Wiest Nursing Scholarship

To be eligible for this scholarship award an applicant must be enrolled in the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing.

Awardee must also: be a non-traditional, full-time generic nursing student, and possess a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. Preference for receiving this scholarship is given to juniors and seniors. A preference toward non-traditional students is understood to be an interest in helping students who did not pursue a nursing degree right after high school and may have completed another higher education degree, worked to explore other interests or save for college, started a family or is taking care of a dependent, or served in the military.

Award
Varies
College/Department
School of Nursing
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. How do you consider yourself a non-traditional student? (answer all questions)
    • 1. Are you 25+ years old?
    • 2. Are you a child of deceased parents?
    • 3. Are you a ward/dependent of the court?
    • 4. Are you a US Armed Forces Veteran?
    • 5. Are you married?
    • 6. Are you responsible for dependents?
    • 7. Are you working on a Masters or Doctoral degree?
  2. In 1-2 paragraphs, describe your situation as a nontraditional student; for example: not enrolling in college directly after high school and instead worked to explore other interests or save for college, started a family or cared for a dependent, served in the military, or completed another higher education degree before choosing nursing.