College Of Nursing

Scholarships offered by the UND College of Nursing
Students must be admitted into the UND College of Nursing to apply for scholarships. The application deadline is March 15 of each year. Application forms will be e-mailed to students, with paper copies available in the stand on the first floor of the Nursing Building or from the third floor Information Window. Scholarships recipients are determined in the spring and awards are disbursed for the next academic year. To support one of these scholarships please click here. http://www.undfoundation.org/Page.aspx?pid=754

Bertha Beck Scholarship
Established in 1959 by the family and friends of Bertha Beck, RN in respect and admiration for the contribution she made to health care and nursing profession. Bertha graduated from the Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing in 1917, served in the Canadian Nurse Corps and did staff and private duty nursing in Winnipeg. She was active in numerous professional and civic organizations on the state and national level including the President of the North Dakota Tuberculosis and Health Association. While engaged in graduate work in New York, Bertha met and married Dr. Richard Beck who taught Scandinavian languages at UND. Fund # 48621

Clenora Evangeline Anderson Berge Scholarship
Established in loving memory of Clenora Evangeline Anderson Berge by her husband Arthur, her children Sharon and Arlin and granddaughter Michelle. Clenora was from McVille, ND and received her RN diploma from Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. She did post graduate work in pediatrics at the Children's Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Her husband, Arthur, was in the military and she worked at a number of hospitals as he was transferred throughout the country. Clenora loved her home and garden and always had beautiful flowers. Her church and faith were of primary importance to her. She died in December 1996 in Pugalleys, WA. Fund # 46419

Hazel B. Berve Scholarship
The Hazel B. Berve Scholarship was established by Hazel in memory of her husband who was cared for by a male nurse during his terminal illness. She established this scholarship in order to encourage male nursing students who have financial needs.

Isabelle R. Brathovde Scholarship
Established by the family of Isabelle R. Brathovde to honor their mother's contribution to nursing. Belle, as she was called, received her diploma in nursing at Hillcrest Surgical Hospital, Minneapolis, MN in 1913. She married in 1915 and worked part time as a private duty nurse while they raised their six children. After her husband passed away in 1937, Belle took a nursing refresher course and moved to Grand Forks. During the remainder of her career she was employed as a nurse in Grand Forks and Minneapolis. She was a lover of verse. A collection of her poems was presented to the College of Nursing by the Brathovde family.

Ruth Burrage Scholarship
Ruth Burrage, Professor Emeritus, established this scholarship to promote educational excellence within the College of Nursing. Ruth received her diploma in nursing from Peter Bent Brignam Hospital School of Nursing in 1929. She later earned her B.S. at the University of Rochester and her M.S. at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She served in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II. Ruth taught at the UND College of Nursing from 1951 to 1977. She served as Associate Dean at the College of Nursing, chaired the building committee for the present College of Nursing building and was active in professional and community organizations. Ruth passed away on January 14, 2002. Fund # 47565

Robert C. Campbell Scholarship
The Robert C. Campbell Foundation established this scholarship in honor of Dr. Robert Campbell, a pioneer physician who practiced in Grand Forks for more than 50 years. He was born in Manitoba and received his BP, MD, and MC degrees from the University of Manitoba and after one year internship settled in Grand Forks. Both Dr. and Mrs. Campbell were leaders in the Community. This scholarship was first awarded in 1974 to the St. Michael's School of Nursing, but when that school was discontinued, the scholarship was established at the University of North Dakota College of Nursing. It is awarded to a student who has just completed his/her nursing degree.

William and Lucy Churchill Memorial Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Helen Churchill Wahlstrand, the daughter of the late William and Lucy Churchill, in honor of the contributions made by her loving mother and father and other pioneers who were the builders of our nation. The first scholarship was awarded in 2001. It is hoped that this endowment in her parents' honor and memory will inspire others to live meaningful and productive lives and be a lasting tribute to the moral strength and fortitude of her parents. This endowment provides scholarships for students with financial need who have demonstrated interest in the areas of nursing or medical research. Fund # 46403

Kathryn Griffith Scholarship
Established by Kathryn Griffith to encourage nursing students who demonstrate academic excellence and the potential for clinical and leadership excellence. Kathryn Howitz Griffith received her diploma in nursing from St. Johns Hospital School of Nursing in Fargo. After marriage in 1932 and settling in the Sarles-Osnabrock area she did private duty and on-call nursing without fee to area families during this depressed time. Mrs. Griffith is now retired and living in Grand Forks. Fund # 48765

Dorothy Halcrow Scholarship
Established by Dorothy Halcrow to assist a student with financial need in obtaining her nursing degree. Dorothy grew up in North Dakota and graduated from the St. John's Hospital School of Nursing in Fargo in 1932. It was difficult to find work during the depression so she moved home to Willow City and did home deliveries. In the fall of 1933, she was accepted into post graduate course in obstetrics at Dr. Lee Lying in a hospital which was in connection with the University of Chicago. She worked in Chicago for a time and then returned to North Dakota to work at the Hanna, Clay, Lancaster, McGregor Clinic in Fargo. In 1937, she married John G. Halcrow and they farmed in Bowesmont, ND. In 1954 they moved to Grand Forks where she worked in obstetrics at St. Michael's Hospital for 19 years. Dorothy now lives in Mesa, AZ. Fund # 47860

