Plank2bank Scholarship by Dr.J: Empowering Nurses Through Physical and Academic Excellence - Fall 2026 Cycle

Plank2bank Scholarship by Dr. J: Empowering Nurses Through Physical and Academic Excellence

A Collaborator Inspired Scholarship

Fund Purpose: The Plank 2 Bank Scholarship focuses on uplifting nurses by recognizing their physical and academic potential. The purpose is to support their journey through financial assistance, promoting overall health and excellence in the nursing profession. Inspired by Dr. J’s own experience as a higher education learner, knows exactly how it feels to stress over finances instead of focusing on exams. As a DPT, he also knows how it feels to treat nurses who have chronic back injuries by just doing their job. That’s why this scholarship exists: to give learners a financial boost while also sparking a mindset shift toward long-term physical endurance and wellness. It’s not just about paying for school - it’s about setting nurses up for success in their careers, and in their bodies, for years to come.

Fund Scope: Physical fitness is crucial for nurses to meet the demanding nature of their work. Nurses often perform tasks that involve heavy lifting, prolonged standing, and patient transfers. Maintaining physical health enhances strength and endurance. Greater strength and endurance help nurses to avoid work-related injuries. 

Prioritizing fitness contributes to overall job performance and patient care. Core strength prevents injuries, especially lower back issues, and physical endurance enhances stamina during long shifts. The demands of the nursing profession necessitate robust physical fitness to prevent fatigue and injury on the job. Regular physical fitness significantly contributes to injury prevention by strengthening muscles and improving body mechanics. Enhanced stamina reduces stress and fatigue, allowing nurses to perform optimally during long shifts. 

Fund Eligibility: Active, matriculated learners in any undergraduate program are eligible to apply and be awarded this scholarship. Foundational learners during Fall 2026 semester are not eligible. MSN program learners are not eligible. 

Fund Process: Please note that this scholarship fund has a unique process, described below.

1. Round 1: Applicants complete the application form offered via Submittable by October 25, 2026. 
2. Round 2: Applications will be accepted November 20- December 3, 2026. All applicants that submitted a Round 1 application, regardless of round 1 score, will be invited to submit a mandatory Round 2 application. This application will include a video demonstration of a plank exercise with no time limit with a goal to beat their time and best form from their Round 1 video submission.

Award Details: One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to the top scoring applicant from Round 2, the Planking Challenge. 

Fund Restrictions

• Awarded funding may be used toward tuition and fees. 
• No late applications will be accepted.