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Jackie Harrigan Haase Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Coastal Community Foundation offers the Jackie Harrigan Haase Memorial Scholarship to provide financial assistance to special education students.
The fund was established in 2009 to honor Jackie Harrigan Haase who was dedicated to special education students as well as to students in the special education, nursing, medicine and counseling fields of study. The eligible candidate must have plans to pursue a career in nursing, special education, psychology, medicine or psychology. The eligible candidate must also be a graduate from the San Dieguito County School District with a GPA of at least 2.0.
Award: $1500
Deadline: April 16
Contact: Scholarship Administrator, Coastal Community Foundation, P.O. Box 230415, Encinitas CA, 92023; (760) 942-9245; [email protected]
James and Elizabeth Kraatz Undergraduate Burn Nursing Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is available through the Sinclair School of Nursing. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student in the School with an interest in burn nursing. The recipient will do independent study and for work with the Director of the Burn Unit at the University Hospital.
The scholarship is renewable annually.
Contact: Office of Student Affairs, S235 School of Nursing, Columbia, MO 65211
Telephone: 573 882-0277 or 800 437-4339
Email: [email protected]
James B. Carey Scholarship
The International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers offers the James B. Carey Scholarship to children or grandchildren of current, retired or deceased IUE-CWA members. The eligible candidate must have been accepted to or enrolled full-time at an accredited college, university, nursing school or technical school, pursuing an undergraduate degree. The candidate must also have strong academic ability, leadership qualities, a commitment to community service and good character.
Award: 9 awards of $1000
Deadline: March 31
Contact: International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers, IUE-CWA – 2701 Dryden Road, Dayton OH, 45439
James D. Durante Nurse Scholarship
The Foundation for Quality Care offers the James D. Durante Nurse Scholarship to provide financial assistance to nursing students pursuing careers in long term care. The Scholarship program is administered by the Foundation for Quality Care. The eligible candidate must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a program that will lead to becoming a registered nurse. Or the candidate must be a registered nurse pursuing an advanced degree in nursing.
Award: $1000
Deadline: June 15
Contact: Paul Stearns, Director of Member Services, American Health Care Association, Nurse Scholarship Program, 1201 L Street, NW, Washington DC, 20005; 202 898-9352
James M. Garrison Annual Scholarship in Nursing
Clemson University offers the James M. Boswell Annual Scholarship in Nursing to encourage students in South Carolina to pursue careers in nursing. The eligible candidate must be a resident of Horry County, South Carolina, enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree in nursing. The candidate must also have a GPA of at least 2.5. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need.
Award: up to $1000
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Clemson University, Marvin Carmichael, Director of Financial Aid, Office of Financial Aid, G-01 Sikes Hall, Box 345123, Clemson, SC 29634; (803) 656-2280
Dr James S. Garrison Scholarship
Sponsored through the Conway Regional Health System Foundation, this scholarship of $2,500 is available to students enrolled in health care studies, including nursing. The monies may be used towards tuition, books and other such school expenses.
Eligibility includes being enrolled full time in studies’ grades will also be an important acceptance factor.
Contact: Conway Regional Health System Foundation, 2302 College Avenue, Conway Arkansas 72034
Telephone: 501 513-5778 or 800 245-3314
Jane L. Watson Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship, available through the Sinclair School of Nursing, is given to students enrolled in the undergraduate course at the school.
Preference is given to graduated high school students from Hickman High School, Columbia MO. If there is no candidate from there then a graduate of any high school in Boone County may be selected.
Contact: Office of Student Affairs, S235 School of Nursing, Columbia MO 65211
Telephone: 573 882-0277 or 800 437-4339
Email: [email protected]
Janet Walters Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Montana State University – Northern offers the Janet Walters Memorial Nursing Scholarship to a student pursuing a career in nursing. The Scholarship fund was established in memory of Janet Walters by her family and friends. The eligible candidate must be enrolled in the Department of Nursing at the Montana State University—Northern, in a program leading to an Associate of Science in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need.
Award: $400
Deadline: Not specified
Contact: Cindy Small, Director of Financial Aid, Montana State University – Northern, P.O. Box 7751, Havre, MT 59501; (406) 265-3787
Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship
The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) offers the Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship to encourage Vermont students to pursue nursing careers. The eligible candidate must reside in Addison County and attend an accredited college or university approved for Title IV funding. The candidate must also be seeking a degree in nursing or nursing education. Selection is based on financial need. An essay is required as part of the application.
Award: 2 awards of $1200
Deadline: March 9
Contact: Scholarship Administrator, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, 10 East Allen St, P.O. Box 2000, Winooski ,VT 05404, (888) 253-4819; [email protected]
Jeanette and Leon Travis Scholarship for Nursing
This is a partial scholarship available through Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. It was established by Mr. and Mrs. Travis to benefit nursing staff working at St Thomas Hospital.
