College of Nursing Scholarships
General
Information
The UWM College of Nursing awards several scholarships annually.
Up-to-date information, exact deadlines and applications are
available in the Nursing Student Affairs Office in Cunningham 135. Applications are available
in the Nursing Student Affairs Office four to six weeks before the
deadline.
In addition, scholarships are announced to current students
on email as they become available.
Please note that many scholarship amounts vary annually, as
available funds fluctuate.
Pre-Nursing
Name of Scholarship: Harriet E. Lazinski
Scholarship
Total Award 2006-2007: 1 for $1,000
Description: The Harriet E. Lazinski Scholarship
is named in honor of an associate professor emerita who served
as the associate dean of the undergraduate program at the
UWM School of Nursing from 1980 to 1995. Associate Professor
Lazinski had a great interest in clinical teaching and devoted
much of her time and energy to the provision of quality clinical
experiences for undergraduate nursing students. The purpose
of the scholarship in her name is to assist a deserving UWM
pre-nursing student to make a successful transition into
academic life as the first step toward a rewarding professional
nursing career.
Eligibility: Graduate from a high school in
Milwaukee County; minimum GPA of 3.0; minimum ACT score of
21; written statement of interest in nursing; documented need
of financial assistance.
Deadline: May 12, 2006
Name of Scholarship: In Honor of Nurses at
West Allis Memorial Hospital
Total Award 2006-2007: 1 for $1000
Of Note: This award may be renewed based on
the criteria of the fund and the qualifications of the student
applicant
Eligibility: Enrollment as a pre-nursing or
nursing student, minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, full-time
enrollment, demonstrated financial need
Deadline: May 12, 2006
Name of Scholarship: In Memory of Simon Ontscherenki
Total Award 2006-2007: 1 for $1000
Of Note: This award may be renewed based on the criteria of the fund and the qualifications of the student applicant
Eligibility: Enrollment as a pre-nursing or nursing student, minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, full-time enrollment, demonstrated financial need
Deadline: May 12, 2006
Name of Scholarship: Greater Milwaukee Foundation-Cecilia
A. Borenitsch Fund
Total Award 2006-2007: $1,200
Description: two $1,200 scholarships for pre-nursing students
Eligibility: pre-nursing student, preference
given to under-represented minority students
Deadline: undetermined
Undergraduates
Name of Scholarship: Greater Milwaukee Foundation-Cecilia
A. Borenitsch Fund
Total Award 2006-2007: $1,200
Description: One $1,200 scholarship for student in the accelerated program
Eligibility: student enrolled in the Accelerated BS Program; full-time enrollment; resident of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington or Ozaukee county; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
Deadline: Undetermined
Name of Scholarship: Charlotte and Hersh
Gellerman Scholarship
Total Award 2006-2007: 1 for $250
Eligibility: Minority student, sophomore level or above, minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.75, demonstrated financial need, admitted to the Nursing Clinical Program
Deadline: May
Name of Scholarship: Frances H. Cunningham
Scholarship
Total Awarded 2006-2007: 1 @ $1,000
Description: The purpose of this fund is
to assist needy and deserving undergraduates during the period
when enrolled in clinical practice courses. The Frances H.
Cunningham Scholarship Trust Fund was started by the first
graduating class from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
School of Nursing. Professor Cunningham, from 1964 until
her death in 1970, devoted her energy and talent to the establishment
and beginning development of the school. Through her outstanding
dedication and professionalism, she inspired faculty and
students.
Eligibility: Applicants who will enroll in
senior level nursing courses (Level IVA or IVB) next fall.
Service to community or school will be considered if two applicant
are equally needy.
Deadline: May
Name of Scholarship: Milton and Joan Morris
Scholarship-Traditional Program
Total Award 2006-2007: 1 @$2,000
Description: An estimated 148 undergraduate,
master’s and doctoral students have received scholarships
from this fund since it was established in 1988 by Milton and
Joan Morris, in memory of Milton’s brother Samuel. This
scholarship supports students with financial need.
