College of Nursing

Complete Scholarship Name Application Deadline Date Contact Name Contact Phone Number Contact E-mail Address
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to student(s) in the ACNP program with preference given to those with 3.5 GPA on at least 12 hours or entering graduate with undergraduate 3.0 GPA.
Alpha Xi Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate member of Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Bobbi Rossi Memorial Scholarship Yes March each year Central Carolina Community Foundation 803-254-5601 scholarship@yourfoundation.org
Awarded to a worthy upper division student committed to USC and community through campus participation and volunteer service.

All interested students should complete an online application at www.yourfoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities. Applications are typically available from January through March each year.
Questions? For more information, please call 803.254.5601, ext. 301 or email scholarship@yourfoundation.org
Brenda F. Weaver Memorial Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy student majoring in nursing.
Carol R. Collison-Alpha Xi Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a graduate nursing student with preference given to a student in the Community Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing major and with work experience in psychiatric nursing prior to graduate study.
Central Midlands Nurses Association Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@mailbox.sc.edu
Awarded to a RN undergraduate or graduate student who is a member of the Central Midlands Nursing Association of the South Carolina Nurses Association.
Class of 1968 Nursing Scholarship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Criteria: The scholarship will be awarded by the College of Nursing's Scholarship and Fellowship Committee, with approval by the Dean, to one or more worthy graduate or undergraduate student(s) within the College of Nursing. The student(s) must be in good standing according to standards established by the College of Nursing.
Columbia Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy student majoring in nursing.
David L. Batchelor & Linda Manuel Batchelor Nursing Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to one or more students enrolled in the RN to BSN program with preference given to worthy, full-time students, male or female, single or married, who are parents returning to college to further pursue a career in nursing.
Donna Moss Scholarship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy junior or senior undergraduate nursing student.
Doris M. Cole Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy junior student majoring in nursing.
Dr. & Mrs. George W. Dick Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a freshman student for 4 years provided student retains satisfactory academic standing.
Edna A. Halkyard Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to one of more dedicated undergraduate or graduate students who are in good academic standing and have demonstrated financial need.
Edna M. Swartzbeck Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy student majoring in nursing.
Elizabeth McGowan Gross Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy undergraduate student majoring in nursing.
Ethel Ann McLure Seideman Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy student majoring in nursing.
Five Points Rotary Club Scholarship in Nursing Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy junior or senior nursing student who has completed NURS 315.
Gaston County Home Health Agency Scholarship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a student in or entering a MSN or doctoral program who is in good standing.
George H. Dieter, III and Molly E. Royem Fellowship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy graduate student enrolled in Community Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing or in another graduate major. Preference given to a student doing research on alcohol and substance abuse.
Gilbert & Iler Mae Johnson Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy entering freshman with preference given (in order) to residents of Springfield, South Carolina, residents of rural South Carolina, and other South Carolina residents.
Grace Steell Hawes Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy sophomore student from South Carolina.
Hettie Hough Rickett Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to an undergraduate student who is a resident of Kershaw County, South Carolina.
Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar Program No N/A Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gsveree@mailbox.sc.edu
The Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholars Program aims to increase the number of doctorally prepared nurses to teach in nursing schools nationwide and of advanced practice nurses to provide direct patient care. To be considered, student(s) must:

