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Scholarships

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Refer to http://www.bemidjistate.edu/academics/departments/nursing/scholarships/

For more scholarship information.

Amelia Dalzotto Memorial Scholarship

Purpose

The Amelia Dalzotto Memorial Nursing Scholarship has been created by the donor for the

purpose of promoting scholarships to students enrolled at Bemidji State University who seek to

complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing. A scholarship shall be awarded annually, to be

payable in equal shares each term of the academic year, to a student who meets the eligibility

criteria and selection guidelines.

Eligibility Considerations

1. GPA.

2. Formal admission to the BSU Nursing Program.

3. Current enrollment in BSU nursing courses.

4. Intention to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.

5. Financial need.

6. Academic ability at a level that will positively reflect upon the nursing profession and

the BSU Nursing Program.

7. Will be enrolled in up-coming academic year for an average of 5 credits (not limited to

nursing credits) per semester (10 for the academic year), as the scholarship is for the

NEXT academic year.

Process

1. Students must apply to the Nursing Department’s Student Admissions, Progression and

Concerns Committee, which will make the decision on the scholarship award.

2. Submit a BSU Nursing Department Scholarship Application to the SAPC Committee

addressing all of the eligibility considerations above.

3. Scholarship applications are due on February 15 of each year, and the scholarship shall

be awarded for the following academic year.

4. The Committee may determine not to award any scholarship should applicants not meet

required standard.

Reviewed: 92, 93, 94, 99, 13, 14

Revised: 8/99, 2/02

File: Students; Dept. Awards

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Bertha Evenson Memorial Scholarship

Purpose

The Bertha Evenson Memorial Nursing Fund has been created for the purpose of providing

financial assistance for nursing students at Bemidji State University interested in continuing or

establishing their career in a population found in a rural hospital, nursing home, home heath care,

or hospice care facility. Tuition scholarships are to be awarded annually to students who meet the

eligibility criteria and selection guidelines

Eligibility Considerations

1. Applicant is interested in continuing or establishing their career in a rural hospital,

nursing home, home health care or hospice care facility.

2. Formally admitted to the BSU Nursing Program

3. Intention to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.

4. Financial need.

5. Academic ability at a level that will positively reflect upon the nursing profession and

the BSU Nursing Program.

6. Will be enrolled in up-coming academic year for an average of 5 credits (not limited

to nursing credits) per semester (10 for the academic year), as the scholarship is for

the NEXT academic year.

Process

1. Students must apply to the Nursing Department’s Student Admissions, Progression and

Concerns Committee, which will make the decision on the scholarship award.

2. Submit a BSU Nursing Department Scholarship Application to the SAPC Committee

addressing all of the eligibility considerations above.

3. Scholarship applications are due on February 15 of each year, and the scholarship shall

be awarded for the following academic year.

4. The Committee may determine not to award any scholarship should applicants not meet

required standard.

Review

1. Family reserves the right to review the scholarship guidelines every 5 years.

Est. 1997 Revised: 8/99, 2/02 Reviewd: 4/13,14 File: Students; Dept. Awards

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Harold T. Peters Scholarship

Purpose

The Harold T. Peters Scholarship has been created for the purpose of providing financial

assistance for nursing students at Bemidji State University. Tuition scholarships are to be

awarded annually to students who meet the eligibility criteria and selection guidelines.

Eligibility Considerations

1. GPA of at least 3.0.

2. Formal admission to the BSU Nursing Program.

3. Current enrollment in BSU nursing courses.

4. Intention to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.

5. Financial need.

6. Academic ability at a level that will positively reflect upon the nursing profession and

the BSU Nursing Program.

7. Will be enrolled in up-coming academic year for an average of 5 credits (not limited to

nursing credits) per semester (10 for the academic year), as the scholarship is for the

NEXT academic year.

Process

1. Students must apply to the Nursing Department’s Student Admissions, Progression and

Concerns Committee, which will make the decision on the scholarship award.

2. Submit a BSU Nursing Department Scholarship Application to the SAPC Committee

addressing all of the eligibility considerations above.

3. Scholarship applications are due on February 15 of each year, and the scholarship shall

be awarded for the following academic year.

4. The Committee may determine not to award any scholarship should applicants not meet

required standard.

Est: 11/91

Revised: 2/02

Reviewed: 4/13, 14

File: Students; Dept. Awards

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Jeanette Moe-Pearce Memorial Scholarship

Purpose

The annual earnings generated from the Fund shall provide annual “Jeanette Moe-Pearce

Memorial Scholarships” awarded to students attending Bemidji State University and majoring

in nursing. The scholarships could be awarded in successive years to the same students if they

remain in good standing and are progressing toward graduation.

