Applications and information concerning the following scholarships should be sent to the School of Nursing, Box 3343 unless otherwise specified by the indi- vidual scholarship.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, #165 SCHOLARSHIP. The American Legion Auxiliary #165 awards this $500 scholarship to a student nurse. The selection is made by the American Legion Auxiliary #165 on the basis of recommendations from the faculty of the School of Nursing. Any student may apply, but preference is given to a veteran, or relative of a veteran. Applicant must have a grade point average of 2.5 and must provide a statement of need for financial assistance and professional goals. The recipient of this award will continue to receive the annual award until graduation with the maintenance of 2.5 GPA. Application should be made directly to the Cleveland American Legion.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ NURSING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY IN NURSING EDUCATION.Provides funds to assist students in need who are in good standing with their nursing school. Eligibility requirements are state residency and full-time enrollment. Nursing Education Loan/Scholarship Program benefits Mississippi residents pursuing a degree in Nursing who are already enrolled in a school of nursing. Award is based on cumulative grade point average of eligible applicants. Funds available for BSN students, RN/BSN students and M.S.N. students. Additional information is available from the Mississippi Office of State Student Financial Aid, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, Mississippi 39211-6453
BOLIVAR MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP/LOAN. In order to be eligible for the scholarship/loan, the student must be enrolled in or has been accepted for enrollment in the Delta State University School of Nursing. To continue receiving assistance, the student must be a full-time student in an approved program, maintain an overall 3.0 or higher GPA, and fulfill acceptable progress guidelines toward completing the program and the degree offered by the program.
ARLENE WARD BRADSHAW COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING AWARD. One scholarship/award of $100 will be given annually to a senior nursing student. The student must plan either graduate study in community health or employment in a health department; must demonstrate by performance the understanding of the principles of community health nursing and the complexities of communities, sys- tems, and citizens; and must exhibit enthusiasm, good will, good sense in effecting better public and personal health. First consideration is given to students from the nine-county area of Public Health District III: Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore, Montgomery, Sunflower, and Washington. Otherwise, student must reside in Mississippi and have 3.0 overall G.P.A.
DR. THOMAS F. AND DELIA FEWELL CLAY MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLAR- SHIP. This $500 scholarship was established by Alice Clay Smith in memory of her parents, Dr. Thomas F. and Delia Fewell Clay. The student selected for this scholar- ship must be enrolled as a full-time student in the School of Nursing, a resident of Mississippi, and in good academic standing. The scholarship may be awarded once in the fall semester and once in the spring semester. Applications for scholarship may be mailed to the School of Nursing, Box 3343.
ELAINE CORDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship in the amount of $100 was established by the King’s Daughters School of Nursing Alumni in 1988.
This scholarship will be given to one student in the Spring semester of the junior year who is nominated by the Delta State University Nursing faculty. The student must reside in Washington or Sunflower County, demonstrate above average abili- ties in nursing clinical practice and classroom theory, demonstrate ethical behavior in all courses in the nursing program, and have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. in nursing course work.
DSU FOUNDATION NURSING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FOR BOLIVAR COUNTY. This scholarship is a five semester scholarship for a Bolivar county res- ident enrolled in the School of Nursing. It awards $500 per semester for 5 semes- ters. The recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA during each academic year. Additional information is available from the School of Nursing.
FERRETTI-KARNSTEDT SCHOOL OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP. This $1000 scholarship was established in November of 1999 by John and Jutta K. Ferretti. It is given in memory of Josephine Ferretti Schmid, Margaret Karnstedt, and Kathe Wahlstab Karnstedt in honor of Jill Winzen Skyles, R.N., M.B.A. The scholarship is available alternately to a senior and a graduate student enrolled in the School of Nursing and has maintained a GPA of 3.5. Applications for this scholarship may be mailed to the School of Nursing, Box 3343.
BRYAN HAFTER/MARCH OF DIMES NURSING SCHOLARSHIP.One scholarship of $500 will be given annually to a senior nursing student. The scholarship is given by Mr. and Mrs. Jerome C. Hafter and their son, Bryan, in appreciation for the nurs- ing care he received at the University of Mississippi Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The scholarship is administered through the March of Dimes and is given annually to a senior student who has expressed a desire to enter the field of neonatal or pediatric nursing and has maintained a 3.0 GPA.
