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Given annually to a 400–level nursing student who demonstrates excellence in the implementation of the Roy Model.

The Blue Earth County Medical Society frequently donates money for scholarships for nursing students. The criteria for awarding the scholarship are:

• 200 or 300 level standing at the time of application
• Scholarship
• Character
• Need
• Permanent residence in Blue Earth or Nicollet Counties

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:

• Be a full-time nursing student in either the undergraduate or graduate program
• Work part-time in a clinical setting
• Intend to work in a rural setting as opposed to a tertiary/urban setting upon graduation
• Demonstrate commitment to the profession of nursing
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or above for all college-level work completed prior to the semester during which application is made

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.

• Awarded annually to a male undergraduate student

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:

• Quality of goal setting
• Achievement of goals
• Perseverance and dedication toward achievement of goals
• Motivation
• Potential for graduation
• Potential for contribution to the profession

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:

• Hold 200 or 300 level standing at the time of application
• Have a grade point average of 3.3 for all college work
• Demonstrate outstanding clinical competence

The criteria for awarding this scholarship are:

• Must reflect the theme for the year. The theme for 2008 is Nursing for Family and Society.
• May include any form of artistic expression such as skits, drawings, prose, poetry, stitchery, dance, song, or musical expression
• Must address a relationship to nursing
• Must be an original work

The criteria for awarding this scholarship are:

• Submit an essay that addresses celebration of nursing/nursing education. The essay should also include a view of nursing practice for the future
• Preference will be given to a student who has a family member/relative who graduated from the SON program.

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:

• 300 level standing at the time of application
• High academic achievement
• Need

To be considered for the scholarship the student must:

• Be admitted to the School of Nursing
• Be a junior or senior in the School of Nursing
• Be pursuing a career caring for the elderly (apply as sophomores and juniors)
• Have a grade point average above 3.0
• Have financial need as described in an essay written by the student

Dr. Melba Leichsenring was the Dean of the School of Nursing from l976-l986. The criteria for awarding this scholarship are:

• Basic student
• Awarded at end of 300 level year
• Leadership in the School of Nursing
• Financial need
• Scholastic ability

This endowment Fund is established to support undergraduate merit (academic) scholarships to students who are admitted to the undergraduate nursing program.

To be considered for the Meredith Nursing Scholarship, a student must meet all of the following selection criteria:

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.

Renewal of this scholarship is subject to certification by the Chair of the School of Nursing that the recipient has:

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.

A recipient of the Meredith Nursing Scholarship will remain eligible until the earlier of one of the following conditions exists:

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.

Communication

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 sc

To be considered for the scholarship the student must:

• Have completed all pre-nursing requirements
• Be admitted to the School of nursing
• Have a grade point average of at least 3.0
• Be entering the 200 level of the nursing program
• Submit an essay demonstrating commitment to a career in nursing

Preference will be given to male and/or nontraditional students.

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:

• Be enrolled as a full-time student in the School of Nursing
• Hold 300 level standing at the time of application
• Have a grade point average of 3.5 for all college level work completed prior to the semester during which application is made
• Be above average in clinical performance

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:

• Be enrolled as a full time accelerated option student in the School of Nursing.
• Have a grade point average of 3.3 for all college level work.
• Be in need of financial assistance.

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 )formerly RN option). To be considered for the scholarship the student must:

• Be enrolled as a full time BS Completion Program student in the School of Nursing
• Have a grade point average of 3.3 for all college level work
• Be in need of financial assistance

To be considered for the scholarship the student must:

• Be admitted to the nursing program
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Submit an essay (one page or less) addressing how the award will make recipient a better nurse
• Lost a parent through death before the (student's) age of 25, OR lost a spouse through death, OR spouse has a serious terminal illness or disability
• Never received this award

To be considered for the Robert, Jean, Linas & Michael Scharmski Scholarship the student must:

• Have completed all pre-nursing requirements
• Be admitted to the School of Nursing
• Have a grade point average of at least 3.0
• Be entering the 200 level of the nursing program
• Submit an essay demonstrating commitment to a career in nursing

Preference will be given to male or minority students.

• Declared major in both Athletic Training and Exercise Science.
• At least junior status and accepted to both programs.
• Demonstrated level of high academic achievement (high grade point average).
• Demonstrated involvement in university or community activities including but not restricted to the following: (1) club activities, (2) Undergraduate Research Conference, (3) Health Pros, and (4) Volunteer for community project or program.

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:

• 200 or 300 level standing at the time of application
• GPA of 3.4 or above for all college level work
• Demonstrated commitment to a career in nursing
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical nursing
• Preference will be given to a student who has English as a Second Language
• Preference will be given to a full-time student

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:

• Be a full-time nursing student in either the undergraduate or graduate program
• Work part-time in a clinical setting
• Intend to work in a rural setting as opposed to a tertiary/urban setting upon graduation
• Demonstrate commitment to the profession of nursing
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or above for all college-level work completed prior to the semester during which application is made

The College of Allied and Health Continuing Education Program contributes a portion of the proceeds from the continuing education workshops and conferences that are held each year. To be considered for this scholarship the student must:

• Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or above.
• Preference will be given to a full-time graduate student.
• Preference will be given to a student who intends to work in a rural setting upon graduation.

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:

• Quality of goal setting
• Achievement of goals
• Perseverance and dedication toward achievement of goals
• Motivation
• Potential for graduation
• Potential for contribution to the profession

The criteria for awarding this scholarship are:

• Must reflect the theme for the year. The theme for 2008 is Nursing for Family and Society.
• May include any form of artistic expression such as skits, drawings, prose, poetry, stitchery, dance, song, or musical expression
• Must address a relationship to nursing
• Must be an original work

The criteria for awarding this scholarship are:

• Submit an essay that addresses celebration of nursing/nursing education. The essay should also include a view of nursing practice for the future
• Preference will be given to a student who has a family member/relative who graduated from the SON program.