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La Juan Furgason Scholarship Fund
This is an internal partial scholarship available through Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. A grade point average of at least 3.0 must be maintained each semester for a scholarship to continue. Students must be enrolled in full time nursing studies at the school.
Eligibility is based upon merit and 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
Laura Catherine Rankin Memorial Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship is available through the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. It was established by family and classmates of Laura. Students must be enrolled in full time studies at the school of nursing to qualify for these funds.
Eligibility is based upon merit and 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
Laura Jean Armstrong Scholarship
This scholarship, from the Hawaii Community Foundation, is one of over 100 scholarships available through the foundation. Many of these scholarships can be used towards undergraduate and graduate studies in nursing.
Eligibility for this scholarship includes being a resident of Hawaii and majoring in nursing studies.
Contact: Hawaii Community Foundation, 827 Fort Street Mall, Honolulu HI 96813
Telephone: 808 537-6333 or 888 731-3863
Lauton Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship, available through Conway Regional Health System, is awarded to staff members or their family members who will be attending college or university to pursue studies in the medical field, including nursing. The scholarship is for $1,000
Eligibility includes willingness to work within the Conway Regional Health System
Contact: Conway Regional health System, 2302 College Avenue, Conway Arkansas 72034
Telephone: 501 329-3831 or 800 245-3314
Lenore Alberty Memorial Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship, available through the Sinclair School of Nursing, is awarded to an undergraduate nursing student with a GPA of 3.o who might not qualify for other awards requiring GPA’s of 4.0. A passion and “heart” for nursing must be demonstrated.
Eligibility includes being from a single parent home, in honor of Lenore.
Contact: University of Missouri, Sinclair School of Nursing, S235 School of Nursing, Columbia MO 65211
Telephone: 573 882-0277 or 800 437-4339
Email: [email protected]
Letha Taylor Nursing Scholarship
The Henry County Community Foundation offers the Letha Taylor Nursing Scholarship to encourage students in Indiana to pursue careers in nursing. It was established by the family of Letha Taylor to honor her commitment to caring for others. The eligible candidate must be a senior graduating from New Castle High School. The candidate must also plan to enroll in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in nursing and demonstrate financial need.
Award: $500
Deadline: March 16
Contact: Henry County Community Foundation, Scholarship Administrator, 700 South Memorial Drive, P.O. Box 6006, New Castle, IN 47362; (765) 529-2235; [email protected]
Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Fund
This partial scholarship is available through Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Funding is supported by the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation and the scholarship is awarded to a bridge student, preferably from the southern states, entered in to their first year of nursing studies.
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
Licensed Vocational Nurse Loan Repayment Program
The Health Professions Education Foundation offers the Licensed Vocational Nurse Loan Repayment Program to encourage California students to pursue careers in nursing and to increase the number of Registered Nurses practicing in medically underserved areas of California. The eligible candidate must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse in California, currently working in a Medically Underserved Area, veteran’s facility, prison or Health Professional Shortage Area. Award recipients must be willing to practice in California after graduation, providing full-time direct patient care in a medically underserved area.
Award: $6000
Deadline: September 11
Contact: Health Professions Education Foundation, 400 R Street, Suite 460, Sacramento CA, 95811; (916) 326-3640; [email protected]
Liff Nursing Scholarship
Mesa State College offers the Liff Nursing Scholarship to encourage students in Colorado to pursue careers in nursing by providing financial assistance. The eligible candidate must be a full or part-time student at Mesa State College Department of Health Sciences, working toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The eligible candidate must be a sophomore, junior or senior and must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Award: $100
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Mesa State College, Financial Aid Department, 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501; (970) 248-1398
Lillian Alden Brooks Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Clemson University offers Lillian Alden Brooks Endowed Nursing Scholarship to encourage students to pursue careers in nursing at the Clemson University Nursing School. At Clemson University Nursing School, students receive a well-balanced education with an emphasis on caring, scholarship, leadership and community service. The eligible candidate must be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior enrolled in the Clemson Nursing School, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The candidate must have a GPA of at least 2.5.
Award: $800; renewable
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
Lillian McKelvey Memorial Scholarship
The Oregon Student Access Commission offers the Lillian McKelvey Memorial Scholarship to graduates of Burns or Crane Union High School who are pursuing careers in nursing. The eligible candidate must be enrolled at least part-time in the second year at a public or nonprofit college or university, pursuing a degree or certificate in nursing. The candidate must also be a resident of Grant or Harney County, Oregon.