Eligibility Considerations

1. GPA minimum of 2.5

2. Formal admission to the BSU Nursing Program.

3. Current enrollment in BSU nursing courses.

4. Intention to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.

5. Financial need.

6. Academic ability at a level that will positively reflect upon the nursing profession and

the BSU Nursing Program.

7. Will be enrolled in up-coming academic year for an average of 5 credits (not limited to

nursing credits) per semester (10 for the academic year), as the scholarship is for the

NEXT academic year.

Process

1. Students must apply to the Nursing Department’s Student Admissions, Progression and

Concerns Committee, which will make the decision on the scholarship award.

2. Submit a BSU Nursing Department Scholarship Application to the SAPC Committee

addressing all of the eligibility considerations above.

3. Scholarship applications are due on February 15 of each year, and the scholarship shall

be awarded for the following academic year.

4. The Committee may determine not to award any scholarship should applicants not meet

required standard.

Initiated: 1/06 Reviewed: 4/13, 14

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The Joelyn Scriba Scholarship Endowment Fund

Purpose

The Joelyn Scriba Scholarship Endowment Fund has been created by the donor for the purpose

of promoting Bemidji State University by providing scholarships to students seeking to complete

a baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Eligibility Considerations

1. GPA.

2. Formal admission to the BSU Nursing Program.

3. Current enrollment in BSU nursing courses.

4. Intention to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.

5. Financial need.

6. Academic ability at a level that will positively reflect upon the nursing profession and

the BSU Nursing Program.

7. Will be enrolled in up-coming academic year for an average of 5 credits (not limited to

nursing credits) per semester (10 for the academic year), as the scholarship is for the

NEXT academic year.

Process

1. Students must apply to the Nursing Department’s Student Admissions, Progression and

Concerns Committee, which will make the decision on the scholarship award.

2. Submit a BSU Nursing Department Scholarship Application to the SAPC Committee

addressing all of the eligibility considerations above.

3. Scholarship applications are due on February 15 of each year, and the scholarship shall

be awarded for the following academic year.

4. The Committee may determine not to award any scholarship should applicants not meet

required standard.

Est: 5/02 by 2002 nursing seniors

Revised: 2/02

File: Students; Dept. Awards

Reviewed: 4/13, 14

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Loris Westrom Scholarship

Purpose

The annual earnings generated from the Fund shall provide an annual Loris Westrom Nursing

Scholarship, awarded to students attending Bemidji State University who are pursuing a BS in

Nursing.

Eligibility Considerations

1. A GPA of 3.5 or higher

2. Formal admission to the BSU Nursing Program.

3. Current enrollment in BSU nursing courses.

4. Intention to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.

5. Two scholarships awarded annually (as funds are available)

- one to a Junior Nursing student

- one to a Senior Nursing student.

6. Financial need.

Process

1. Students must apply to the Nursing Department’s Student Admissions, Progression and

Concerns Committee, which will make the decision on the scholarship award.

2. Submit a BSU Nursing Department Scholarship Application to the SAPC Committee

addressing all of the eligibility considerations above.

3. Scholarship applications are due on February 15 of each year, and the scholarship shall

be awarded for the following academic year.

4. The Committee may determine not to award any scholarship should applicants not meet

required standard.

Initiated: 5/6/2008 Reviewed: 4/13, 14

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Marjory C. Beck Nursing Scholarship

Purpose

The annual earnings generated from the Fund shall provide annual Marjory C. Beck Nursing

Scholarships awarded to students attending Bemidji State University who are majoring in

nursing.

Eligibility Considerations

1. GPA

2. Formal admission to the BSU Nursing Program.

3. Current enrollment in BSU nursing courses.

4. Intention to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.

5. Financial need.

6. Academic ability at a level that will positively reflect upon the nursing profession and

the BSU Nursing Program.

7. Will be enrolled in up-coming academic year for an average of 5 credits (not limited to

nursing credits) per semester (10 for the academic year), as the scholarship is for the

NEXT academic year.

Process

1. Students must apply to the Nursing Department’s Student Admissions, Progression and

Concerns Committee, which will make the decision on the scholarship award.

2. Submit a BSU Nursing Department Scholarship Application to the SAPC Committee

addressing all of the eligibility considerations above.

3. Scholarship applications are due on February 15 of each year, and the scholarship shall

be awarded for the following academic year.

4. The Committee may determine not to award any scholarship should applicants not meet

required standard.

Initiated: 1/06 Reviewed: 4/13, 14

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The Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund

Purpose

The Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund has been created by the donor for the purpose of

providing scholarships to registered nurses enrolled at Bemidji State University seeking to

complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing. A scholarship shall be awarded annually, to be

payable in equal shares each term of the academic year, to a student who meets the eligibility

criteria and selection guidelines.

