The Committee for Scholarships, Honors & Awards in the Department of Nursing
accepts nominations, makes recommendations and selects award recipients.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Virginia Nurses Association – District Four Scholarship
The Virginia Nurses Association – District Four Scholarship is given to
nursing student who has participated in extracurricular activities and community
services. Five hundred dollars $500) is awarded each year. Two letters of
recommendation from faculty must be submitted.
Willie Mae Blanchard Brown Nursing Scholarship
The Willie Mae Blanchard Brown Nursing Scholarship is a monetary award of
$500 that was established in 1992 and is presented annually in memory of the
late Mrs. Willie Mae Blanchard Brown, R.N., wife of Dr. George Brown, retired
Chair, NSU Department of Biology. The award is given to a graduating Associate
Degree Nursing student or Bachelor of Science Nursing junior who has
demonstrated outstanding scholastic ability (GPA 3.0) while maintaining
full-time status throughout the program of study.
Marie Hoffman Gerszewski, R.N., Endowed Memorial Scholarship
The Marie Hoffman Gerszewski, R.N., Endowed Memorial Scholarship was
established in 2004 in memory of Marie Hoffman Gerszewski, a nurse who
specialized in psychiatric and geriatric nursing. Five hundred dollars ($500) is
awarded annually to a nursing student, who exhibits Ms. Gerszewski’s love for
nursing and has an earned GPA of 2.8 or above.
Lillie Mae Lindsay Book Scholarship
The Lillie Mae Lindsay Book Scholarship was
established July 2004, in honor of the late Lillie Mae Lindsay. She became a
Nurse Aide late in life and always stressed the importance of education to all
her family members. This scholarship is a community outreach effort to assist
nursing students attending Norfolk State University. Five hundred dollar
scholarship ($500) will be awarded each
year to two junior or senior nursing students. The students must carry a minimum
of 12 credit hours and have an earned GPA of 2.5 or above. Students must submit
a 250 word essay justifying their need for the scholarship.
Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship
The Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship is awarded annually to nursing students
enrolled in undergraduate or graduate nursing programs in Virginia. To be
considered for a Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship, an applicant must meet the
following criteria:
- Residency in the Commonwealth of Virginia for at least one year.
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Acceptance or enrollment as full-time or part-time student in a school of
nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Demonstration of a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in
required courses, not electives.
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Demonstration of financial need verified by the Financial Aid
Office/authorized person at the applicant’s nursing school: and
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Have submitted a completed application and official grade transcript to
the Office of Health Policy and Planning prior to June 30. If no college courses
have been attempted an official high school transcript or equivalent must be
submitted.
Margaret A. Pemberton Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
The Margaret A. Pemberton Endowed Scholarship in Nursing was established in
2005. Margaret A. Pemberton is a 1959 graduate of NSU’s Associate Degree Program
and CEO and owner of MARG-2 Enterprises, residential facilities for mentally
challenged adults. A scholarship valued up to Three thousand dollars ($3, 000)
will be awarded each year to a junior or senior student enrolled in the
Bachelor’s Degree Program. The student must demonstrate professional qualities
of a nurse and have an earned GPA of 2.5 or above.
Ailene C. Ewell Scholarship (Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Scholarships-National)
The Ailene C. Ewell Scholarship was established to honor the Founder of Chi
Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. and to assist deserving undergraduate students who are
pursuing a nursing degree. Scholarships are administered based on financial
need, scholastic ability, interest in nursing and leadership potential. The
scholarship is awarded each year. Recommendations for scholarships must be
submitted by a graduate chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Northeast Region (Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc.)
Scholarship
Henrietta Chisholm Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor one of the founding members of Chi
Eta Phi Sorority Inc. Applicants must have their applications in by March 1st
of each year. The Henrietta Chisholm Scholarship is based awarded on scholastic
ability, financial need, and leadership potential. Recommendations for
scholarships must be submitted by Beta Chapters of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Porter, Ward, Vann Memorial Scholarship
The Porter, Ward, Vann Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a nursing student
to advance knowledge in the area of nursing science and practice. Five hundred
dollars ($500) is awarded each year in October. The application must be
submitted by September 1. The students must be currently enrolled in or show a
letter of acceptance to a nursing program and have an earned GPA of 2.5 or
above. Students are expected to demonstrate a commitment to nursing and “Service
for Humanity.” For information, contact Omega Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority,
Inc.
Marion B. Godwin Book Scholarship
The Marion B. Godwin Book Scholarship is awarded to a Suffolk high school
graduate. One hundred-fifty dollars ($150) is awarded each year in
October. The applicant must be admitted to a nursing program and have earned a
GPA of 2.5 or above from high school.
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. – Eta Chapter,
Norfolk. Virginia
Fostine Riddick Roach Scholarship (Eta Chapter), Norfolk, VA
The Fostine Riddick Roach Scholarship is awarded annually to a nursing
student who exhibits academic potential, leadership abilities and demonstrates
genuine interest and the ability to excel in nursing. One thousand dollars
($1,000) is awarded each year in May. The student must be currently enrolled in
or show a letter of acceptance to a nursing program and have an earned GPA of
2.5 or above. Students must submit a 250-word essay on “Why I Chose Nursing as a
Profession.”
Josephine McBride Book Scholarship (Eta Chapter), Norfolk, VA
The Josephine McBride Book Scholarship is awarded to a nursing student to
advance knowledge in the area of nursing science and practice. Five hundred
dollars ($500) is awarded each year in May. The student must be currently
enrolled in or show a letter of acceptance to a nursing program and have an
earned GPA of 2.5 or above. Students must submit a 250- word essay on “Why I
Chose Nursing as a Profession.”
AWARDS/ RECOGNITION
Nursing graduates may receive the following awards:
Dorothy Lewis Powell Award
The Dorothy Lewis Powell Award is presented annually to the graduating
student from the Upper Level Baccalaureate Program for Registered Nurses (RN to
BSN Program), who has earned the highest cumulative grade point average and has
completed a minimum of thirty (30) resident hours at Norfolk State University.
Shepard-Swann Award
The Shepard-Swann Award is presented to the graduating nursing student from
the Associate Degree Program who has demonstrated outstanding scholastic ability
while maintaining full- time status throughout the program. The recipient of
this award exemplifies active participation in departmental activities and
service to the community. This award is given in honor of Mrs. Lillian Shepard
and Mrs. Marie Swann, two dedicated former faculty members who together
contributed 22 years of service to Norfolk State University, Department of
Nursing.
Community and Professional Service Award
The Community and Professional Service Award is awarded to the graduating
student who provides exemplary community and/or professional service. The
recipient is selected by the faculty.
NSU Nursing Peer Mentor Award
The NSU Nursing Peer Mentor Award is awarded to the student who demonstrates
exemplary service as a peer mentor. Faculty and student nominations are
accepted. The award recipient is selected by the Faculty/Student Liaison
Committee.
NSU Student Nurses Association Award
The NSU Nursing Association Student Nurses Association Award is presented to
a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and
contributed greatly to the successful accomplishments of NSU SNA and its goals.
The recipient is selected by the NSU SNA
