| UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP |
| Madelyne M. and Edward C. McCarty Nursing Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship goes to Union or Marion county student(s) with a grade point of 3.0 or higher. It is intended for either second-year BSN students or students in our Master’s, PhD, or DNP programs. |
| Howard A. and Johnnie Allison Moum Endowed Nursing Scholarship honoring Benni Ogden Fambrough. This scholarship was established by the late Howard and Johnnie Moum to honor and recognize Benni Ogden Fambrough who provided years of assistance to the Moum’s. Benni is a retired College of Nursing faculty member and former Director of Advancement and Community Relations. This scholarship goes to a deserving nursing student in either our undergraduate or graduate-level programs. |
| CON Moum Scholarship Fund Funds donated by the residual amount left in the Johnnie Moum Estate. To be used for the benefit of the College of Nursing for scholarships. |
| Moum Endowed Scholarship The Moum Endowed Scholarship will be used as directed by the Moum Estate to provide scholarships to CON students, and the endowment will allow this to occur in perpetuity. |
| John K. Cook, Jr. and Lucille W. Cook Endowed Scholarship in Nursing. This scholarship will be used to support students in good standing and enrolled in the College of Nursing, with a preference for awarding scholarships to those students who are determined by the College of Nursing to need financial support and with a preference that the scholarship be awarded to students who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Services or to a student whose family member served in or is serving in the U.S. Armed Services. |
| Nursing Scholarship scholarship support for nursing students |
| Dr. Cheryl Schmidt Endowed Nursing Scholarship To give a scholarship award to an undergraduate nursing student who is actively involved in NSNA or STTI. |
| National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association, Chapter 93, Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate-level student who has demonstrated an interest in practicing gerontology. It was established by the local chapter of active and retired federal employees. |
| Deborah Dorsa Carman/Beaumont Foundation of America Annual Scholarship. This scholarship was established by the Beaumont Foundation of America on behalf of Jon M. Huntsman, Sr., in honor of Deborah Dorsa Carman, MNSc, BSN, to support underserved nursing students. Preference is given to those who make a commitment to stay as faculty in nursing upon graduation. The donor likes seeing all degree programs represented as scholarship recipients. |
| CON Scholarships Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Nursing |
| Dean’s Diversity Endowed Scholarship This scholarship supports a nursing student who is from a group underrepresented in nursing (minorities, males) or from disadvantaged backgrounds. The student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The scholarship, created in 2016 by Dean Patty Cowan, is intended to provide tuition support at the in-state rate for one year. It is given to one student per year. |
| Raymond & Sue Lackie Endowed Scholarship: the fund is established to assist a student pursuing a career in nursing fiscally. |
| BSN SCHOLARSHIP |
| Helene Fuld Foundation Health Trust-This scholarship, established by the Helene Fuld Health Trust, is awarded to academically outstanding BSN students for the five semesters of their undergraduate education. Scholarship recipients must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA while holding this scholarship. This scholarship should always support 1 junior and 1 senior |
| Dean’s Excellence Award for Future Nurse Educators Endowed Scholarship– This scholarship is awarded to top academic students selected for the Honors Program who have made a commitment to eventually pursue a doctoral degree and teach in an Arkansas school of nursing. This scholarship provides full tuition support for the last semester of each recipient’s baccalaureate education. Scholarship recipients must be accepted into the Honors Program and have at least a 3.5 GPA to hold this scholarship. |
| Mr. and Mrs. Jon Huntsman Endowed ScholarshipEstablished by Mr. and Mrs. Jon Huntsman, longtime friends of the College, this scholarship supports BSN students demonstrating financial need. |
| Helen F. Lang RN Endowed Scholarship -Dr. Nicholas and Helen Lang established this scholarship in honor of Helen for a lifetime devoted to the care of her patients and to the education of surgical house staff. It supports senior BSN students committed to a career in surgical nursing, who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. |
| Richard Monroe and JoAnn Hennessy Smith Endowed Scholarship-Richard and JoAnn Smith, longtime faculty of the College of Nursing, established this scholarship. It supports junior, senior, or registered nursing students seeking a BSN, who demonstrate academic excellence with a GPA of 3.3 or higher, and who are either United States military veterans or who are seeking an opportunity in the military. |
| Becky Moore Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established in Becky Moore’s memory by her parents, John and Margaret Heuston. It supports undergraduate nursing students. |
