Follow the steps to successfully complete your scholarship application.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the application form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin with Part I of the form, and enter your personal information including your name, title or position, and the facility where you are employed. Indicate your employment status by checking either 'Full Time' or 'Part Time' as appropriate. If you are part-time, specify the percentage of your time dedicated to this role, and include your years of service.
3. In this section, mark whether you have previously won a NYSHFA | NYSCAL Scholarship at any facility by selecting 'Yes' or 'No.' If yes, specify when you received the scholarship.
4. Move on to Part II and check your current enrollment status in an accredited educational institution or your plans to enroll. Fill in the name of the institution you are currently enrolled in or plan to enroll at, along with the course of study. Be sure to attach proof of your enrollment or a letter of acceptance from the institution.
5. Indicate your anticipated degree along with the expected graduation year and month to provide the application with necessary academic timelines.
6. In Part III, write an essay between 300 words and two pages long. Reflect on what the phrase 'I Make A Difference' means to you concerning residents of skilled nursing or assisted living facilities. Attach this essay to your completed application along with two letters of reference: one from your administrator and another from your department head.
7. Finally, complete Part IV by signing and dating the application form. Obtain signatures from your administrator and supervisor, ensuring the supervisor's title is also included.
8. Once you have completed the application, save your changes, then download, print, or share the form as necessary. Ensure that all components are properly attached and ready for submission.

Complete your NYSHFA NYSCAL Scholarship Application online today to seize this opportunity.