Award: up to $1000
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Cheryl Connolly, Scholarship Processing Coordinator, Oregon Student Access Commission, 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401; (541) 687-7400; [email protected]
(The) Lillian Cary Scholarship
This is a partial nursing scholarship offered through the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. It is awarded to a student enrolled in a masters of nursing program at the school.
Eligibility is based on merit and an identified 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
Lisa Diane (Smith) Speer, RN Scholarship
Cochise College offers the Lisa Diane (Smith) Speer, RN Scholarship to encourage Arizona residents to pursue careers in nursing by providing financial assistance. The eligible candidate must be enrolled full-time at the Cochise College Nursing Program pursuing an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing and planning a career in trauma or emergency room nursing. The candidate must have a GPA of at least 2.5. Selection is based on financial need. Preference is given to single parents.
Award: 3 awards of $500
Deadline: April 13
Contact: Cochise College, Office of Financial Aid, 4190 West Highway 80, Douglas AZ, 85607; (800) 966-7943, extension 4100; [email protected]
Lois Hallberg Nurse’s Scholarship
Contact: American legion Auxiliary National Headquarters, 8945 N. Meridian St. 2nd Floor, Indianapolis IN 46260
Telephone: 301 569-4500
Lt. Glenn and Verna Taylor Memorial
Carl Albert State College offers the Lt. Glenn and Verna Taylor Memorial scholarship to encourage Oklahoma students to pursue careers in nursing. It was established by a gift from W. Kathlyeen Burnett. The eligible candidate must be enrolled in the nursing program at Carl Albert State College, pursing an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need. Preference is given to candidates with disabilities and candidates who are African American women.
Award: Not specified
Deadline: February 15
Contact: Carl Albert State College, Office of Financial Aid, 1507 South McKenna, Poteau, OK 74953; (918) 647-1343; [email protected]
Lucy Chand Nursing Scholarship
Worcester State College offers the Lucy Chand Nursing Scholarship to students studying nursing at Worcester State University. This scholarship was established by Lucy Chand’s son, Ron Chand , to honor her commitment to family and her illustrious nursing career. Lucy Chand was born in India and worked for many years as a public health nurse in India before moving to the United States. The eligible candidate must be a junior or senior in the nursing program at Worcester State University. The candidate must also have a GPA of at least 3.3 and demonstrate financial need.
Contact: Jayne McGinn, Director of Financial Aid, 486 Chandler Street¸ Worcester MA, 01602-25997; (508) 929-8056
Luigi and Amalia Setacci Bursary
Brock University offers the Luigi and Amalia Setacci Bursary to encourage students in the Niagara area to pursue careers in nursing. It was established in 2006 with a generous donation from Luigi Setacci. The eligible candidate must be a full-time freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at Brock University Department of Nursing. The candidate must also be a resident of Ontario, with preference given to students from the Niagara area. Selection is based on financial need. Award: $2500
Deadline: December 1
Contact: Brock University, Scholarship Administrator, 500 Glenridge Avenue, Saint Catharines ON, L2S 3A1; (905) 688-5550; [email protected]
Lulu May Clay Nursing Scholarship
Montana State University – Billings offers the Lulu May Clay Nursing Scholarship to provide financial assistance to students at the College of Nursing, College of Engineering and Home Economics. It was established with a bequest left by Lula Mae Clay. The eligible candidate must be a full-time sophomore at Montana State University – Billings, pursuing the nursing curriculum. The candidate must also have graduated from a Montana high school. Selection is based on financial need.
Award: $300
Deadline: Not specified
Contact: Melina Hawkins, Director of Financial Aid, Montana State University – Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings MT, 59101; (406) 657-2188
Lynda Andrus Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation offers the Lynda Andrus Memorial Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance to students at Eastern Michigan University. It was established in 2000 by the family, friends and colleagues of Lynda Andrus. Lynda Andrus was a student in the nursing program at Eastern Michigan University when she died from cancer. The eligible candidate must be enrolled in Eastern Michigan University College of Health & Human Services, Department of Nursing. The candidate must be a non-smoker and must demonstrate financial need.
Award: $500
Deadline: April 2
Contact: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, 301 North Main Street, Suite 300, Ann Arbor MI, 48104; (734) 663-0401; [email protected]