| Cammy Giffin Haynes BSN Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship is awarded each academic year to two BSN students who have academic promise and financial need. It was established by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Giffin in memory of their daughter, Cammy Giffin Haynes. Preference is given to Joe T. Robinson High School graduates or registered nurses who graduated from Eastern Arkansas Community College in Forrest City, Arkansas, and are returning to college to obtain their BSN degree. |
| Little Rock Departmental Club Foundation Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by the Little Rock Departmental Club to support BSN students. |
| Veronica McNeirney Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established in memory of Veronica McNeirney, a longtime faculty member and friend of the College of Nursing. It supports BSN students demonstrating leadership potential and financial need. |
| Barbara Pearson Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship supports students in the BSN program. It is a memorial to Barbara Pearson, a longtime faculty member, and friend of the College of Nursing. |
| Carolyn Purtle Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Ned Ray Purtle, lifelong residents of Southwest Arkansas. It is awarded to baccalaureate and graduate students in the College of Nursing who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to excellence in nursing practice. Preference is to be given to students from Hempstead or Nevada counties. The scholarship committee determines whether applicants meet the criteria. |
| Marie Stephens Endowed Nursing Scholarship-This scholarship is awarded to BSN students demonstrating academic ability and financial need. Dr. Norma Long, a graduate of the College’s 1958 BSN class, established this scholarship as a tribute to her mother, Marie. |
| Martha Harding Gann Endowed Scholarship-The Arkansas Medical Society Alliance established this scholarship in memory of Martha Harding Gann who was very active in the Medical Society. The scholarship is awarded to a senior nursing student. |
| Gloria Rauch Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by UAMS faculty, staff, students, and friends of Gloria Rauch to honor her 34 years of educating students in the College of Nursing. This scholarship is awarded to BSN students who demonstrate scholastic achievement and excellence in practice with infants, children, and their families. |
| Sharon Knighten Oncology Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by the Knighten family in honor of Sharon Knighten. It supports BSN students committed to a career in oncology, who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. |
| Jane and Bob Wilson Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This award was established by Jane and Bob Wilson and supports BSN students who demonstrate financial need. |
| M. B. Knighten Memorial Surgical Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by the Knighten family in memory of M.B. Knighten. It supports BSN students committed to careers in surgical nursing, who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. |
| Marion E. Pool Endowed BSN Scholarship-Marion Pool served as Professor and Chairman of UAMS Public Health Nursing from 1957-1960. This scholarship is awarded to a baccalaureate student demonstrating financial need. |
| Flora Mae Griffey Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by Nancy Ann Griffey Jordan and Carla Marie Griffey Hazlewood in memory of their mother, Flora Mae Griffey, to honor her love and compassion for the nursing profession. It supports BSN students demonstrating financial need. |
| Mike W. Spades Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established in memory of Mike W. Spades by his family. This scholarship supports BSN students. |
| Mary Katherine Mourot Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by Wanda Weise, a longtime employee at UAMS, in memory of her sister, Mary Katherine Mourot, who was a registered nurse. It supports a senior nursing student who has one of the three highest GPAs in the class. |
| Dr. Elizabeth O’Connell Endowed Scholarship-Dr. Elizabeth O’Connell was a professor of maternal and child health at the College of Nursing from 1957-1961. This scholarship was created by her former students and is awarded to BSN students demonstrating leadership and financial need. Priority is given to students interested in a career in maternal and/or child nursing. |
| Rita M. Woods Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by Rita M. Woods, a longtime friend of the College of Nursing. It supports BSN students with financial needs. |
| N. Ray Woods Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship supports BSN students with financial needs. It was established by Rita M. Woods in the loving memory of her husband. |
| Dr. Lee and Mrs. Maria Nauss Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by Dr. Lee and Mrs. Maria Nauss and support BSN students with academic promise and financial need. |
| Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary Association Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship supports a second-year BSN student in the College of Nursing who demonstrates financial need. Priority is given to student(s) who make a commitment to become a nurse educator. |
| Dr. Janet E. Lord Nursing Endowed Scholarship-Dr. Janet Lord was on the UAMS College of Nursing faculty from 1982-2003. During her tenure, she served as Interim Associate Dean for the Doctoral Program. This scholarship supports BSN students who demonstrate leadership potential and financial need. |
