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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This is a scholarship announcement. This is not an announcement to obtain employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs

Duties

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It is your responsibility to ensure all required documentation is submitted. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in not being considered.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Your enrollment in the VA Nursing Academic Partnership (VANAP) is required for consideration to receive this scholarship.

Qualifications

Qualifications Students unconditionally accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a program of study leading to a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nursing an accredited educational institution that is in the United States.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale in your current program of study. Provide unofficial transcripts to your application that support your response.

Education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

United States Citizenship
Applicants with graduation dates before the Summer of 2019 will be considered first. Other applicants will be considered based upon available funding.
Enrollment in the VA Nursing Academic Partnership (VANAP) is required for consideration to receive this scholarship. Check with your University to determine if you are eligible.
No previous breaches (broken an agreement with) of any federally sponsored scholarship program
Not delinquent on payment of a federal debt, This includes delinquent taxes, audit disallowances, guaranteed or direct student loans, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or VA mortgages, and other miscellaneous administrative debts Delinquent a defined as 31 days past due on a scheduled payment
Not previously applied for or received waivers of financial obligation for any federally sponsored scholarship program.
No currently owed obligation to any other entity to perform service after you complete the course of study for this scholarship program
Agree to relocate, at your own expense if needed, to complete the required full time VA employment service obligation after graduation and required licensure/certification

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Veterans will be considered first among all equally qualified candidates.
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) we will review applications to ensure requirements are met.

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume
Transcripts
Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
Application- (VA Form 10-0491G) https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-0491g-fill.pdf
Academic Verification- (VA Form 10-0491) https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-0491-fill.pdf
Evaluations and Recommendations- (VA Form 10-0941E) https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-0491e-fill.pdf

To obtain additional instructions on completing these required forms, you can email Scott Dixon at scott.dixon@va.gov.
Not submitting all of the required documents will result in non-consideration.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this scholarship, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/01/2018 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10141645.

To begin, click "Apply Online" and create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click "Submit My Answers" to submit your application package.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click "Update Application" in the vacancy announcement.

Agency contact information

VHA Nationwide Recruitment

Phone: (844)456-5208
Email: CAVHS.DEU@VA.GOV

Address: VHA Servicing Human Resources Office
2402 Wildwood Ave Suite 301
Sherwood, AR 72120
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After the review is complete, applicants will be notified of their status by email.

Required Documents

Help

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume
Transcripts
Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
Application- (VA Form 10-0491G) https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-0491g-fill.pdf
Academic Verification- (VA Form 10-0491) https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-0491-fill.pdf
Evaluations and Recommendations- (VA Form 10-0941E) https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-0491e-fill.pdf

To obtain additional instructions on completing these required forms, you can email Scott Dixon at scott.dixon@va.gov.
Not submitting all of the required documents will result in non-consideration.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this scholarship, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/01/2018 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10141645.

To begin, click "Apply Online" and create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click "Submit My Answers" to submit your application package.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click "Update Application" in the vacancy announcement.

Agency contact information

VHA Nationwide Recruitment

Phone: (844)456-5208
Email: CAVHS.DEU@VA.GOV

Address: VHA Servicing Human Resources Office
2402 Wildwood Ave Suite 301
Sherwood, AR 72120
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After the review is complete, applicants will be notified of their status by email.