Susan K. Ipacs Nursing Legacy Scholarship Funds The Susan K. Ipacs Nursing Legacy Scholarship Funds were established at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to honor the work and life of Susan Ipacs nurse, instructor, mother, wife and friend. Sue Ipacs character reflects her Appalachian heritage. Her mother (from Tyler County, West Virginia) and father (Ross County, Ohio) were self-reliant and independent, committed to a financially responsible lifestyle of hard work and industriousness. Her parents were kind and helpful toward others; their Christian beliefs and church fundamental to their home life. As a result, Sue had a preference to soothe and avoid conflict, though never to be confused with acquiescence or unwillingness to tenaciously defend her views. Like her parents, Sue put others at ease and will long be remembered for her compassionate nature. On her path to professional accomplishments, Sue had to overcome significant obstacles. After graduating from Chillicothe High School, her passion to help others led her to pursue a career in nursing. However, she abandoned her studies in favor of marriage, but soon found herself divorced and the mother of an infant daughter, Jill. Working a minimum wage job and feeling trapped by her life circumstances, Sue realized education was the key to a positive future for both her and her daughter and she was determined to complete her degree in nursing. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Hocking College in 1977. Although a single working mother, Sue continued her studies and earned her BSN from Ohio University in 1984, again graduating Summa Cum Laude. In 1985, Sue became an instructor at Hocking College. An accepting, warm woman, Sue embraced diversity. Perhaps this was most outwardly apparent in her marrying Joseph Ipacs, the son of Hungarian immigrants, in 1987. Sue became a mother again, giving birth to Joseph ( Joey ) in 1988 and Christopher ( Bo ) in 1990. Not to be deterred from her continued studies, Sue earned her Master s Degree from Wright State in 1994 not surprisingly, she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Although Sue could be described as cerebral and thoughtful, she was intensely passionate about her family and nursing. Her dedication, competence, and character led to Sue becoming an Associate Dean in the school of Nursing at Hocking College in 1999. Her professional memberships included the Ohio Council of Associate Degree Nursing Education Administrators, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, and the Education Advisory Council of the Ohio Board of Nursing. Sue never lost her love of nursing and never forgot the circumstances that led to her college education. As a nursing instructor and associate dean, Sue strove to ease the burdens and obstacles facing students, while nurturing the passion to help others in all who surrounded her, both students and fellow colleagues. She felt a personal responsibility to recognize and attend to the underprivileged and non-traditional student. As so many depended on Sue for her compassion and dedication to the profession, it is the hope that students pursuing their nursing degree remember the reason behind the studies, and the importance of compassion for people in each step of the day.
2014/2015 Guidelines & Application Applications may be submitted beginning March 1, 2015 and must be submitted by March 31, 2015 The Susan K. Ipacs Nursing Legacy Scholarships were established to honor Susan Ipacs, in memory of her lifelong contributions to the nursing field. Remembered for her compassionate nature, Susan exemplified the skills and qualities needed to be a successful nurse caring for the sick. She worked to foster those qualities for future generations as Associate Dean of the Hocking College School of Nursing. As a nursing instructor and associate dean, Sue strove to ease the burdens and obstacles facing students, while nurturing the passion to help others in all who surrounded her. As so many depended on Sue for her compassion and dedication to the profession, it is the hope that students pursuing their nursing degree remember the reason behind the studies, and the importance of compassion for people in each step of the day. Eligibility Requirements & Criteria Susan Ipacs Nursing Scholarship Must be a second year Hocking College student pursing studies in the Nursing Program. Financial need will be considered and candidates should have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.00 scale. Recipients shall be chosen on the basis of character as evidenced by personal conduct, values, attitudes and behaviors as applicable to the nursing field and demonstrated in your personal statement and nomination forms. Recipients must provide a class schedule showing their enrollment in Hocking College. Eligibility Requirements & Criteria Susan Ipacs PN2RN Scholarship Be a graduate of the Hocking College LPN program and apply for admission to Hocking College with verification of an active, unrestricted license as an LPN; Successfully complete the HESI (A2) admission test; and Submit evidence of a clean background check and drug screen, physical examination and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification before beginning clinical coursework. Financial need will be considered and candidates should have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.00 scale (financial hardship/need being deciding factor). Recipients shall be chosen on the basis of character as evidenced by personal conduct, values, attitudes and behaviors as applicable to the nursing field and demonstrated in your personal statement and nomination forms. Review Process: FAO annually appoints a Scholarship Committee to review applications and recommend awards. Final approval is made by the Foundation s Board of Trustees and all decisions are final. A completed application and supporting materials must be submitted through either of the following methods: Option 1: Email to tmann@ffao.org (include Scholarship Application and STUDENT NAME in subject line of the email). Please attach your application, transcript, and nominations (unless nominators prefer to send separately). **Please scan and include all materials in one PDF attachment. You do not need to mail originals. All emails (applications and nominations) must be received no later than March 31, 2015. Option 2: Mail or deliver to FAO, P.O. Box 456, Nelsonville, OH 45764. Applications sent by mail must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2015. Hand-deliveries will not be accepted after March 31, 2015. If you have any questions, please call 740-753-1111. Susan K. Ipacs Nursing Legacy Scholarships