| Florence Grabiel Ellis RN Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship supports BSN students demonstrating financial need. It was established through the bequest of Mary Ellis, in memory of her mother, Florence. |
| Benni Ogden Fambrough Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by the College of Nursing, family, and friends in honor of Benni Ogden Fambrough, retired College of Nursing faculty member and former Director of Advancement and Community Relations. It supports BSN students who demonstrate leadership potential and financial need. |
| Florence C. Zook RN Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by Mr. Harold Zook to honor his wife Florence, and her desire to help nursing students achieve their personal goals. This scholarship is awarded to BSN students with academic promise and financial needs who are committed to practicing oncology nursing. |
| Class of 1997 Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship is awarded to BSN students demonstrating financial need. |
| Virginia L. Goosen Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by Dr. Kenneth Goosen and Ms. Kimberly Morton in honor of his wife and her mother, Virginia Goosen. It supports BSN students who have volunteer experience with the Red Cross or who desire to pursue a career in oncology nursing. |
| Crystal Webster Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established in memory of Crystal Webster by her family and the College of Nursing Senior Class of 2010. It supports BSN students demonstrating financial need. |
| Neil and Clara Spain Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by the estate of Neil and Clara Spain and supports students in the BSN program. |
| Joanna Marie Patterson Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by Joanna Patterson in memory of her parents, Patricia Ann and Joseph Calvin Patterson. It supports a BSN student from Saline county or Central Arkansas who demonstrate financial need. |
| Class of 1996 Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship is awarded to BSN students demonstrating financial need. |
| Dr. and Mrs. W.B.H. Pool Endowed Scholarship for Hope BSN-This scholarship were established by Marion Pool in memory of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. W.B.H. Pool. It goes to a nursing student in the Hope campus program who demonstrates financial need, has a grade point average above 2.5, has leadership potential, and resides in Nevada or Hempstead county. |
| Class of 1999 Endowed Scholarship- This scholarship is to be awarded to BSN students demonstrating financial need. |
| Class of 1998 Endowed Scholarship- This scholarship is to be awarded to BSN students demonstrating financial need. |
| David L. Johnston Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established in David Johnston’s memory by the Johnston family in honor of the nursing care he received at the VA hospital. It is awarded to nursing students demonstrating financial need. The endowment is managed by the United Methodist Foundation of Arkansas. |
| Pat Stephens Nursing Scholarship To fund monies to be given as student scholarships each semester/year to a student at UACCH in the UAMS CON BSN program. |
| Barton Endowed Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to top students in the BSN program. The scholarships are awarded for academic excellence based on a cumulative GPA of 3.5. |
| Paul O. Canaday Endowed Scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Paul O. Canaday. It supports BSN students demonstrating scholastic achievement and financial need. Preference is given to registered nursing students from the UALR associate degree nursing program. |
| Kathryn Crandall Endowed Scholarship -This scholarship is awarded to BSN students demonstrating academic promise and financial need. Ms. Crandall, who had a love for nursing, left funds in her will to establish this scholarship. |
| RN – BSN or MNSc |
| Jean McClendon Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established in memory of Kathryn Jean McClendon by her sister and brother-in-law, Annette McClendon and Walter Walker, and her brother and sister-in-law, A. Thornton and Harriett McClendon. It is awarded to registered nurses returning for a BSN degree in nursing. |
| Dr. Beth Vaughan Wrobel Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship is awarded to RN – BSN and/or Master’s nursing students who attend the nursing program at the UAMS Regional Centers. It is a tribute to Dr. Vaughan-Wrobel, former Associate Dean for Academic Programs at the College of Nursing, and the first nurse educator at the Area Health Education Centers (now called UAMS Regional Centers). |
| MNSc Scholarships |
| Sophronia R. Williams Endowed Scholarship-Sophronia Reacie Williams was a tenured Associate Professor at the College of Nursing whose professional career spanned more than 42 years. This scholarship was established by Ms. Williams and augmented by faculty, staff, and friends. This scholarship is given to minority Master’s nursing students with exceptional leadership abilities, and whose career goals include earning a Doctoral degree. |
| Angie Faye Waldrum Endowed Scholarship-Angie Faye Waldrum was the first registered nurse to serve on the Arkansas State Board of Health. This scholarship was established by her son, Joe Waldrum, her family, and her colleague, Marion Pool. It supports Master’s level students in the Family Nurse Practitioner program. |
