SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Eligible Programs Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Agnes Aamodt Memorial Mary Kevin Abbott Memorial Donor: The Abbott Family in memory of their mother. Advanced Education Nursing Traineeships Donor: Grant funded through Health Donors and Services Administration Agbayani Balintec Nursing Donor: Christian A. Balintec AHSC Bookstore Graduate: Student must be enrolled in a graduate program at the UA College of Nursing and have an interest in pediatric care or pediatric research Undergraduate: At least 25 years of age, a junior or senior nursing student with a 3.0 GPA or better, and in financial need (as determined by the College of Nursing Office of Student Financial Aid). Graduate: Traineeships available to individuals studying to become Nurse Practitioners or PhDs in Nursing. Full time enrollment required for the academic year. Undergraduate: Enrolled in the College of Nursing. nursing students named by the College of Nursing Need of financial assistance and students interested in emergency room nursing
Mary Alexander Memorial Fellowship in Nursing Donor: an endowment established through gifts from family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Mary Barbara Anderson Alexander. Dr. Alexander was an Assistant Professor at the UA College of Nursing from 1984 until her retirement in 1993. Alumni Association Matching Program Funds are matched from the UA Alumni Association and the College alumni council or advisory group. Arizona Community Foundation: The Laurance and Barbara Nilsen Donor: Laurance and Barbara Nilsen Anonymous Donor: Anonymous donor Graduate: Outstanding, worthy graduate student. Named by Dean of College of Nursing and subject to the Preference shall be given to international students or to students interested in bettering world health. Must be an Arizona resident. Undergraduate: Financial need is the primary criterion. Bilingual (Spanish/English) competence is the secondary criterion. Undergraduate: Must be interested in oncology. Preference shall be given to international students or to students interested in bettering world health. Must be a full time undergraduate nursing student. Robert and Jeannette Barnes Undergraduate Nursing Donor: Generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barnes Eleanor Bauwens for Graduate Nursing Students Donor: Generous gift from Eleanor Bauwens, PhD, RN, FAAN Undergraduate: Must be an Arizona resident, a graduate of an Arizona high school, 2.75 GPA minimum, need for financial assistance, and a fulltime student at College of Nursing. Graduate: For a deserving student enrolled in the Master or Doctoral program at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. Students shall be in good academic standing.
Clara Barth in Nursing Donor: a scholarship fund established through a generous bequest from Mrs. Clara Barth George D. Boone Donor: Mrs. Harold O. Reif, honoring the late George D. Boone, MD, a thoracic surgeon who practiced in Tucson for many years. Margaret A. Brady Memorial Donor: Relative and friends of Margaret A. Brady, who devoted her life to the nursing profession in Tucson. Wilburn and Janet Breechen Nursing Donor: an endowment created by the generous bequest from Wilburn and Janet Breechen Jane Browder Memorial Donor: Friends, family and students of Jane Browder, Asst. Professor at the College of Nursing until her death in 1964 Mildred F. Butler Memorial Donor: from the estate of Mrs. Mildred F. Butler Undergraduate: For students with financial need and selected by the College of Nursing subject to the Undergraduate: Academic excellence and financial need. Nominated by the College of Nursing subject to the approval of Office of Student Undergraduate: Preferences shall be given to Mexican Americans. Must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. Nominated by the College of Nursing, subject to the approval of Office of Student Financial Aid Undergraduate: Deserving female student enrolled fulltime. Recipients shall be selected by appropriate Student Affairs personnel and Dean of College of Nursing. Undergraduate: Student must show academic promise. Recipients are name by Dean of College of Nursing subject to the Undergraduate: Outstanding senior with financial need. Nominated by the College of Nursing subject to the Preferences shall be given to Mexican Americans.