- be a DNP or PhD student in good academic standing
- commit to a career as nursing faculty or as a leader in primary care
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States or its territories at the time of receiving the scholarship
- agree to attend required conferences and submit updates while enrolled in the program.
Joseph and Nancy Franklin Reynolds Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Criteria for Awards: The scholarship will be awarded by the College of Nursing Scholarship and Fellowship Committee, with approval by the Dean, to one or more worthy graduate or undergraduate student(s) within the College of Nursing. The student must be in good standing according to standards established by the College of Nursing. The preferred student will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit in seeking innovative approaches to solving healthcare problems and in seizing opportunities for innovative nursing interventions.
Jowers Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy undergraduate nursing student after their first year.
Judith and Alan Alexander Endowment Fellowship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Any worthy graduate student.
June M. Boggs Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.33780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy student majoring in nursing.
Kathryn H. Willard Bicentennial Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy freshman from Union County, South Carolina resident. Student may take courses at USC-Union for the 1st year (may be part-time and take longer than 1 year to complete the first year of study). However, award will not go more than 2 years to a transient student. After the 1st year, recipient may enroll at USC Columbia for the last 3 years. Prefer recipient agree to practice in Union County upon graduating.
Leadership Fellowship; College of Nursing Yes February 15 each year Jeanne Cavanaugh 803.777.7128 nursavc@mailbox.sc.edu
Eligibility requirements for the scholarships include a Master's degree (minimally) and certification in a nursing specialty or leadership area of practice. Applicants must be accepts into the Amy V. Cockcroft Program.
Lillian S. Smith Endowment Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Any worthy graduate or undergraduate student. May continue to receive throughout program.
Lois Widing Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy nursing student.
Loomis-Wood Doctoral Fellowship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy doctoral student in nursing science.
Mackey-Wanska Finnish Family Women's Health Endowment Fellowship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Must be Master's or Doctoral student in the College of Nursing full or part time and research or practice in women's health
Martha M. Bradley Nursing Scholarship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
For a worthy Graduate student.
Mary Seymour Kittrell Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy undergraduate student majoring in nursing.
Merle & Eunice Rish Medhurst Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to student(s) who have been admitted to the Upper Division of CON and are residents of Richland or Lexington, South Carolina counties.
Mildred Kinsey Marchant Memorial Scholarship Fund for Nursing Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
The scholarship(s) will be awarded be the USC CON scholarship committee, upon recommendation by the Dean of CON to a student who has completed the two year pre-nursing program for a BSN and is enrolled in the upper division or to a student who has completed BSN and is enrolled as a candidate for a MSN. Preference shall be given to a financially needy student. Continuation of the award is contingent upon maintenance of at least a 3.0 GPA for undergrads or 3.5 for grad student.
Minier Padgette Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy undergraduate student majoring in nursing.
Myrtle Irene Brown Fellowship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to nurses pursuing advanced degrees in nursing, preferably doctoral study.
Nursing Alumni & Faculty Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy student majoring in nursing.
Opal F. Brown Bicentennial Fellowship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to talented, full-time graduate students majoring in nursing.
Pearl Spencer Bessinger Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to worthy undergraduate or graduate students who are single parents.
Phyllis Collins Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy student majoring in nursing.
Queen/Seigler Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy student majoring in nursing.
John DeCarrico Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy student in the College of Nursing.
Venice Gardner Lisenby Nursing Endowed Scholarship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to an eligible student in BSN program. Preference given to an RN student.
Robert D. Coble Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy student majoring in nursing who plans to support work against the AIDS virus.
Roberta S. Dunn Nursing Endowment Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to an entering freshman student, residents of Richland or Lexington, South Carolina counties, preference to students from Carolina Children's Home or Epworth Children's Home.
Ruth Powell Rich Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a need based undergraduate student and may continue until graduation.
S. C. Healthcare Association J. Randal Lee Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy undergraduate student who is admitted to the College of Nursing
S.C. Mid-State Chapter of American Association of Critical Care Nurses Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy RN employed as a critical care nurse and a member of AACCN.
Sandra Harrington Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy student majoring in nursing.
South Carolina Club of Atlanta Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy undergraduate or graduate student. Shall be given to a South Carolina or Georgia resident who has completed at least one full year of nursing education, has maintained a 3.0 GPA, and who intends to practice nursing in rural South Carolina or any location in Georgia upon graduation.
South Carolina State Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a student enrolled full-time in the baccalaureate degree program. Preference shall be given to a registered nurse in occupational health.
Patrician Endowed Scholarship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to student(s) pursuing a degree in nursing who are in good academic standing and have demonstrated financial need.
Summit Scholarship Endowment Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Unrestricted scholarship Assistance to a worthy nursing student
Susan Armstrong Pedigo Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a nursing student with potential for leadership in the nursing profession.
The Carole Hudson Cato Endowment Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Provide support for scholarship(s) or fellowship(s) in the College of Nursing for either undergraduate or graduate student(s). The scholarship(s) or fellowship(s) will be awarded by the College of Nursing to either undergraduate or graduate student(s) at the Dean's discretion.
Dr. Polly Cameron Haigler Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to an eligible College of Nursing student.
The Stoddard Family Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
The scholarship(s) will be awarded be the USC CON scholarship committee at their discretion.
The William Rothstein Memorial Scholarship in Nursing Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Criteria for Awards: The scholarship will be awarded by the College of Nursing Scholarship and Fellowship Committee. with approval by the Dean, to one or more worthy graduate or upper-division undergraduate student(s) within the College of Nursing. The student must be in good standing according to standards established by the College of Nursing. The scholarship may be retained by the recipient upon re-application and until date of graduation.
Wallace/Blount Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy junior or senior nursing student.
Willa Mary Rearden Black Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
Awarded to a worthy junior or senior nursing student from South Carolina.
Jane Kathryn Littlejohn Endowed Nursing Scholarship Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the College of Nursing to a SC resident who is an upper division undergraduate student with a 3.0 or higher GPA and committed to clinical practice. The funding is restricted to tuition, books and equipment.
Carol Ahern Williams Endowed Scholarship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
The scholarship(s) or fellowship(s) will be awarded by the College of Nursing to either undergraduate or graduate student(s).
Charles and Gwendolyn H. Winham Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the University's College of Nursing Scholarship Committee.
Earl and Barbara Huitt Lovelace Nursing Endowed Schoalrship Fund Yes April 1 each year Gail Vereen 803.777.3780 gail.vereen@sc.edu
The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the College of Nursing to a nursing student.