The Kay F. Fullwood Northeast Florida Geriatric Nursing Scholarship Fund may be awarded to a nursing student who resides within the eligible counties in the Northeast Florida area and is currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program of study in nursing with a focus on geriatrics; or a nursing student who resides within the eligible counties in the Northeast Florida area and is currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program of study in nursing with a focus on geriatrics; or a practicing Geriatric NP currently enrolled in an accredited DNP program of study and who seeks to focus in the care of older adults; or a practicing Geriatric nurse requesting financial assistance for presentation of geriatric studies/research, or attendance at a nursing conference with a geriatric focus. Applicants must be licensed in the state of Florida. To qualify for an FNF scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program, either through ACEN, CNEA or CCNE accreditation. Applicants must have completed at least one semester in the current nursing program by the scholarship deadline. They must have also resided in Florida for at least one year. All applicants must demonstrate potential for contribution to the nursing profession and society. Applicants must submit one letter of reference from an individual who can address the applicant's academic aptitude, scholarship, seriousness of purpose, and/or their clinical expertise. Applicants must also submit a validation of their Florida residency, which may be a copy of their current driver's license or voter registration card. If issued within the past year, applicants must provide other proof of residency. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Florida Nurses Association for more information.