Caldwell Health Sciences Donor: Endowment established by the estate of Dr. Mary Estill Caldwell. Graduate: Enrolled in the College of Nursing, Displays interest and aptitude for research. Cancer related research. Sharyn V. Chesser Nursing Endowment Mary Koby Clark in Nursing Donor: Endowment established by friends and colleagues of Mary Koby Clark, long time staff member of the UA Registrar s Office. Pearl Parvin Coulter Nursing Donor: An endowment established by a gift from Pearl Parvin Coulter, founding Dean of the College of Nursing. Howard & Carolyn Crawford Endowed Graduate In Community Health Donor: Nelma B. Crawford Shearer, PhD, RN Undergraduate: An undergraduate nursing student who is distinguished as hard working, 2.7 GPA or higher and needs financial assistance. Undergraduate: Students must be American citizen, plan to pursue a nursing career, financial need, graduate from small rural high school (preferably in AZ), from a large family (5 or more children), have a cum. GPA of 2.5 or better. Undergraduate: Must be academically qualified and demonstrate financial need. Nominated by the College of Nursing subject to the Graduate: Must be focusing on community based health promotion (as opposed to disease specific) research. Not based on financial need or academic achievement, but should assist a student in good standing who demonstrates a commitment to advancing nursing science. Promoting community health nursing and wellness. Preferably from small rural HS in AZ Preference to doctoral level students
Daughters of the American Revolution Award Donor: a gift from the Daughters of the American Revolution, Tucson Chapter Veda Daykin Endowment Donor: son, Anthony Daykin and daughter in law, Margaret Maxwell Ida T. DeConcini in Nursing Donor: Deconcini family El Dorado Hospital Volunteers Endowment Fund Donor: El Dorado Medical Center Volunteers Francis Morrow Emmons Alma Engel Memorial Donor: an endowment established by a generous bequest from Alma Engel. Phyllis Ethridge Nursing Endowment Donor: a generous gift from Marion Ethridge. Outstanding student, nominated by faculty to receive assistance. Selection shall be made by the members of the DAR based upon nominations from the College. Undergraduate: Must be a resident of Arizona, have financial need, and maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA. Exceptional scholastic abilities, financial need. Nominated by the College of Nursing subject to the Any student enrolled at the UA College of Nursing. The Dean or Designee will select a nursing student on an annual basis. Students in College of Nursing with commendable academic record. Named by College of Nursing; approved by Office of Student Selection of recipients by the College of Nursing subject to the approval of Office of Student Financial Aid Student scholarship for fulltime nursing students. Preference is given to students who wish to pursue careers in Labor and Delivery One student.
Professor Georges C.M. Evers Memorial Donor: Established by a gift from Marjorie A. Isenberg, DNSc, RN, FAAN, Dean Emerita with potential additional contributions from family, friends, and professional colleagues of Dr. Georges C.M. Evers. Dodie H. Fesenmyer in Nursing Donor: Established by the generous contributions of family and friends of Dodie H. Fesenmyer in honor of her lifelong achievements in nursing and her uncompromising spirit that inspired all who met her. Anne L. Furrow Endowment Donor: established by Anne Furrow Janet H. Gunder Donor: an endowment by the estate of Mrs. Janet H. Gunder Graduate: Funds to support doctoral student s dissertation research in the area of oncology nursing research or self care research. College of Nursing committee selects with approval from the Dean of Nursing. Description of research focus is required. Undergraduate: Must demonstrate financial need and making satisfactory progress towards a degree in Nursing. Student scholarship for a student currently enrolled at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. Must show financial need. Nominated by the College of Nursing subject to the One student. Preference shall be shown to a student who is a single parent striving to obtain a degree in order to better support the family and who might not otherwise have this opportunity without financial assistance.
HABBJACH (Dollars for Scholars) Nursing Donor: The HABBJACH Organization is composed of Tucson men and women who, besides contributing to the Dollars for Scholars Fund themselves, solicit funds from personal and corporate Donors. James and Molly Hambacher Endowed Program in Nursing Donor: a generous gift from James and Molly Hambacher. Harry Heller Memorial Endowment Donor: an endowment established at the University of Arizona Foundation by Harry Heller. Hodnette Endowment Donor: an endowment established through a generous bequest from Marie Hodnette Hoch, a 1932 University of Arizona alumna who dedicated her life to nursing care. Undergraduate: Graduates of Tucson area high schools, with a GPA of 3.0 or above and demonstrating financial need (as identified by UA Office of Financial Aid). Students must also write a 200 300 word personal statement, in which they address any work experience, leadership, school community activities, as well as any services or awards. They need to be applying for the program at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. Students apply online at: http://www.habbjach.com/ Minimum GPA of 3.0, the candidate must be either eligible for enrollment or already dully enrolled in College of Nursing. Outstanding nursing student, named by Dean of College of Nursing and subject to the approval of Office of Student Financial Aid. Outstanding students in the College of Nursing who maintain a 2.5 GPA. Recipients shall be selected by the Dean of the College of Nursing, subject to the approval of the Office of Student Preference given to upper division undergraduates and graduate level students.