Eligibility Considerations

1. GPA.

2. Formal admission to the BSU Nursing Program.

3. Current enrollment in BSU nursing courses.

4. Intention to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.

5. Financial need.

6. Academic ability at a level that will positively reflect upon the nursing profession and

the BSU Nursing Program.

7. Will be enrolled in up-coming academic year for an average of 5 credits (not limited to

nursing credits) per semester (10 for the academic year), as the scholarship is for the

NEXT academic year.

Process

1. Students must apply to the Nursing Department’s Student Admissions, Progression and

Concerns Committee, which will make the decision on the scholarship award.

2. Submit a BSU Nursing Department Scholarship Application to the SAPC Committee

addressing all of the eligibility considerations above.

3. Scholarship applications are due on February 15 of each year, and the scholarship shall

be awarded for the following academic year.

4. The Committee may determine not to award any scholarship should applicants not meet

required standard.

Reviewed: 92, 93, 94, 13, 14

Revised: 2/02

File: Students; Dept. Awards

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Ron Batchelder Scholarship

Purpose

The Ron Batchelder Scholarship Endowment has been created by the donor for the purpose of

promoting scholarships to nursing, economics, and business students enrolled at BSU, with a

preference for junior and senior students pursuing a bachelor‟s degree. A scholarship will be

awarded annually, to be payable in equal shares each term of the academic year, to a student who

meets the eligibility criteria and selection guidelines.

Eligibility Considerations

1. GPA of at least 3.0.

2. Formal admission to the BSU Nursing Program.

3. Current enrollment in BSU nursing courses.

4. Intention to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.

5. Financial need.

6. Academic ability at a level that will positively reflect upon the nursing profession and

the BSU Nursing Program.

Process

1. Students must apply to the Nursing Department’s Student Admissions, Progression and

Concerns Committee, which will make the decision on the scholarship award.

2. Submit a BSU Nursing Department Scholarship Application to the SAPC Committee

addressing all of the eligibility considerations above.

3. Scholarship applications are due on February 15 of each year, and the scholarship shall

be awarded for the following academic year.

4. The Committee may determine not to award any scholarship should applicants not meet

required standard.

Initiated: 6/14

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St. Joseph’s Area Health Services Nursing Scholarship

Purpose

The St. Joseph‟s Area Health Services Nursing Scholarship has been created to provide an

endowment fund, the income of which shall be used to promote Bemidji State University (BSU)

by providing a scholarship for Nursing students. A scholarship will be awarded annually, to be

payable in equal shares each term of the academic year, to a student who meets the eligibility

criteria and selection guidelines.

Eligibility Considerations

1. Nursing student who is from within 50 miles of Park Rapids, MN.

2. Formal admission to the BSU 4-Year Track Nursing Program.

3. Current enrollment in BSU nursing courses.

4. Financial need.

5. Academic ability at a level that will positively reflect upon the nursing profession and

the BSU Nursing Program.

Process

1. Students must apply to the Nursing Department’s Student Admissions, Progression and

Concerns Committee, which will make the decision on the scholarship award.

2. Submit a BSU Nursing Department Scholarship Application to the SAPC Committee

addressing all of the eligibility considerations above.

3. Scholarship applications are due on February 15 of each year, and the scholarship shall

be awarded for the following academic year.

4. The Committee may determine not to award any scholarship should applicants not meet

required standard.

Initiated: 6/14

Adam Ley Memorial Scholarship

Purpose The endowment fund shall be used for the benefit of a Bemidji State University nursing student, with preference given to a student who is in at least his/her junior year of study in the nursing program and who has demonstrated leadership and compassion in and out of the classroom in preparation for his/her anticipated nursing career. Eligibility Considerations

1. Junior or Senior Nursing major with demonstrated leadership and compassion in and

out of the classroom.

2. Formally admitted to the BSU Nursing Program

3. Intention to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.

4. Financial need.

5. Academic ability at a level that will positively reflect upon the nursing profession and

the BSU Nursing Program.

6. Will be enrolled in up-coming academic year for an average of 5 credits (not limited

to nursing credits) per semester (10 for the academic year), as the scholarship is for

the NEXT academic year.

Process

1. Students must apply to the Nursing Department’s Student Admissions, Progression and

Concerns Committee, which will make the decision on the scholarship award.

2. Submit a BSU Nursing Department Scholarship Application to the SAPC Committee

addressing all of the eligibility considerations above.

3. Scholarship applications are due on February 15 of each year, and the scholarship

shall be awarded for the following academic year.

4. The Committee may determine not to award any scholarship should applicants not meet

required standard.

Initiated: 1/17