Margaret Heyse Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Margaret (Peg) Heyse Cory, Dean Emeritus, in honor of her father Rudolph Heyse who lived with her after the death of his wife. Although Mr. Heyse did not have the advantage of a college education he espoused the values of higher education. Margaret's background includes a Master's Degree in Biochemistry and graduation from a Diploma Nursing program. She came to UND in 1959 and served as Dean of the College of Nursing until 1978 when she retired and married. She remained active in her retirement, and was awarded an honorary doctorate from UND in 1992 and UND Alumni Association's Distinguished Service Award in 1984. Margaret died in Grand Forks on June 4, 2000.

Deborah L. Kosmatka
Memorial Nursing Scholarship Lorraine (Lori) R. Jensen, Florian Kosmatka, Daniel Kosmatka, Robert Kosmatka and Kathleen Ward, along with other family members and friends, honor the memory of a wonderful and caring sister, friend and nurse by establishing the Deborah L. Kosmatka Memorial Nursing Scholarship. This scholarship will benefit students enrolled in the UND College of Nursing. Fund # 61594

Paul & Lillian Larson Nursing Endowment Scholarship
This endowment has been established through a testamentary provision by Paul and Lillian Larson within the UND Foundation. Allocations from this endowment shall be used to award annual scholarship to a student with a minimum 3.0 grade point average that has been admitted into the nursing program at the University of North Dakota. Eligible candidates must be from Walsh County, ND. The recipient shall be of high moral character and have high potential to lead a successful career in the nursing profession. Fund # 49697

Clara Lybeck Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1986 by the family of the late Clara Lybeck in honor of her contribution and dedication to nursing. Clara graduated from Deaconess Hospital School on Nursing in Grand Forks in 1922, after which she joined the staff of the Deaconess Hospital. She remained at the Deaconess Hospital for 42 years assuming leadership positions as operating room supervisor, assistant anesthetist and Director of Anesthesia. Fund #49126

Hilda Lybeck Flynn Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2000 by the family of the late Hilda Lybeck Flynn in honor of her dedication to the nursing profession and her distinguished service spanning over 40 years for the benefit of countless citizens of the Grand Forks community where she work and lived. The Donors wish to recognize the important role Hilda and other pioneer North Dakotans played in the building and development of their communities, their state and nation. Hilda received her basic education in the Petersburg, ND Public School prior to moving to Grand Forks. She graduated from the Deaconess School of Nursing in 1933. For over 40 years, Hilda worked at Deaconess Hospital as a registered nurse and then worked in Grand Forks as a private duty nurse. Fund # 46685

Grace Sorlie and Stella Mann Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Ruth Sorlie Edick in honor and memory of her mother and aunt. Grace Sorlie (her mother) attended UND and taught school in Minneapolis and Grand Forks. In 1920 she married A.G. Sorlie and became first lady of North Dakota when her husband was elected Governor. Grace devoted herself to her three children and was active in many political and community organizations. Grace's sister, (Ruth's aunt) Stella Mann graduated with a BA degree from UND and later earned a masters degree from University of Iowa. She taught school and later at teachers' colleges. Her husband George Mann was owner of the Bismarck Tribune and after his death Stella took over as publisher, although she had no previous newspaper experience. She became a civic leader as well as being noted as one of Bismarck's most gracious hostesses. Fund # 46548

Esther Mellem Nursing Scholarship
Walter Mellem, desiring to leave a legacy in honor and memory of his beloved wife, established the Esther Mellem Memorial Nursing Endowment. Throughout her lifetime, Esther spoke of her desire to become a nurse. However, family commitments to her husband and children became her priority and she never fulfilled her dream of attending nursing school. It is in loving memory that her husband established this endowment to assist students who have been accepted into the College of Nursing at UND. This endowment shall fund one scholarship each year to a hard working student held in good academic standing and showing financial need. Fund # 41581

Eric & Helyn Morrison Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was initiated in 2001 by the family of Eric & Helyn Morrison, after the death of Eric Morrison on March 28, 2001. Their daughter, Dr. Diane Morrison Langemo, served on the faculty of the College of Nursing for many years and taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Fund # 66965

Jane S. Nelson Nursing Endowment
Jane S. Nelson established this fund to be split between priority needs and student scholarships at the UND College of Nursing. Fund # 47888

Margrete Rasmusson Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Rasmusson family to honor their mother, Margrete, and her parents who made her career possible. Margrete was a native of Dazey, ND. She received her diploma in nursing at the Eitel Hospital in Minneapolis and stayed on there to become the evening nursing supervisor. She played a major role in building and developing the Minneapolis community. Fund # 49070

