Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship
Application Opens: September 1
Application Deadline: Noon, November 1
Final Determinations: December
BACKGROUND: The Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship is administered by the Siouxland Community Foundation headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa. This scholarship fund was established in 2007 by the Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist Siouxland area college/university juniors that are enrolled in a four-year undergraduate B.S.N. program to pursue a career in nursing.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicant must be a Siouxland area college/university junior enrolled in a four-year undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Briar Cliff University, Morningside University, or Northwestern College. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0) in college.
SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on such factors as scholastic performance, school and/or community service activities, work history, financial need, and essay evaluation.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $500, not renewable.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the November 1 deadline and must include the following:
• Completed online application
• Essay
• One (1) recommendation
• Official college transcript