Hostetter Nursing Donor: a gift from the estate of the late Veniah Scott Hostetter, for many years a legislative leader in Arizona. Marion K. Hvoslef Endowment Donor: Estate gift of Marion K. Hvoslef. Margaret Lowes Isenberg Memorial Donor: a generous gift from Marjorie A. Isenberg, DNSc, RN, FAAN, Dean Emerita Kathleen H. Johnston Donor: A generous gift from the Kathleen H. Johnston Living Trust. Academically outstanding student. Recipients must be AZ resident with financial need. Named by Dean of College of Nursing and subject to the approval of Office of Student Financial Aid. Student scholarship open to all students enrolled at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. Undergraduate: Students at the University of Arizona College of Nursing who need financial assistance with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Provides educational scholarships to students pursuing a degree in nursing at the University of Arizona, College of Nursing. Kay Judge (1) Donor: Kay Judge Undergraduate: Student must be enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing () program at the UA College of Nursing. The student must demonstrate the caring sensibilities necessary to become a great nurse.
Joiner Hostetter, VS and Flora Donor: a gift from the estate of the late Veniah Scott Hostetter, for many years a legislative leader in Arizona. Jane Kahn Young Memorial (1 per year) Donor: generous donor Patricia Cracchiolo Shirley Karmel Memorial Donor: a generous contribution made by Robert Karmel in memory of his wife, Shirley Karmel. Ann Kirkwood Fund Donor: generous donor Ann Kirkwood Robin Aileen Klaehn Donor: a generous gift from Robin Aileen Klaehn, RN Frederick Lange Memorial Endowment Donor: a generous gift from Maryann Lange and Helena Morrison Academically outstanding student. Recipients must be AZ resident with financial need. Named by Dean of College of Nursing and subject to the approval of Office of Student Financial Aid. Graduate: To support graduate students who are pursuing an advanced nursing degree in acute care nursing practice (ACNP). Undergraduate and graduate students who show academic promise. student in the College of Nursing. Recipients shall have financial need and GPA of 3.0 or better. Nursing students who wish to pursue a career in fields of Hospice, Palliative Care and Home Care. Graduate: Provide financial support to a nursing student who is in the data collecting/dissertation phase of his/her PhD program. The award may be used to fund any costs necessary to conduct his/her research or be used for tuition and fees. Financial need may be considered but not necessary. Nursing students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of Oncology will have first preference for this award. Preference shall be given to single parents.
Florence Lawton Nursing Endowment Donor: a generous gift from Mary Rowell Roie J. Levy in Geriatric Nursing Donor: an endowed fund consisting of a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Levy of Tucson, AZ to honor Mrs. Roie J. Levy for her humanitarian efforts on behalf of all people regardless of race, religion, color or economic situation. Little Chapel of All Nations Donor: The Little Chapel of All Nations Lillian Lynch Donor: a generous gift from Mrs. Lillian Lynch. March of Dimes Donor: generous gift from the March of Dimes. Graduate: for students who are already nurses and are currently enrolled in the PhD and/or programs at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. Graduate: Graduate student pursuing careers in geriatric nursing. Graduate students or faculty conducting research in geriatric nursing. Graduate student recipients are selected by the Dean's office on the basis of academic proficiency and future promise in the field of geriatric nursing. Graduate: Graduate student studying in the field of Geriatric Nursing. Named by Dean of College of Nursing and subject to the approval of Office of Student Financial Aid. Undergraduate: To support undergraduate students in the College of Nursing. Selected by the Dean of College of Nursing. To help alleviate the nursing crisis in Arizona by providing scholarships for the next generation of nurses who will be caring for Arizonans. (Entry Programs) Financial need, while being a consideration, is not an absolute necessary criterion. Eligible students are those whose research proposal has been recommended to the Dean by the College s Research Committee. Money may be awarded for faculty research at the Dean s discretion.
Hazel F. MacCready Donor: a generous gift from the Hazel F. MacCready Unitrust. Cheryl McGaffic Memorial Endowment Source: The University of Arizona Foundation William and Mary MacKinnon Endowment Donor: Dr. William J. MacKinnon to honor his wife, Dr. Mary MacKinnon, and her dedication to both nursing and nursing education. Marshall Foundation for Arizona Women in Nursing Donor: Funds contributed by the Marshall Foundation of Tucson. Student enrolled in College of Nursing; making satisfactory progress towards degree. Selected by Dean of College of Nursing. Graduate: A full time doctoral student who has completed at least one year of their program pursuing practice or research that focuses on the profound connections of mind, body and spirit. Student scholarship is open to students at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. Upper division female student with GPA of 2.5 or better, show financial need. Named by Dean of College of Nursing and subject to the Preference should be given to students with high academic excellence or financial need.