Eligibility includes studying for an MSN at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Contact: Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Admissions, Godchaux Hall 207, 461 21st Avenue South, Nashville TN 37240
Telephone: 615 322-3800 or 888 333-9192
Jeanne Reed Nursing
Carl Albert State College offers the Jeanne Reed Nursing to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students pursuing careers in nursing in order to increase the number of students practicing and teaching nursing in the state of Oklahoma. The eligible candidate must be enrolled at Carl Albert State College working toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing. The eligible candidate must also be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need.
Award: up to $600
Deadline: February 15
Contact: Carl Albert State College, Office of Financial Aid, 1507 South McKenna, Poteau, OK 74953; (918) 647-1343; [email protected]
(The) Jennie Wamsley Long Memorial Scholarship
This partial scholarship is available through the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. It is awarded to a nursing student studying as a mental health/psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Eligibility includes a proven financial need.
Contact: Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Admissions, Godchaux Hall 207, 461 21st Avenue South, Nashville TN 37240
Telephone: 615 322-3800 or 888 333-9192
Jennifer Welch Memorial Scholarship
Montana State University – Northern offers the Jennifer Welch Memorial Scholarship to encourage single parents to continue their education. The eligible candidate must be a single parent and resident of Montana. The candidate must also be enrolled in the Department of Nursing at the Montana State University—Northern, in a program leading to an Associate of Science in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The candidate must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate dependability.
Award: $250
Deadline:
Contact: Cindy Small, Director of Financial Aid, Montana State University – Northern, P.O. Box 7751, Havre MT, 59501; (406) 265-3787
Jill and Ann Bilodeau Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Worcester State College offers the Jill and Ann Bilodeau Memorial Nursing Scholarship to a full-time undergraduate student studying nursing at Worcester State University. This scholarship was established by the family of Jill Bilodeau to honor Jill who was a junior in Worcester State University’s Nursing program when she died in a motorcycle accident on September 9, 2001. The eligible candidate must be a junior or senior in the nursing program at Worcester State University and in good academic standing.
Award: Full Tuition
Deadline: Not specified
Contact: Jayne McGinn, Director of Financial Aid, 486 Chandler Street¸ Worcester MA, 01602-25997; (508) 929-8056
J.O. Pollack/National League of Nursing Student Scholarship
Rhode Island College offers the J.O. Pollack/National League of Nursing Student Scholarship to promote careers in nursing. The eligible candidate must be a student at Rhode Island College, pursuing a degree in nursing. The candidate must also demonstrate a history of and commitment to volunteer service by having performed at least 25 hours of more of healthcare-related community service within the preceding 12 months. Selection is based on academic merit, financial need and history of volunteer service.
Award: $1000
Deadline: March 12
Contact: James T. Hanbury, Director of Financial Aid, Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908; (401) 456-8033
(The) Joe C. Davis Scholarship Fund
This partial scholarship is available through the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. It is awarded to a non-registered nurse student who is returning to school through the “Bridge” program.
Contact: Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Admissions, Godchaux Hall 207, 461 21st Avenue South, Nashville TN 37240
Telephone: 615 322-3800 or 888 333-9192
John and Geraldine Hobble Licensed Practical Nursing Scholarship
The American Legion – Kansas offers the John and Geraldine Hobble Licensed Practical Nursing Scholarship to a nursing student in the state of Kansas. To was established by the American Legion, Department of Kansas. The eligible candidate must be a freshman, enrolled in an accredited Kansas college or university, working toward a degree in practical nursing. The candidate must demonstrate both academic achievement and financial need. The candidate must also have plans to work in a healthcare institution in the state of Kansas.
Award: $300
Deadline: February 15
Contact: American Legion – Kansas, Scholarships, 1314 S.W. Topeka Boulevard, Topeka KS, 66612; (913) 232-9315
John Arthur Buchroeder and Virginia Freeman Buchroeder Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is available through the Sinclair School of Nursing. It is awarded annually, based on varying qualifications as deemed by the school Dean, or via a committee. One or more scholarship may be distributed; dollar amount also varies.
As this is an internal scholarship, one application only is needed. If the applicant qualifies for any of the internal scholarships, they will be notified.
Contact: Office of Student Affairs, S235 School of Nursing, Columbia MO 65211
Telephone: 573 882-0277 or 800 437-4339
Email: [email protected]
John I. and Madeleine R. Taeni Scholarship
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation offers the John I. and Madeleine R. Taeni Scholarship to provide financial assistance to students pursuing careers in nursing or paramedics. The eligible candidate must be a resident of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee County, Florida. The candidate must also be enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a degree that will leave to a career as a nurse emergency medical technician or paramedic.