Susan K. Ipacs Nursing Legacy Scholarship Application I AM APPLYING TO THE FOLLOWING: Susan Ipacs Nursing Scholarship Susan Ipacs PN2RN Scholarship APPLICANT INFORMATION NAME: Mr. Ms. First Middle Initial Last Date of Birth: Expected Family Contribution, EFC: $ * from the Student Aid Report (SAR)of your FAFSA Current Address: Street City State Zip Permanent Address: Street City State Zip Phone: ( ) Cell: ( ) Email: FAMILY INFORMATION Permanent mailing address and telephone number of parent/guardian: Street City State Zip Phone Parent/Guardian #1 Name: Occupation: Highest level of education attained by parent/guardian #1: Parent/Guardian #2 Name: Occupation: Highest level of education attained by parent/guardian #2: SCHOOL DATA High School Attended OR Equivalent: Year for Upcoming School Year: 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 Graduate Graduation Date: (MM/YY) Anticipated Graduation Date: Please Circle I will: Live on Campus Live off Campus Commute I am enrolled: Less than Half-Time Half-Time or More Full-Time My status for next fall will be: Undergraduate- 2 nd year Graduate of Hocking LPN Program
FINANCIAL AID Please list any scholarships, grants and loans you have secured and/or are seeking for the upcoming academic year: TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION 1. Please attach your most recent Hocking College transcript of grades. PERSONAL STATEMENTS Please attach your typed response to the following questions: 1. Note your plans as they relate to your future educational & career objectives and goals. 2. Please share why this scholarship would be important to you and your family. 3. Susan Ipacs exemplified the skills and qualities needed to be a successful nurse please describe why this is important to the nursing field and how you yourself demonstrate these qualities. NOMINATIONS To be eligible for consideration of Susan K. Ipacs Nursing Legacy Scholarships, you must be nominated by two faculty members of the Hocking College nursing program. These nominations may be received from instructors, clinical faculty and others who are experiences with your work in the nursing program. Certification: In submitting this application, I certify the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Falsification of information will result in termination of any scholarship granted. Applicant s Signature: Date: Please submit application and supplemental information through either of the following methods: Option 1: Email to tmann@ffao.org (include Scholarship Application and STUDENT NAME in subject line of the email). Please attach your application, transcript, and nominations (unless nominators prefer to send separately). **Please scan and include all materials in one PDF attachment. You do not need to mail originals. All emails (applications and nominations) must be received no later than March 31, 2015. Option 2: Mail or deliver to FAO, P.O. Box 456, Nelsonville, OH 45764. Applications sent by mail must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2015. Hand-deliveries will not be accepted after March 31, 2015. If you have any questions, please call 740-753-1111.
APPLICANT NOMINATION #1 This form is to be completed by a Hocking College faculty member familiar with you and your work in the nursing program. Student: Instructions to the Nominator: you have been asked to provide information in support of the above student s scholarship application. Please give immediate and serious attention to the following questions and provide your thoughts and comments. When complete, please return to applicant in a sealed envelope. Please note: this nomination is not an indicator of student perfection, but rather an indicator of scholarly endeavor and the potential to succeed in the nursing field. 1. What qualities does this student have that make him/her worthy of consideration for the Susan K. Ipacs Nursing Legacy Scholarship Award? 2. How does the candidate reflect Susan Ipacs exemplary skills to the nursing field, including compassion for others and academic ability to succeed in a demanding field? 3. Please identify how long you have known the applicant, and the circumstances and experiences that are the basis for this nomination. Appraiser s Signature Date Title Phone
APPLICANT NOMINATION #2 This form is to be completed by a Hocking College faculty member familiar with you and your work in the nursing program. Student: Instructions to the Nominator: you have been asked to provide information in support of the above student s scholarship application. Please give immediate and serious attention to the following questions and provide your thoughts and comments. When complete, please return to applicant in a sealed envelope. Please note: this nomination is not an indicator of student perfection, but rather an indicator of scholarly endeavor and the potential to succeed in the nursing field. 1. What qualities does this student have that make him/her worthy of consideration for the Susan K. Ipacs Nursing Legacy Scholarship Award? 2. How does the candidate reflect Susan Ipacs exemplary skills to the nursing field, including compassion for others and academic ability to succeed in a demanding field? 3. Please identify how long you have known the applicant, and the circumstances and experiences that are the basis for this nomination. Appraiser s Signature Date Title Phone