Frances and Forrest Ellsworth Nursing Scholarship

Frances and Forrest Ellsworth set up this nursing scholarship in loving memory of their sister Major Helen C. Humenansky. The Ellsworths value the healing ministry that nurses provide and want to enable men and women to pursue this profession.

Award

• Up to $1,500 per year to one awardee

Eligibility

• Student must be working on a nursing certificate, an associate, bachelor's or master's degree in nursing at an accredited Catholic educational institution in Western Pennsylvania on a full-time basis.
• Student must be entering his/her senior year or his/her master's program
• Student must demonstrate a financial need; must be ineligible for state grants
• Student must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Student must submit a paragraph stating why he/she is requesting the grant

Application Process
The student must submit:

• Completed the Frances and Forrest Ellsworth Nursing Scholarship Application,(available on-line: application form include a paragraph stating why he/she is requesting the grant.
• Please send your completed application to the Financial Aid Officer at the nursing school by March 1. Scholarships are awarded in May.
• Upon approval, payment will be made directly to the institution before the start of the next academic term for anticipated expenses related to tuition, fees, books, and other required materials. The institution will charge the scholarship for such items.