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Department of Nursing

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

 

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:

  1. Residency in the Commonwealth of Virginia for at least one year.
  2. Acceptance or enrollment as full-time or part-time student in a school of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

  3. Demonstration of a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in required courses, not electives.

  4. Demonstration of financial need verified by the Financial Aid Office/authorized person at the applicant’s nursing school: and

  5. 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

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