The Connelly-Delouvrier International Scholars Program, named in memory of the late Judith Connelly Delouvrier, is designed to provide a variety of short- and long-term educational opportunities within the nursing curriculum for a select group of qualified nursing students. The program is open to students seeking degrees in the College of Nursing at the undergraduate and graduate levels and provides partial funding for their nursing course-related experience. It offers unique cultural perspectives to students interested in expanding their knowledge and experience. These educational opportunities will provide students with:

• A perspective on the role of nursing in the global healthcare system
• An opportunity to broaden student perspectives on cultural difference and poverty and their impact on health delivery
• An opportunity for students to understand the need for nursing leadership in confronting issues of health care delivery worldwide

More information about this program and various current educational experiences can be found on the International and Multicultural Study Opportunities section of the College of Nursing student resources area of our web site. Experiences may include yearlong study abroad; short, credit-bearing programs conducted internationally or domestically; international professional development opportunities or research and data collection. Once a study opportunity has been identified, the student must complete the standard application for that desired program as well as the Connelly-Delouvrier application if he or she seeks partial funding for the experience. Selected students are called Connelly-Delouvrier International Scholars.

Application with Recommendation Forms

Awards for Connelly-Delouvrier International Scholars

Awards made to nursing students chosen as Connelly-Delouvrier International Scholars may represent a combination of program tuition and/or associated program educational expenses. No funding is provided for personal expenses. Students are expected to raise additional funds to supplement their scholarship and provide for their personal expenses.

The amount of the award will be recommended by the selection committee and determined by the Dean. The student is then notified of the financial support to be awarded.

The selection process

The Connelly-Delouvrier International Scholars are selected by a faculty committee, chaired by the Dean of the College of Nursing, that reviews each application.

Selected students must understand that there may be additional time spent in preparation for their specific experience. 

How to apply

To qualify as a Connelly-Delouvrier International Scholar, a student must be a Villanova University College of Nursing undergraduate or graduate student with a GPA of at least 3.0 (undergraduate students) or 3.5 (graduate students).

Qualified applicants must submit a completed applicationpacket to the faculty advisor for the selected educational opportunity by the deadline set by that advisor.  Students should closely follow all submissions guidelines as outlined on the application form.

The completed application packet must include:

• A completed application form.

• Appropriate completed recommendations. Undergraduate students must obtain the recommendation of their academic advisor and a recommendation from a clinical instructor. Graduate students must obtain the recommendation of their academic advisor and a recommendation from one of their practicum faculty. The student’s program director must be in agreement with the student’s appointment. The recommendations should be attached to the application. Independent Study students and University of Manchester students are required to obtain a recommendation from the program director.

• A two-page essay answering the question in the application form.

As part of the application process, the student may be asked to participate in an interview with the Dean and a committee of nursing faculty. The student is notified by email if an interview is required.