DR. R.T. AND KATHRYN M. HOLLINGSWORTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND. The Dr. R.T. and Kathryn M. Hollingsworth Scholarship Fund is awarded to a junior or senior nursing student (School of Nursing) and a junior or senior pre-med student (College of Arts and Sciences) enrolled at Delta State University. The recipient will be selected based on the academic requirement of a 3.0 GPA or higher and resi- dency in the North Bolivar County School District.
BETTYBELL TUBBS WATZEK NURSING SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship was established April 2000 for full time DSU School of Nursing undergraduate students. The student must exhibit good character, have an above average academic record and demonstrate involvement in activities that benefit the community- and/or the work setting. A brief resume that addresses the stated criteria and three (3) refer- ences are required. Additional information is available at the School of Nursing. SHERRY VAN LIEW BOLIVAR MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP. The Bolivar Medical Center Auxiliary awards each year a $2000 scholarship to a junior nursing student at Delta State University. The scholarship is in honor of Sherry Van Liew and is administered by the faculty of the School of Nursing. The Auxiliary prefers the student be a resident of Bolivar county. The student selected for this scholarship must: (1) have at least a 3.0 grade point average, (2) demon- strate a dedication to excellence in clinical practice, (3) provide a statement of need. This statement must be written in his/her own words, and (4) provide a state- ment of personal goals for his/her practice as a professional nurse.
ELIZA PILLARS REGISTERED NURSES’ STATE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP. The scholarship(s) are presented annually in the Spring at the Mississippi Black Professional Convention. The amount of the scholarship(s) will be determined by
the availability of funds. The recipient must be recommended by the School of Nursing. Selection of recipient(s) is made on a competitive basis with equal oppor- tunity offered each applicant. The student must have completed one year of nursing courses and have a minimum overall 3.0 G.P.A.
DANA TOWNES LAMAR NURSING SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is awarded to an RN-BSN student during their full-time second semester of study. This student must be from the Delta area; have at minimum a 3.0 GPA during initial full-time semester in program; and demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities. The selec- tion process will be by the School of Nursing Student Affairs Committee and the RN-BSN Key Liaison Faculty.
KENNEDY JOLI SMITH MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP FUND. The Kennedy Joli Smith Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund is awarded to a junior or senior nursing student enrolled at Delta State University. The recipient will be selected based on writing of an essay on an assigned topic. The scholarship may be renewed on a yearly basis if the student remains in good academic standing with the University.
ROBERT E. SMITH, EMILY JANE SMITH CAMERON, AND MARY DIANNE SMITH LEE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP.Robert E. Smith of Cleveland, Mississippi created these scholarships to assist worthy nursing students. These scholarships in the amount of $1000 each are awarded annually to pre-nursing or nursing students. The student must be enrolled full time, demonstrate good character, exhibit involvement in activity that benefits the community, and maintain a grade of “B” or higher.
U.S. AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIP. Any high school or college student wanting a bachelor’s degree in nursing and meeting the requirements may apply for a one- to four-year Air Force ROTC scholarship. The majority of the scholar- ships pay full college tuition, $216 per semester textbook stipend, lab, and inciden- tal fees, plus a minimum $250 tax-free monthly subsistence allowance during the school year. High school students should contact their counselor or the Professor of Aerospace Studies at Delta State University for details on application procedures. College students should apply directly to the Professor of Aerospace Studies at Delta State University, Box 3304, Phone (662) 846-4179.
AFROTC nurses also compete for entry into the nurse supervisor/internship pro- gram as their initial assignment. AFROTC nurses enjoy a marked advantage when competing for USAF sponsored programs such as nurse anesthetist, flight nurse, midwifery and ob-gyn practitioner as well as graduate education program. For entry, student nurse cadets or student nurse applicants must meet the follow- ing criteria: meet minimum grade point average of at least 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
Applicants must submit a resume, selected references, and recommendations. The Professor of Aerospace Studies on campus will assist in securing this recommendation. SCHOLARSHIP/LOAN PROGRAMS. Several health care agencies offer a variety of financial assistance plans for student nurses who will repay the assistance through a work commitment after graduation. Please contact the School of Nursing for a current listing of agencies and designated contact persons for stu- dent application.