Continuing Medical Education Scholarship Opportunities for Nurses

WMREF provides limited scholarships for qualified applicants. Funding is provided through a number of endowed funds and other sources. Applicants must be a resident of Kansas and employed as a part-time or full-time Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Scholarship awards are for a maximum of $600. 

Applications must be submitted by the second Monday of each month.  Scholarships are awarded, if approved, the 4th Tuesday of the month.  Award checks are processed the last business day of the month.  Applicants should apply far enough in advance to allow the approval and awarding processes sufficient time.  Application.    

 Please be mindful of the following requirements:

1) Applications must be received in the WMREF by the deadline noted above.

2) A copy of the conference brochure must accompany the application.

3) Applications are accepted for continuing education only. Certification and Exam Prep classes are not eligible.

4) Conferences must offer continuing medical education credit.

5) Conferences must relate to direct patient care*.

6) Applicants will be notified of their award by email. 

7) Scholarship awards are for a maximum of $600 and one per person per year.

8) WMREF will not award more than 2 scholarships per institution per conference.

9) Only one scholarship award per person in a 12 month period.

10) Travel is for actual costs such as airfare and gas.   
 

*Direct patient care is defined as care of a patient provided personally by a staff member.  Direct patient care may involve any aspects of the care of a patient including treatments, counseling, self-care, patient education and the dispensing of medicine.