Penny Nelk Nursing Scholarship
Nursing is an incredibly vital field that the entire healthcare industry relies on, and nurses are the lifeblood of the profession.
Between caring for patients, interacting with family members, and bolstering the efforts of doctors, nurses are busy and in demand. Unfortunately, there is a growing shortage of nurses in the United States as many current nurses approach retirement age, while a smaller number of students are entering the field to replace them.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Penny Nelk by supporting students who are pursuing careers in nursing.
Any undergraduate student who is pursuing a nursing degree may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, write a short essay telling us about what inspired you to pursue a career in nursing.
What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing?
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The application deadline is Dec 21, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jan 21, 2026.
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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 Jan 21, 2026. 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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