Scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of scholastic ability and financial need. They are subject to the maintenance of satisfactory academic work and the completion of all of the requirements listed on the application form.

You must be accepted into one of the UAMS College of Nursing programs to apply for any of the named scholarships. Please do not send in your scholarship application until you have received a letter of acceptance.

Applications received past the postmarked due date will not be considered.

Scholarship funds are awarded for the fall and spring semesters. No scholarship funds are awarded for summer semesters except full paid.

Click here for the 2008-2009 College of Nursing Named/Endowed Scholarship Application (.pdf file).

Deadline to apply is postmarked by Friday, May 2, 2008.
 

Named/Endowed Scholarships
Scholarships for Baccalaureate Students

Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary Association Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a second year baccalaureate student with financial need. Award: $1,000/yr.

Barbara Pearson Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a student in the BSN program. It is a memorial to a long-time faculty member and friend of the College, Barbara Pearson. Award: $1,000/yr.
 
Cammy Giffin Haynes Nursing Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate Nursing student who has academic promise and financial need. Preference will be given to graduates of Joe T. Robinson High School or RN graduates from East AR Community College. Award: $1,000/yr.

Carolyn B. Purtle Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a baccalaureate student in Hope who demonstrates financial need and a commitment to excellence in nursing practice. Award: $1,000/yr.

Class of 1997 Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a baccalaureate student. The members of the College of Nursing class of 1997 completed the endowment to fund a nursing scholarship. Award: $1,000/yr.

Dr. and Mrs. W. B. H. Pool Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a baccalaureate nursing student attending at the Hope campus from Hempstead or Nevada counties. A GPA of 2.5 or above is required. The student must plan to work in Arkansas or Texarkana. Award: $1,000/yr.

Dr. Elizabeth O’Connell Scholarship has been created through the generosity of friends, family, and former students that Dr. O’Connell taught during her tenure. These graduates believe that Dr. O’Connell, a professor of Maternal and Child Health during the College’s early years, is truly a remarkable individual and most deserving of a scholarship in her name. This scholarship will support a BSN student who demonstrates financial need and leadership.  Award: $1,000/yr.

Dr. Lee and Maria Nauss Nursing Scholarship will support a BSN student having financial need and academic promise. Award: $1,000/yr.

Florence Grabiel Ellis, RN Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate BSN student who is in financial need. The scholarship was endowed by Mary Ellis in memory of her mother Florence. Award: $1,000/yr

Gloria Rauch Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a baccalaureate student who demonstrates financial need and has achieved academic excellence. Award: $1,000/yr.

Jean McClendon Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a RN returning for a degree in nursing and demonstrating financial need. Award: $1,000/yr.

Mike W. Spades Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a BSN nursing student.  The son and daughters of Michael W. Spades, Sr., have endowed scholarship in memory of their father. Preference will be given to students from Van Buren County, Arkansas. Award: $1,000/yr.

Mr. and Mrs. John G. Ragsdale Scholarship for Nursing is awarded to a baccalaureate nursing student. Award: $1,500/yr.

Kathryn Crandall Scholarship is awarded to a baccalaureate nursing student with financial need and academic promise. Award: $1,000/yr.

Little Rock Departmental Club will support a deserving baccalaureate student.                     Award: $1,000/yr

Marie Stephens Scholarship will support a BSN student who has academic ability and
financial need. This scholarship was established by Dr. Norma Long, a 1958 UAMS College of Nursing BSN graduate, in memory of her mother, Marie Stephens. Award: $1,000/yr.

Marion Pool Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a baccalaureate student demonstrating financial need and who plans to practice in Arkansas. Award: $1,000/yr.

Mary Katherine Mourot Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a senior nursing student having one of the top three cumulative GPAs.  This scholarship is in memory of Ms. Weise’s deceased sister, Mary Katherine Mourot, who was a registered nurse and whose professional legacy shall be herewith perpetually remembered. Award: $1,000/yr.

Paul O. Canaday Family Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a baccalaureate-nursing student who demonstrates scholastic achievement and shows financial need. Preference is given to a RN student from the UALR Associate Degree Nursing Program. Award: $1,000/yr.

Ray Woods Nursing Scholarship was established in loving memory of her husband, by Rita M. Woods. This scholarship will support a BSN student with financial need. Award: $1,000/yr.

Rita M. Woods Nursing Scholarship was established by a long time employee of UAMS and friend of the College of Nursing to support a BSN student with financial need. Award: $1,000/yr.

Veronica McNeirney Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a baccalaureate student with leadership potential and financial need. Award: $1,000/yr.

Willa Belle Adams Scholarship is to be given to a student at any of the nursing levels that has financial need to continue their nursing education. Award: $1,000/yr.
 

Scholarships for Master’s Students

Becky Moore Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a master’s nursing student demonstrating financial need. Award: $1,000/yr.

Cornelia Sundermann Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a master’s nursing student demonstrating financial need and academic excellence. Award: $1,000/yr.

Daphine Doster Nursing Scholarship is awarded to master’s nursing student needing financial assistance. The student must be an Arkansas resident. Award: $1,000/yr.

Deborah Dorsa Carman Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a master’s nursing student demonstrating financial need. Preference is given to a student in pediatric or neonatal nursing from Northwest Arkansas. Award: $1,000/yr.

Dr. & Mrs. William Pool Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a full-time master’s nursing student demonstrating leadership abilities who intends to practice in Arkansas. Preference is given to residents of Hempstead and Nevada counties. Award: $1,000/yr.

Dr. Ann King Cashion Scholarship is awarded to a master’s nursing student substantiating financial need. Award: $1,000/yr.

Dr. Beth Vaughan-Wrobel Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a master’s level nursing student attending the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing Outreach Program. This recipient must demonstrate academic excellence and indicate financial need. Award: $1,000/yr.

Dr. Patricia Heacock Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a master or a doctoral nursing student demonstrating academic excellence and financial need. Award: $1,000/yr.

Dr. Shelia Collier Horner Scholarship is awarded to a master’s student in gerontology. Award: $1,000/yr.

Mary Emma Smith Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a master’s nursing student demonstrating academic excellence and financial need. Award: $1,000/yr.

Patrick Joseph McNeirney Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a master’s nursing student who intends to pursue a career as a family nurse practitioner. Award: $1,000/yr.

Sophronia Reacie Williams Nursing Scholarship is awarded to an African-American master’s nursing student exhibiting exceptional leadership abilities. Award: $1,000/yr.

Virginia Ivey Penick Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a master’s nursing student demonstrating financial need. Priority will be given to students from the following Arkansas counties: Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, and Drew. Award: $1,000/yr.

Scholarships for Doctoral Students

Dr. Carolyn Cason Scholarship is awarded to a doctoral student. It is a tribute to Dr. Cason, a former faculty member. Award: $1,000/yr.

Dr. Cornelia Beck Gerontology Research Award is given to a doctoral student engaged in Gerontological research. Award: $1,000/yr.

Dr. Elois Field Nursing Scholarship This scholarship supports a student in the PhD Nursing Program. It is a tribute to the past Dean, Dr. Elois Field. Award: $1,000/yr.

William Randolph Hearst Minority Endowed Scholarship is restricted to domestic minority students enrolled in the PhD program. Award: $1,000/yr.