| Kim Knighten Oelke Family Nurse Practitioner Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by Sharon Knighten in honor of her daughter, Kim Oelke. It supports Master’s nursing students in the Family Nurse Practitioner program who are active in community service and demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. |
| Dr. Ann King Cashion Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Ann Cashion by her family and friends. Dr. Cashion is an alumna of the UAMS College of Nursing’s Master’s program and was the first chairperson of the College’s Advisory Board. It is awarded to Master’s nursing students demonstrating financial need. |
| Daphine Doster Nursing Endowed Scholarship-Daphine Doster served as the founding Dean of the College in 1952. She established this scholarship for Master’s students demonstrating financial need and who are Arkansas residents. |
| Patrick J. McNeirney Endowed Scholarship-Veronica McNeirney established this scholarship in memory of her father, Patrick. Ms. McNeirney was a faculty emeritus in the College of Nursing. This scholarship is given to Master’s degree nursing students who intend to pursue a career as Family Nurse Practitioners. |
| Ellen Sullivan, MNSc, APRN, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by Ellen Sullivan, MNSc, APRN, ACNP-BC, a clinical instructor at the College of Nursing. This scholarship will be awarded to MNSc students enrolled in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program who have a career interest in either hematology or cardiology and who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. |
| Marty Bushmiaer Orthopaedic Nursing Scholarship To establish an endowed scholarship for nurses in the orthopedic practice who have at least a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and are accepted and enrolled into the UAMS College of Nursing to obtain an advanced nursing degree. |
| W. G. Cooper Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by the Cooper family. It supports Master’s students who have expressed an interest in oncology and have demonstrated financial need. |
| MNSc or PhD SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Patricia Evans Heacock Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship is awarded to a MNSc or PhD student who has shown dedication to advanced psychiatric mental health and gerontological nursing, or whose doctoral research is a focus of these specialty areas. Students should demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. |
| MNSc or BSN – DNP SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Kathy Edgar-Hayden and Lauraetta Edgar Endowed Nursing Scholarship-This scholarship support graduate students, who demonstrate financial need, in the Advanced Practice nursing program. It became endowed by the estate of Lauraetta M. Edgar. The scholarship honors Mrs. Edgar (deceased) and her daughter, Kathy Edgar-Hayden, a 1980 graduate of the UAMS College of Nursing. |
| PhD or DNP SCHOLARSHIPS |
| William Randolph Hearst Minority Doctoral Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship goes to minority students who are pursuing a nursing PhD or DNP degree. |
| PhD or DNP SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Marion Pool Doctoral Endowed Nursing Scholarship – Marion Pool, who served as Professor and Chairman of Public Health Nursing at UAMS, established this scholarship. This is one of five scholarships Ms. Pool established at our college. This scholarship is for an outstanding DNP or PhD student — full-time or part-time — who has financial need. |
| Arkansas Minority Health Commission Healthcare Workforce Diversity Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by the Arkansas Minority Health Commission and is designated for the support of minority graduate students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in the college’s PhD or DNP program. |
| PhD SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Molly Kathleen Frazier Longterm Care Scholarship: This scholarship, established by Dr. Lorraine and Mr. David Frazier, is awarded to a PhD in nursing student who has an expressed interest in long-term care and long-term care research. Preference for a PhD student, who previously graduated from the UAMS College of Nursing BSN or graduate program, and who is pursuing research focused on long-term care, those with disabilities, and/or their caregivers. |
| Dr. Elois Field Nursing Endowed Scholarship-Dr. Elois Field, Dean of the UAMS College of Nursing from 1965-1978, and Dr. Michael Carter, co-chair of the UAMS College of Nursing Alumni Society and a former student of Dr. Field’s, established this scholarship to support PhD students interested in pursuing a career in clinical research. Students should display a pioneering spirit and a visionary talent for advancing the nursing profession. |
| Dr. Cornelia Kelly Beck Research Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by the College of Nursing honoring Dr. Cornelia Kelly Beck, Associate Dean for Research and Evaluation at the College from 1989-1997. It supports PhD students engaged in gerontological research. |
| Dr. Cathy Cole Memorial PhD Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by friends of Dr. Cathy Cole in her memory. Dr. Cole taught at the College of Nursing and devoted 35 years of her life to nursing. The scholarship will support nursing students in the PhD program who have an interest in research in the areas of sleep, dementia, and/or cardiovascular disease. |
