to return the favor,” said Dean Judith Erickson, PhD. “Our online RN to BSN honor scholarship is our way to give these nurses an even better opportunity to further their careers.”

Students in Jacksonville University’s online program earn the same degree as on-campus students, and may be eligible for a variety of financial aid options, including employer tuition reimbursement.

RN to BSN students will earn 30 credits for an active RN license toward the BSN and may transfer up to 60 credits from regionally accredited universities.

To view the scholarship application or apply, speak to a representative by calling 855-300-1472.

About Jacksonville University
Recognized as one of the nation's foremost teaching institutions, Jacksonville University (JU) was founded over 80 years ago and has more than 20,000 alumni. JU has provided high-quality education for nurses through its online RN to BSN degree program – one of the largest in the country – for over 10 years. To meet the needs of those seeking the advanced opportunities of a postgraduate education, JU also offers a convenient online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. JU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is repeatedly named as one of America's best colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The School of Nursing holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

About University Alliance
University Alliance(UA) is a leader in facilitating the online delivery of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation’s leading traditional universities and institutions. Universities powered by UA’s technology and support services have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments – making UA one of the largest facilitators of e-learning in the country.