1. a) be an Illinois resident;
2. b) have a minimum of a master's degree in nursing;
3. c) be employed in a nursing faculty position with a minimum of a .50 full-time equivalent at an eligible institution;
4. d) be employed by the nominating institution in a teaching position preparing registered professional nurses for a minimum of 12 months prior to submission of nomination materials;
5. e) have made significant contributions to the nursing program; and
6. f) have not received a Fellowship under this Program in the previous year.

A qualified applicant must:

(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 14240, effective October 16, 2025)