Eligibility: Applicant must be in Traditional
BS Program. Must have successfully completed Level 3A after
being admitted to the clinical program. Minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.75. Priority given to those with financial need. Scholarship
recipient must enroll in all nursing courses required at their
level of the program during the period for which they are funded.
Deadline: May
Name of Scholarship: The Horizon Home Care & Hospice Scholarship
Total Award 2006-2007: 1 for $2,500
Eligibility:* Open to full-time undergraduate students enrolled
in NURS 443 for the Fall 2007 semester who are willing to accept
placement for the semester at Horizon Home Care and Hospice.
Deadline: April 6, 2007
Name of Scholarship: Eileen P. Sheil Scholarship
Total Award 2006-2007: 1 for $500
Eligibility: Open to first-generation undergraduate students enrolled in the Nursing program who are residents of Milwaukee .
Deadline: May
Name of Scholarship: Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Grant/Loan
Total Award 2006-2007: 4 for $1,000 grant with $1,000 loan to be re-paid
Eligibility: Open to students having some specific background or ties to family farms or identifiable rural areas within the State of Wisconsin.
Deadline: May
Master’s and Doctoral
Name of Scholarship: Greater Milwaukee Foundation-Cecilia A. Borenitsch Fund Direct Entry Master's Program Scholarship
Total Award 2006-2007: Undetermined
Description: for student in the Direct Entry Master's Program
Eligibility: student enrolled in the Direct Entry Master's Program; full-time enrollment; resident of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington or Ozaukee county; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
Deadline: Undetermined
Name of Scholarship: Milton and Joan Morris
Scholarship-Direct Entry Master's Program
Total Award 2006-2007: 2@$2,000
Description: An estimated 148 undergraduate,
master’s and doctoral students have received scholarships
from this fund since it was establish in 1988 by Milton and
Joan Morris, in memory of Milton’s brother Samuel. This
scholarship supports students with financial need who have
been admitted to the Direct Entry Master's Program.
Eligibility: Applicant must be beginning the Direct Entry Master's Program. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Priority given to those with financial need.
Deadline: May
Name of Scholarship: Milton and Joan Morris
Scholarship- Graduate Application
Total Award for 2006-2007: One doctoral and two master's students will be awarded $2,000 in two installments.
Description: An estimated 148 undergraduate,
master’s and doctoral students have received scholarships
from this fund since it was establish in 1988 by Milton and
Joan Morris, in memory of Milton’s brother Samuel.
This scholarship supports students with financial need who
have a special interest in chronic health problems or gerontological
nursing.
Eligibility:
- Demonstrated interest in chronic health problems or gerontological
nursing
- Current good standing or admission in good standing to
the master’s Program
- Registration for at least six credit in each of the semester
of the academic year
- Academic scholarship and professional attainment
- Priority will be given to students with background and
experience in serving older adults and chronically ill persons.
Deadline: May
Name of Scholarship: Maria T. McFarland Memorial Scholarship
Total Award 2006-2007: 1 @ $2,000
Description:
Eligibility: Open to first-year and continuing Master's students. Selection will be based on academic excellence. Preference will be given to students planning full-time study.
Deadline: May 12, 2006
Name of Scholarship: Nancy A. Wright Master's or Doctoral
Fellowship
Total Award 2006-2007: 1 @ $2,500
Description:
Eligibility: Open to first year and continuing doctoral
students. Candidate must be pursuing a focus on community
nursing centers and/or nursing of children and families.
Preference will be given to students planning full-time study.
Deadline: May 12, 2006
Name of Scholarship: Harriet Werley Doctoral
Fellowship
Total Awarded 2006-2007: 3 @ $2,500
Description:
Eligibility: Open to first-year and continuing doctoral
students. Selection will be based on academic excellence
and commitment to nursing research. Preference will be given
to students planning full-time study.
Deadline: May 12, 2006
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