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, which may be 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 may be essential for services in an underserved area; and

  (iv) other facts or experience that the applicant can demonstrate to the Department that establishes his 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 he has 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) To be eligible to receive a scholarship grant, an applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.