Beverly McCord Doctoral Fellowship Donor: Gifts from friends, former students and colleagues of Dr. Beverly McCord, former Associate Dean of the College of Nursing for Graduate Programs. Fred C. McCormick Memorial Donor: Family and friends of the late Fred C. McCormick, Professor of English at the University of Arizona (1935 46) and managing editor of the Arizona Quarterly for many years. This was established out of gratitude for the health care he received during his last years. Graduate: Outstanding doctoral nursing candidates as selected by a special committee. Recipients must have completed two semesters of Doctoral course work and have been registered at the UA for the past two years. Threefourths of the sum total of fellowships awarded in any given year should be awarded to US citizens, the remaining one fourth may be awarded at the discretion of the committee. Upper division student, in the College of Nursing that are a minority. Candidate must have record of superior academic achievement. Selected by the Office of Student Financial Aid upon consultation with the College of Nursing. Preference: male student.
Jennifer McDonald Memorial Donor: Family and friends of Jennifer McDonald. Barbara Monroe Memorial Donor: generous contributions made by alumna Michelle Minta, RN to establish a continuing scholarship in memory of Barbara Monroe, MS, RN, CCRN. National Society of Colonial Dames of America First American Award Donor: the National Society of Colonial Dames of America, Arizona. Nursing Endowed Endowment Donor: Advisory Board members Undergraduate: Available to members of Gamma Phi Beta who are in good standing in the College of Nursing. nominee to maintain no less than a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship will not be awarded to the same student for more than three years. The Gamma Phi Beta Committee will review applicants and submit the name of the student selected to the Office of Development to award. If no candidates are forwarded for two years, the third year the Dean of the College of Nursing may designate the scholarship recipient. Undergraduate: recipients shall be undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Nursing. Recipients shall be selected by the College of Nursing Committee with approval from the Dean of the College of Nursing. Undergraduate: American Indian student in Nursing or a health related field. Named by Dean of College of Nursing and subject to the Open to all nursing students. Preference will be given to students with an established interest in oncology.
Nurse Scholar QR Nursing Faculty Memorial Endowment Donor: generous contributions from family, friends and professional nursing colleagues across the country in memory of College of Nursing Faculty members: Cheryl McGaffic, Robin Rogers and Barbara Monroe. Madeline B. and Charles J. O Connell Memorial Donor: an endowment funded by the estates of Madeline B. and Charles J. O Connell. Mrs. O Connell served in the Army Nurse Corps in World War I. Lois Prosser Memorial Donor: a gift from former faculty member Lois Prosser. Arlene M. Putt for Graduate Nursing Students Donor: generous contribution made by Dr. Arlene M. Putt. Graduate and undergraduate students in College of Nursing. Selected by Dean of College of Nursing. Undergraduate: Students in the College of Nursing who have demonstrated academic excellence. The College of Nursing Committee makes the selection of the award recipient. Dean of the College of Nursing approves. is renewable. Outstanding students with financial need enrolled in the clinical program in the College of Nursing. Named by Dean of College of Nursing and subject to the Graduate: Graduate student seeking a master s degree. Preference may be given to students with an interest in community health. Graduate: Deserving student enrolled in a Master s or Doctoral program in the College of Nursing in good academic standing. Recipients selected by the College of Nursing Committee with approval from the Dean of the College of Nursing. Preference may be given to students with an interest in community health. Doctoral preferred
Walter and June Reis Endowed Donor: a generous gift from Walter Reis in loving memory of June Reis. Estelle Schuler Donor: Jean A. Schuler in honor of her mother, Estelle F. Schuler. Evelyn G. Searles Nursing Endowment Donor: a generous gift from Mrs. Evelyn G. Searles. Students must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled full time at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. Students must attend the University of Arizona College of Nursing, have financial need, and have a GPA of at least 3.0. The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs will be responsible for selecting candidates that meet criteria for this award. Undergraduate: Recipient shall be a deserving undergraduate nursing student who demonstrates academic excellence. The College of Nursing scholarship committee shall select the recipient. The Dean and the Office of Student Financial Aid shall approve. Preference may be given to students over the age of 25. Carl and Laura Seitz Donor: Carl K. Seitz to thank nurses who provided care for his wife Laura. Joan L. Shaver Research Endowment Donor: a generous gift by Joan Shaver, Professor and Dean of the UA College of Nursing. Undergraduate: shall be merit based and financial need based to an undergraduate student admitted to the University of Arizona College of Nursing. Graduate: Financial assistance for PhD students. The funds may be used for tuition, fees or research related expenses.