Award: $1000
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, 8771 College Parkway, Building 2, Suite 201, Fort Myers, FL 33919; (239) 274-5900
The John Randolph Foundation’s mission statement includes “…working to improve the health and quality of life for residents of Hopewell and surrounding areas through grants and scholarships.”
Through donations made from individuals and area business they are able to award a good number of scholarships. Many of these can be used by college or university students seeking a career in nursing.
One application only is needed to apply for any of the scholarships. You may apply online but all necessary accompanying documents (letter of recommendation, test scores, etc) must be mailed in or submitted directly to the foundation office.
Eligibility differs somewhat for each so it is advised interested applicants visit the foundation web site for further information
Available nursing scholarships:
Anderson J. Blevins and Thelma L. Hammond Memorial Scholarship
Connie Williamson Memorial Scholarship
Edna Trader Cain Scholarship
Franklin D. Boyce Scholarship
Friend of Paul R. Carraway Memorial Scholarship
Genevieve Renn Roscher Nursing Scholarship
Gregg E. Hosack Scholarship
Honeywell Scholarship (Nursing technology/Informatics)
Hopewell retired Teachers Association Charles W. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Nursing Educator)
Hopewell Rotary Club’s Jack Thomasson Scholarship
James L “Skeet” and Marguerite M. Slagle Scholarship
James River Ball Patrons Committee memorial Scholarship
Joan Glascock Skaggs Nursing Scholarship
John and Wilber Traylor Scholarship
John Randolph Foundation Merit Scholarship
John Randolph Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship
John, Shanda and Doreatha Jackson Scholarship
Juanita and Wilson Chambers Scholarship
Judy Gordon memorial Scholarship
Katy Clayton Memorial Scholarship
Louis C. and Ursula Sue Gibbs Scholarship
Nancy J. Seavy Memorial Scholarship
Prince George High School memorial Scholarship
Robert C. and Dianne W. Smith Community Service Scholarship
Sylvia J. Slominski Nursing Scholarship Program
Ted P. Blanks Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Petersburg (Luncheon) Scholarship
The Talegaonkar Medical Scholarship
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 637, Ottis Berry Memorial Scholarship
Woman’s Club of Hopewell Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Contact: John Randolph Foundation, P.O. Box 1606, 112 N. Main Street, Hopewell VA 23860
John Sullivan Waggoner Memorial Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded from the Sinclair School of Nursing, to any student studying at any one of the three campuses at the university. Amounts vary and are determined by the Financial Aid Office.
Contact: Office of Student Affairs, S235 School of Nursing, Columbia MO 65211
Telephone: 573 882-0277 or 800 437-4339
Email: [email protected]
Josephine Roessler Printer Award – Nursing Scholarship
Mesa State College offers the Josephine Roessler Printer Award – Nursing Scholarship to encourage students to pursue careers in nursing. The eligible candidate must be a full-time student at Colorado Mesa University Department of Health Sciences, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Practical Nurse degree, a Master of Science in Nursing, or a Doctor of Nursing Practice. The candidate must have a GPA of at least 2.75. Selection is based on academic performance and financial need.
Award: $300
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Mesa State College, Financial Aid Department, 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501; (970) 248-1398
(The) Julia Hereford Alumni Scholarship
This is a full scholarship available through the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Nursing students who meet the stated requirements will be contacted to fill out an application.
Contact: Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Admissions, Godchaux Hall 207, 461 21st Avenue South, Nashville TN 37240
Telephone: 615 322-3800 or 888 333-9192
Juanita Robles-Lopez/Pampers Parenting Institute and Procter & Gamble Scholarship
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses Scholarships offers the Juanita Robles-Lopez/Pampers Parenting Institute and Procter & Gamble Scholarship to member of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. The eligible candidate must be enrolled in a graduate maternal-child nursing program and have a GPA of at least 3.0. The candidate must also demonstrate financial need. As part of the application process each candidate must submit an essay on the topic of maternal child needs affecting Hispanic communities.
Award: $2000
Deadline: April 30
Contact: National Association of Hispanic Nurses Scholarships and Awards, 1455 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 400, Washington DC, 20004; 202 387-2477; [email protected]
June Miller Nursing Education Scholarship
National Council of Jewish Women – Los Angeles offers the June Miller Nursing Education Scholarship to students in Los Angeles County, including parts of Ventura and Orange counties, pursuing careers in nursing. The candidate must also show academic achievement and financial need. In addition to academic merit and financial need, selection is based on leadership ability, personal commitment, career goals and potential for attaining goals.
Award: $2000
Deadline: May 1 and November 1
Contact: National Council of Jewish Women – Los Angeles, 543 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: 323-852-8515; Email: [email protected]
