The Blue Earth County Medical Society frequently donates money for scholarships for nursing students. The criteria for awarding the scholarship are:
All students are eligible for this scholarship. Preference may be given to a student who provides evidence of being or having been a first generation baccalaureate level college student. To be considered for a scholarship from this endowment, the student must:
David Schober was a 1st semester junior in the School of Nursing when he died in February of 1998. His family gave memorial money for the first scholarship awarded in 1998. His classmates collected money for a scholarship awarded in 2000. Since then, his family has been providing funds for continuation of this scholarship.
This scholarship is for a graduate or undergraduate student. If an undergraduate, they must be a 300 or 400 level student accepted to the Nursing Program. Student should demonstrate the following:
The scholarship was planned by Elsa who over the period of her illness valued and relied on excellent nursing care given by skilled and compassionate nurses. It is the recognition of these nurses' potential for professional growth and her value of excellence which shaped this scholarship for nurses seeking a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Family and friends wish to extend this scholarship to the applicant who is goal-directed and a compassionate nurse. Selection will be based on academic achievement and assessment of clinical performance by faculty and clinical employer. To be considered for the scholarship, the student must:
The criteria for awarding this scholarship are:
The criteria for awarding this scholarship are:
The Lillian Crawford Scholarship was established in memory of Lillian Crawford, wife of former president C.L. Crawford. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who will be entering the 400 level of the nursing program. The criteria for awarding the scholarship are:
To be considered for the scholarship the student must:
Preference will be given to male and/or nontraditional students.
To be considered for the scholarship the student must:
Dr. Melba Leichsenring was the Dean of the School of Nursing from l976-l986. The criteria for awarding this scholarship are:
This endowment Fund is established to support undergraduate merit (academic) scholarships to students who are admitted to the undergraduate nursing program.
1. Be admitted to the nursing major at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
2. Hold a 3.5 grade point average or higher in all undergraduate courses at the time of application.
3. Apply for the scholarship during their second semester in the nursing program.
4. Be a U.S. citizen with residence in Minnesota. Residents of North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa may be considered.
5. Be selected by the School of Nursing scholarship selection committee, with input from applicant's first semester nursing faculty, based on their ability to demonstrate a well balanced lifestyle, leadership abilities, and commitment to the nursing industry. Each applicant will submit a 1-2 page essay which should include but not be limited to: reasons for pursing a career in nursing, related volunteer experiences, extra curricular activities, related job experiences, professional goals and aspirations, and academic successes.
1. Maintained 10-14 credits each semester of the academic year.
2. Demonstrated satisfactory progress toward a degree in nursing as determined by the Chair.
3. Not engaged in any paid employment during academic sessions without the express prior approval of the Chair.
4. Satisfactorily participated in student/faculty research, peer mentoring or tutoring, or other activities directly related to nursing as determined by the Chair.
5. Maintained a cumulative academic grade point average of 3.5 or above as measured at the end of each academic semester. Exceptions may be granted by the Chair on a case-by-case basis and for reasons that warrant such consideration. Said reasons are at the discretion of the Chair.
6. Notified the Chair of any changes in status which might affect eligibility for this scholarship.
7. Recipient has corresponded directly with the donor each semester.
1. Satisfaction of all graduation requirements for a degree in Nursing. Transfer, Post Secondary Education Options, and Advanced Placement credits, which apply to the bachelor's degree, will be counted to satisfy graduation requirements. If a delay is expected in the progress toward graduation, recipient must inform the Chair as soon as possible and present a graduation plan for approval. Exceptions due to extenuating circumstances will be considered for a one semester absence. Recipient is responsible for seeking approval for such exceptions from the Chair.
2. Completion of a maximum of five semesters in Nursing.
3. Change major from nursing to another area of study.
4. Discontinue college career.
Scholarship funds will be disbursed twice annually: one payment to be made in the fall semester and one payment to be made in the spring semester. No scholarship disbursements will be allowed for any summer session enrollments.
The School of Nursing will announce each new recipient in the form of a media press release. Said media press release will be sent to the Mankato Free Press and the student's hometown newspaper as reported in their scholarship application. Other newspapers may be notified as directed by the student and Chair. The School of Nursing will be responsible for providing the Donor or designated family member with the name and relevant background information about the scholarship recipients each semester.
Dr. and Mrs. T.R. Schaffler have established a scholarship in memory of their daughter Nancy Schaffler Henry. Selection will be based on academic achievement and faculty assessment of clinical performance. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who will be entering the 400 level of the nursing program. To be considered for the scholarship, the student must:
The alumni, faculty, and administration of the School of Nursing have contributed money for a scholarship for nursing students. This scholarship is to be awarded to an Accelerated Nursing Program student. To be considered for the scholarship the student must:
The alumni, faculty, and administration of the School of Nursing have contributed money for scholarships for nursing students. These scholarships are to be awarded to a Basic Nursing Program student from each admit group. Students' statuses are determined by the courses they are enrolled in spring semester. The scholarships are as follows:
| Scholarship | Awarded To |
|---|---|
| 200 Level Nursing Faculty Scholarship | Student enrolled in semester one |
| First Semester Junior Nursing Faculty | Student enrolled in semester two |
| Second Semester Junior Nursing Faculty Scholarship | Student enrolled in semester three |
| First Semester Senior Nursing Faculty Scholarship | Student enrolled in semester four |
| Second Semester Senior Nursing Faculty Scholarship | Student enrolled in semester five |
To be considered for the scholarship the student must:
* Full-time for semester three is 10 nursing credits.
The alumni, faculty, and administration of the School of Nursing have contributed money for a scholarship for nursing students. This scholarship is to be awarded to a BS Completion Program student. To be considered for the scholarship the student must:
To be considered for the scholarship the student must:
To be considered for the scholarship the student must:
Preference will be given to male or minority students.
This award was established by Waunda-Mae Wyndle, a faculty member in the School of Nursing from 1965-1991. Ms. Wyndle's career in nursing included active involvement in professional organizations. She was the recipient of the President's Award from the Minnesota Nurses' Association in 1989. The criteria for awarding the scholarship are:
