Due to the
generosity of individuals and businesses, Institutional and
Private College of Nursing Scholarships/Loans are available to
undergraduate and graduate students at Saint Francis Medical
Center College of Nursing. Many are listed below.
Additional Scholarship/Loan Funds may also be considered.
These Scholarships are available only to students currently
enrolled at SFMC College of Nursing. Applications are available
in the Student Finance Office, Room 710 or may be viewed and
printed from the "Institutional Scholarships/MEEP Applications"
link. Current SFMC College of Nursing Students only need
to complete one application to be considered for all eligible
scholarships. Deadline dates are April 1 and November 1
each year.
2007/2008
Institutional and Private College of Nursing Scholarships/Loans
“Living the Dream” Brian Alexander Scholarship
As a 1993 graduate of SFMC-CON, Brian Alexander was a
critical care nurse in Medical ICU until his tragic death at age 44. He had
previously worked in Dietary, Admitting & Bed Control before achieving his
goal of graduating from the College of Nursing. When asked how he was doing,
his inevitable reply would be “Living the dream!” This scholarship defines
the very essence of Brian Alexander and how he would want to assist another
potential RN to “Live the Dream”.
Criteria: OSF employee, Enrolled minimum of 6
semester hours or more in BSN or RN-BSN program, Min 2.0 GPA, FAFSA Completion Required, priority to those with
financial need.
Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship is provided through donations
from Alumni. Alumni scholarship applications are only reviewed once per
year for the April 1 deadline.
Criteria: BSN & MSN may apply. Must have 12 hours
CON completed prior to semester applying. Must be enrolled at least 6 hrs (in BSN program) or 3 hrs( in MSN
program). Minimum 3.0 GPA, MSN applicants must be alumni of SFMC diploma or BSN program.
Cooper Family Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Cooper
family in honor of faculty member, Paulette Archer’s Doctoral
accomplishment and in memory of mother, father and sister who have
passed away. Cooper Family Leadership Scholarship applications are only
reviewed once per year for the April 1 deadline
Criteria: Must serve in a leadership role at the
College as a Senator, member of the Senate Executive Board, Student
Nurses Association, member of the Student
Nurses Association Executive Board, Students Offering Support,
Residence Assistant or representative of a faculty committee
including the Graduate Committee, Must show consistent
involvement in the leadership role, Must have at least one
semester remaining in the nursing program, Must be registered
for the Fall semester
Philip L. Graves & Carol Kenney Graves Endowed
Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was established to honor
wife, Carol Kenney Graves and in recognition of her spirit of giving.
Criteria: Single parent with custody of
children, enrolled minimum of 6 semester hours or more, min 2.0 GPA, preference to those with financial need
Angela E. (Mattingly) Hank Endowed Scholarship
As a 1944 Cum Laude graduate from St. Francis
Hospital School of Nursing, Angela (Mattingly) Hank worked at St.
Francis Hospital, private duty nursing and geriatric nursing until her
retirement in 1985. She ministered to her ailing husband until his death
in 1997. She continued to volunteer her nursing services in the
community until she passed away in 2006. This scholarship was created in
loving memory by her eight children. It is intended to help recipients
reach their goal of becoming a Registered Nurse, so that they too can
have the opportunities of a life long career in nursing and helping
others.
Criteria: Enrolled full or part time in
undergraduate BSN program, Preference given to min 3.0 GPA,
Financial Need (the following criteria will be considered if
there are multiple equally qualified applicants – Graduate of Henry Senachwine High School, Resident of
Marshall or Putnam county, working single parent).
Carolyn Hoffer Sheridan Scholarship
Mrs. Sheridan served as an LPN at OSF Saint
Francis Medical Center for more than 25 years. Her association with the
medical center continued after her retirement, when she became a
volunteer. It was at this healthcare facility that she brought three
lives into the world and where her life ended at age 92 in 1999. Carolyn
Hoffer Sheridan loved nursing and wanted to help others studying for the
nursing profession.
Criteria: Priority given to LPN, May be part-time
Terri O’Hern Render/MaryJane O’Hern Scholarship
Terri O’Hern Render was an enthusiastic life-long
learner who adapted to a variety of roles and challenges. Despite
adversity, she brought joy to others with her energy and humor. This
scholarship is a tribute to Terri and the time she spent teaching at
Saint Francis School of Nursing while her husband served in the Vietnam
War as well as to her mother who wanted to help students with this
scholarship in Terri’s memory.
Criteria: Fulltime enrollment, FAFSA Completion
Required
Earl and Miriam Swords Endowment
This endowment was created out of the generosity
of Earl and Miriam Swords to financially assist students to meet their
goal of becoming a Registered Nurse.
Critieria: Fulltime enrollment, minimum 3.0
GPA, preference may be given to those with financial need
Abby Baker Loan Fund
College of Nursing Scholarship Fund
Beatrice S. Hight Scholarship ( or Loan) Fund
Cindy L. Marvin Memorial Scholarship
Eva Melander Student Nurses Aid Fund (Scholarship or
Loan)
Sister Frances Marie Memorial
Merit Scholarship
(Undergraduate)
The College established the
Merit Scholarship Program to recognize outstanding scholastic
achievement. Based on a semester grade point average of 3.4 or above, full-time
students will be approved for a monetary award of $150.00.The credit is applied towards the next semester’s
tuition, fees, books, or room charges.
RA Waiver Program
(Undergraduate)
Students who have been
approved as a Resident Assistant at the College are offered a
$2000 per semester waiver.
Employment
(Undergraduate & Graduate)
The College does not participate in the College
Work Study Program; however, many of our students have found
employment at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
(Also see "Tuition Assistance OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
programs for employees.)
For a listing of employment opportunities
click here.