| Carolyn L. Cason Academic Legacy Endowed Scholarship-Established by Dr. Carolyn Cason, a former faculty member, with the support of friends, this scholarship supports students in the PhD program. |
| BSN – PhD SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Skelly Foundation BSN to PhD – Scholarship for disadvantaged and underrepresented students. These scholarships are awarded by the Gertrude E. Skelly Charitable Foundation with 50% matching funds by the College of Nursing. |
| William Randolph Hearst Scholars program – Scholarships for full-time or part-time BSN-PhD & PhD nursing students, to complete studies at UAMS College of Nursing in the only PhD program in Arkansas, enabling our students to become the next generation of faculty for all Arkansas nursing programs. |
| SCHOLARSHIP |
| Deborah Dorsa Carman Endowed Scholarship-The Deborah Dorsa Carman Scholarship supports students experiencing financial barriers enrolled at UAMS College of Nursing or Graduate School pursuing an advanced degree in nursing. The applicant must have successfully completed two courses in their current program to be eligible for this award. The honoree requests that preference be given to applicants who plan to practice, teach and/or conduct research to improve the health of infants or children. |
| Dr. Sheila Collier Horner Endowed Scholarship-Dr. Sheila Horner was a Clinical Assistant Professor at the College of Nursing. Family, friends, and colleagues established this scholarship in her memory. It supports graduate students demonstrating financial need. |
| Dr. and Mrs. William Pool Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship were established by Marion Pool who served as Professor and Chairman of Public Health Nursing at UAMS from 1957-1960. This scholarship supports full-time graduate students who are currently Arkansas residents who demonstrate financial need and intend to practice in Arkansas following graduation. |
| Cornelia Sundermann Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by faculty, staff, friends, and family of Mrs. Cornelia Sundermann, faculty emeritus of the College of Nursing. This scholarship is awarded to graduate students demonstrating academic excellence and financial need. |
| Mary Emma Smith Endowed Scholarship-Mary Emma Smith was a pioneer in nursing, who dedicated her career to public health nursing and the establishment of the collegiate nursing education program in the state. This scholarship is awarded to graduate students who may be experiencing financial barriers. |
| Virginia Ivey Penick Endowed Scholarship-Ms. Virginia Penick, a founding member of the UAMS College of Nursing’s Advisory Board, established this scholarship with the support of her family and friends. It is awarded to graduate nursing students demonstrating financial need. Priority is given to students from the following Arkansas counties: Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, and Drew. |
| Janet Smith Rooker Neuroscience Nursing Endowed Scholarship-This scholarship was established by Jan Rooker, clinical associate professor at the College of Nursing, and her husband Jeff in honor of Jan’s love for and commitment to Neuroscience Nursing. The scholarship is awarded to a graduate student who expresses a commitment to a career in neuroscience nursing and who has an excellent academic record in the College of Nursing. |
| BSN – DNP SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UAMS Northwest Nursing Scholarship Funded by Harvey and Bernice Jones Trust – This scholarship supports four students enrolled in the graduate program at UAMS College of Nursing. Students must live in Northwest Arkansas and take their nursing courses through IVN at Northwest Arkansas. |
| College of Nursing General Scholarship – The College has a general scholarship & awards fund. This fund provides support (a boost) to scholarships and awards that need additional funds. Decisions on this account’s use are made by Dean Cowan. |
| DNP Scholarship in Tobacco Control – This scholarship is for a BSN – DNP student who is interested in tobacco control as part of his/her DNP coursework/project and upon graduation, APRN practice. The student must not use tobacco to be eligible for the scholarship. Other priorities for funding are scholastic achievement and demonstrated financial need. This scholarship is provided by Drs. Claudia and Gary Barone of UAMS. |
| Skelly Foundation BSN to DNP – Scholarship for disadvantaged and underrepresented students in rural and underserved areas. These scholarships are awarded by the Gertrude E. Skelly Charitable Foundation. |
| Additional Scholarships |
| Harvey & Bernice Jones Endowed Fund for Nursing Excellence To support the strategic initiatives of the CON at UAMS Northwest AR campus as determined by the Dean. Priority funding will go to nursing program support at UAMS Northwest and scholarship support for nursing students at UAMS Northwest. |
| William Randolph Hearst Scholars Program – Scholarships for nursing doctoral degree students |
| Dr. Freda McKissic Bush Scholarship – Scholarship (NEW) |
| Melissa L. Williamson Scholarship – The scholarship shall be awarded each semester to a UAMS student who: is enrolled in CON, demonstrates good academic standing as determined by the scholarship committee, and demonstrates financial need as determined by the scholarship committee. If a student with financial need cannot be identified, this criterion may be waived., and is a junior or senior student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. |