Nurse Patricia A. Rooding, RN-C spent her 52-year career as a fierce advocate for the profession of nursing. After graduating in 1960 from the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Joliet, IL, Patricia became certified as a psychiatric nurse, working for Elgin State Hospital. During the course of her career, Nurse Rooding worked in almost every nursing specialty imaginable. From intensive care to administration, Patricia was always quick to remind those around her of the importance of nursing to the healthcare system.
In honor of her lifetime of dedication to the profession, The Patricia A. Rooding Humanitarian Nursing Scholarship was created to provide nurses with the opportunity to share their important skills to those in need around the world.
Who is this scholarship for?
- This scholarship is open to all licensed nurses who will be volunteering their time for a non-governmental organization in a humanitarian medical relief role in a developing country.
When is this scholarship available?
- Scholarships are available twice a year in cycles.
- Cycle 1 is for trips starting between January 1 – June 30.
- Applications for Cycle 1 are due by December 15 of the prior year (for example, if you plan to take a trip in March of 2019, the application is due December 2018).
- Cycle 2 is for trips starting between July 1 – December 31.
- Applications for Cycle 2 are due June 15 of the SAME year (for example, if you plan to make a trip in October of 2019, application would be due by June 15 of 2019).
- As more funding becomes available, we hope to increase the frequency of our scholarships.
What does this scholarship cover?
- Scholarships cover the cost of any required fees needed in order to participate in a humanitarian medical mission. This includes any registration fees to the organization you are traveling with and airfare. This does NOT include the cost of vaccines, visa requirements, equipment, food, souvenir spending, or money for tourism purposes.
- When awarded a scholarship, NGO will work directly with your sponsoring organization to make direct payments in order to offset your costs.
How do I apply?
- You may apply by clicking the link and filling out the required information. https://nursesglobaloutreach.org/scholarship-application/