Miller-Erb Nursing Scholarship Application

2026 Miller Erb Memorial Scholarship Application Form

Up to two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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General Information

Name*

First Last

Date of Birth*

Month

Day

Year

Email*

Phone*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Gender*

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to answer

Do you identify as a person of color?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

Faith Information

Are you a member or regular attender of an Anabaptist Church?*

Yes

If a member or regular attender of an Anabaptist church, what is the name of the church?

Congregation Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Academic Information

Name of college or university you plan to attend in the next academic year*

Expected year of graduation*

College financial aid office address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

What is your current academic standing?*

College Sophomore

College Junior

In the next academic year, do you plan to enroll on a full-time basis (at least 12 credit hours in both semesters)?*

Yes

How did you hear about this scholarship opportunity?*

College or University

Church

Place of Work

Parent/Relative

Social Media

Word of Mouth

Other

What is your field of study and degree you are pursuing?*

What is your current GPA?*

Do you currently work or intern at an AQORD member organization? A list can be found here: https://aqord.org/association/member-directory/

Yes

If you currently work or intern at an AQORD member organization, which one?

Financial Information

Please list a specific dollar amount for your anticipated tuition costs once all known scholarships and aid are applied for the upcoming academic year. The academic year runs from July 1 to June 30.*

What is your family’s household income level?*

Less than $24,999

between $25,000 – $34,999

between $35,000-$44,999

between $45,000-$54,999

between $55,000-$64,999

between $65,000-$79,999

between $80,000- $99,999

over $100,000

How many members are in your family's household?*

How many of these, besides yourself, are full-time college students?*

Please state any additional factors you would like for the AQORD Scholarship Committee to consider as they review your application.

Essay Questions

Please answer the following two questions in 500 words or less.

What motivated you to select this career path and how do you imagine that will inform your desired career path after you graduate?*

Please answer this question in 500 words or less.

Anabaptists believe that Jesus is the center of their faith, community is the center of their lives and reconciliation is the center of their work. As you consider these beliefs, how do you imagine your career supporting and/or not supporting them?*

Please answer this question in 500 words or less.

Transcript and Reference

Please email your official transcript that includes grades through the previous fall semester or trimester. Transcripts must be uploaded by March 13 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please contact AQORD at 574.534.9689 if you have questions.

Email your transcript to info@aqord.org with “scholarship transcript” in the subject line.

Please enter the name and email of an HR representative, a current/former supervisor/manager, a current/former pastor/youth group leader, or a current/former professor (no family members) who can provide a professional reference.*

Please enter the the email address of the person listed above.*

Contact Your Professional Reference

Reach out to your reference before submitting the email to confirm that they agree to provide a reference. You may use the sample language below. References are due by March 13 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.

SAMPLE LANGUAGE: I am applying for a scholarship through AQORD and have been asked to provide a professional reference. Would you be so kind as to complete one for me? The request will come to you via email from AQORD in the form of a survey. The reference form is due by March 13 at 5:00 PM EST. If you do not receive the reference request, please email AQORD at info@aqord.org or call 574.534.9689.

Student Pledge

1. I understand the scholarship from AQORD may only be used for tuition fees, book costs, and related course fees, and cannot be applied for any other purpose including room & board.

2. I understand that in submitting this application I certify that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that any falsification of information may result in the immediate termination of any scholarship granted.

3. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact AQORD if my status changes at any time in the application process. This includes a change in address, email, phone number, college or university, or degree being pursued.

4. I understand that at any time AQORD is authorized to contact my college or university with any questions they may have about my scholarship application.

Please select answer below:*

I agree

Application Agreement

The information in this application is accurate, and I give my consent for it to be shared with the AQORD Scholarship Committee.

Please select answer below:*

Yes

Photo Release

I give permission for my photograph and name to be published in AQORD marketing materials including, but not limited to: e-newsletters, social media, and the AQORD website. (Your response to this question will not be taken into consideration when considering your application for an award.)

Please select answer below:*

Yes

NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please double-check that the application has been fully completed.