Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Maureen C. Pace was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who passed away on March 18th, 2023.
As a registered nurse, Maureen dedicated her life to helping and caring for others, serving as Head Nurse of the Emergency Room, the Director of Nursing, and ultimately the Chief Operating Officer of Mount Vernon Hospital. Maureen went on to become the Director of Clinical Services of Putnam Hospital Center where she spearheaded an Integrative Health Suite to offer alternative therapies to breast cancer patients.
Maureen was passionate about improving the quality of patient care and raising hospital standards by bringing innovative technology to nursing professionals. She loved her community, volunteered with local organizations, including driving cancer patients to their appointments, sharing her own story and providing a compassionate shoulder to lean on.
This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Maureen C. Pace by supporting the next generation of change-making nurses as they pursue higher education.
Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate nursing student in New York who has a 3.0 GPA or higher may apply for this scholarship.To apply, tell us what inspired you to study nursing, what you hope to achieve, what impact you plan to make, and how you’ll carry on Maureen’s values and passion for the profession of Nursing.
Tell us what inspired you to study nursing. What do you hope to achieve through your career? What impact would you like to make on your community? How will you help to carry on the values and traits exemplified by Maureen?
Winners and Finalists
August 2023
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The application deadline is Jun 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jul 15, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 15, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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