Delta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International

Purposes of the Delta Psi Chapter are:

• To recognize superior achievement
• To recognize the development of leadership qualities
• To foster high professional standards
• To encourage creative work
• To strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession

Eligibility for Students in the Graduate Program

• Definition - Graduate program is defined as an accredited program of graduate study in nursing, including master, post-master, doctoral, and post-doctoral.
• Grade point average - Student in graduate programs shall be eligible for membership if they have achieved a grade point average of at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, or an equivalent of this measure in academic achievement when grade point averages are not available or used by the nursing degree program.
• Curriculum - Students shall have completed a minimum of one-quarter of the required graduate curriculum.
• Exceptions - Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the chapter's governance committee following the guidelines adopted by the international board of directors.

NOTE: Graduates of the programs may be considered for STTI membership under the respective student criteria for up to one year after graduation.

Application packets may be obtained from:

College of Nursing
Office of Student Services
309 College of Nursing Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0232

All applications must be received on or before December 15 of each year by:

Governance Committee
Delta Psi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
College of Nursing Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0232

Research/Scholarship Funds

Sigma Theta Tau is committed to fostering nursing research and scholarship.  As one way of achieving this purpose, Delta Psi Chapter awards funds for research.  Application guidelines include the following criteria:

• Funds are to be used for nursing research.
• Those eligible to apply include Delta Psi Chapter members and registered nurses in Kentucky who:
  • are matriculating for a master's or a doctoral degree in nursing or a doctoral degree in a related field, and who possess at least a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or
  • hold at least a master's degree in nursing and are currently active in nursing practice, education, or administration.

Application deadlines for research funds are March 1 and October 1 of each year.  Even though you may be nearing completion of your studies, you are still encouraged to apply.  Money awarded can be used to offset expenditures made while conducting your study.

Those eligible for scholarship awards should demonstrate the following criteria:

• Delta Psi Chapter members who have been admitted to a master's program with a major in nursing or a doctoral program with a major in nursing or a related field.
• Students enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Nursing.
• Graduate students must have completed 9 semester hours toward the M.S.N. or Ph.D. with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applications may be considered in successive years.

Factors considered in selection of scholarship recipients:

• Priority will be given to members of Delta Psi Chapter.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and involvement in professional organizations
• Evidence of financial need
• Perceived role in nursing in the next 10 years

Obtain applications from:

The Office of Student Services
College of Nursing
University of Kentucky

For more information and application, contact:

Chairperson
Awards and Scholarships Committee
Delta Psi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau
College of Nursing Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky  40536-0232

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