Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How much is the scholarship?
Johnny’s Hope provides a $1,000 scholarship to the selected recipient.
Who is eligible?
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Applicants must be planning to attend, or are currently attending, an accredited post-secondary institution
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Applicants must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA (4.00 scale).
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How are applications scored?
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As it is our hope, Johnny's Hope, that Hayley’s compassion, ethics, and legacy will live on -- and that through this
scholarship, a few more people like Hayley will enter the nursing field -- the scholarship recipient will be
selected by a panel of judges based on the essay submitted with the Scholarship Application.
(See Application for essay guidelines.)
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How do I apply for the scholarship?
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E-mail a completed/typed application package to Johnnyhope0311@gmail.com with
“Application for Hayley Rayburn Nursing Scholarship” in the subject line.
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The application package consists of:
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Scholarship Application (Download by clicking on link at top of this page)
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Essay (See specific details in Scholarship Application)
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Signed Statement of Application Accuracy and Awardee Responsibility (Included in Scholarship Application)
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When is the application deadline for 2025?
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The application deadline is May 5, 2025.
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Questions?
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Questions may be emailed to Johnnyhope0311@gmail.com or submitted through the Contact form on this website.
Please provide “Questions about Nursing Scholarship” in the subject line.
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The day we told Hayley we were creating a
nursing scholarship in her honor.