David & Charlene Lee Shough s for Health Professions Donor: David & Charlene Lee Shough Southern Arizona Foundation: Susan Ben Asher Newton. Donor: The Southern Arizona Foundation awards two scholarships; Susan Ben Asher Newton and Minority Student s. Southern Arizona Foundation: Minority Student. Donor: The Southern Arizona Foundation awards two scholarships; Susan Ben Asher Newton and Minority Student s. Outstanding upper division nursing students with financial need; preparing for careers /health professions. Grads of Tucson area high school; academic/qualities in freshman/sophomore years; preference to married students/ethnic minorities. Graduate: For financially needy registered nurses returning to earn a MS or degree. Undergraduate: For disadvantaged minority students enrolled in the undergraduate nursing program. Southern Arizona Nurse Practitioner, Chapter 10, Endowment Fund Donor: a generous endowment created by the Southern AZ Nurse Practitioners, Chapter 10. Southern Arizona Oncology Nurses Society Donor: Southern AZ Oncology Nurses Graduate: Recipient must be a third semester student in the Nurse Practitioner program. Undergraduate: Undergraduate student in good standing. Preference should be given to either a Post Masters student or a Masters level individual who is returning to college after a period of time working as a nurse.
Lisa Diane Smith Speer Memorial Donor: generous gift from C.A. Balintec in memory of Lisa Diane Smith Speer. Christina Stewart Endowed Donor: an endowment at the University of Arizona established by a generous bequest from Christina Stewart for nursing scholarships. Southwest Women s Charitable Club Donor: Generous contribution from the formerly known as Suburban Women s Club of Tucson. Dorothy C. and Newton H. Teass in Nursing Donor: a trust fund provided by the late Dorothy C. Teass to establish scholarships in Nursing in her memory and that of the late Newton H. Teass. Nancy K. Tempkin Memorial Donor: family and friends of the late Nancy K. Tempkin, 68. Undergraduate: Student must be registered in College of Nursing; financial need is considered. Students who demonstrate financial need and acceptable academic credentials. Named by Dean of College of Nursing and subject to the approval of Office of Student Financial Aid. Student in good academic standing with financial need. Preference given to married student with children. Students who are residents of Arizona. Candidates are recommended by the Dean of the College of Nursing on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and financial need. All nominations must be approved by the Office of Student Senior or graduate student enrolled in the College of Nursing. Named by Dean of College of Nursing and subject to the approval of Office of Student Financial Aid. Candidates must demonstrate not only outstanding academic ability but also genuine dedication to the field of Nursing. Preference to students interested in emergency room nursing and trauma, but all may apply. Preference also to single parents. Preference given to married student with children.
Tucson Women s Club Donor: Tucson Women s Club Voiture Locale 73 of the 40/8 Donor: Voiture Locale 73 Forty and Eight Organization J. Harry and Catherine H. Wood in Nursing Donor: an endowment established through a generous gift from J. Harry and Catherine H. Wood. Robert and John Zerhan Memorial Donor: Generous gift from Vickie Radoye to establish a scholarship endowment at the University of Arizona Foundation in memory of Robert and John Zerhan. Arthur J. Zuber Endowed in Nursing Donor: an endowment established through a generous bequest from Mr. Arthur J. Zuber, a stock broker and longtime Tucsonan. Undergraduate: Undergraduate, upper division student must have completed one year on nursing school, be a student of the United States and be in financial need. Applicants must be registered in a nursing program, produce a favorable recent transcript and demonstrate financial need. Outstanding student in the College of Nursing. Named by Dean of College of Nursing and subject to the May be a nonresident. recipient will be a Nursing student who demonstrates academic excellence. Selection shall be made by the Committee of the College of Nursing. Named by Dean of College of Nursing and subject to the A special interest will be shown to R.N. s advancing to higher academic levels.