Beverly Torgrimson Munyer Memorial Scholarship
George J. Munyer, along with his children Mark, Paul, Douglas, Tracey, and Jodi, and other family members and friends, established this scholarship in honor of the wife and mother Beverly Torgrimson Munyer. This scholarship is meant to award dedicated, older than average students into the nursing program at UND. Fund # 48633

George and Edna Ward Nursing Scholarship Endowment
This endowment was initiated in 1989 by George and Edna Ward of Grand Forks, ND. George Ward was born near Michigan, North Dakota, June 17, 1905. Edna was born October 29, 1919 in Grand Forks County to John M. and Elizabeth Albright Schauer. Edna was employed at the University of North Dakota from 1969 to 1984. Many of those years were spent as custodian in the College of Nursing building. In recognition of her loyalty and dedication to UND, a room at the College of Nursing was named in her honor August 14, 1987. George Ward died January 7, 1991. Edna Ward passed away on November 23, 2001.

Faye J. Weir Nursing Scholarship Endowment
This scholarship was initiated in 2002 by Faye J. and John L. Weir of Olean, New York. John and Faye (Stelter) Weir are originally from Jamestown, ND. Faye received a bachelor's degree in Nursing from UND in 1980. John received a bachelor's degree in Management from UND in 1985. Fund # 47599

Mary Jean and Fred Mannes/Beth Benson Scholarship
The original scholarship, set up in 2001 was the Mary Jean Mannes Scholarship for a student in economics. Mary Jean Mannes served as the secretary in Economics for many years. Some time after Mary Jean passed away, her husband, Fred, remarried. When Fred passed away his second wife, Mary (Bohlman) Mannes added Fred's name to the scholarship. When Mary Jean's sister, Beth Benson, passed away, Mary (Bohlman) Mannes added Beth's name to the scholarship and added the nursing scholarship.

Nutrition & Dietetics Scholarships

Olive C. Bushby Scholarship Endowment
Fund # 46408

Velma "Val" Hurmence Scott Scholarship
A 1930 graduate of UND, Velma Hurmence Scott established this endowment in honor of her parents, Frederick and Maude Mae, to recognize the important role they and other pioneer North Dakotans played in the building and development of their communities, their state and nation. Fund # 49040

Ina Montgomery Memorial Endowment
In appreciation of the education she received at the University of North Dakota, Ina named UND as a beneficiary in her will. This testamentary gift established the Ina Montgomery Memorial Endowment. Allocations from this endowment support student scholarships in sociology and nutrition and dietetics. Fund # 46444

David & Marjorie Rognlie Endowment
Established by David Rognlie, in honor of his wife Marjorie, with appreciation for the education they received at UND. He wishes this endowment to serve as an investment in the future by providing quality educational opportunities to deserving young students. Scholarships will be awarded to students in both electrical engineering and the nutrtion & dietetics. Fund # 48697

Margaret Starcher Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded to a student in nutrition and dietetics, fine arts or occupational/physical therapy.

Dorothy Nelson Summerfield Endowment
Dorothy Nelson Summerfield established this endowment to provide scholarship funding for students majoring in nutrition and dietetics within the UND College of Nursing. Fund # 46928

Morris & Charlotte Maloney Thomte Endowment
In appreciation of the education they received at the University of North Dakota, Morris established the Morris & Charlotte Maloney Thomte Scholarship Endowment. This endowment will support students within the social work and nutrition and dietetics departments. Fund # 46573

Graduate Nursing Scholarships

Fred & Joyce Lavanchy Laborde Nursing Endowment
Fred Laborde, in memory of his wife, Joyce, and in appreciation for the many years they dedicated to the UND College of Nursing, established the Fred and Joyce Lavanchy Laborde Graduate Student Nursing Research Endowment. Fred Laborde was born on April 25, 1914 in Oxford, Connecticut. He received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Connecticut in 1936. Dr. Joyce Laborde was born in Eastbourne, Sussex, England where she earned her nursing diploma. Seeking to find a new life, she immigrated to the United States and continued her education, receiving her BSN at Loyola University in Chicago. She went on to receive her MS in nursing and PhD in nursing science from the University of Illinois. Joyce practiced nursing extensively in England and the United States. Joyce Laborde came to the UND College of Nursing as a professor in 1981 and was extremely productive in research and publications. Fund # 48510

Sharon O. Lambeth Nursing Graduate Student Endowment
Out of love for her profession, and because of the deep satisfactions she received in conducting and assisting in health care related research projects, Sharon O. Lambeth provided for the establishment of the Sharon O. Lambeth Nursing Graduate Student Endowment. Her association with the UND College of Nursing spanned 17 years, beginning in 1977 as a half-time instructor, and prematurely ending with her health-related retirement in 1994. It is Sharon's wish that recipients are working towards their thesis or dissertation, with preference given to students doing research in one of three areas: health care policy, breast cancer or Alzheimer's disease. Sharon died of breast cancer in 1994. Fund # 46310

Diane Langemo Endowment
Diane Langemo, a 1969 BSN graduate, is a former faculty at the UND College of Nursing. This fund is to support research of graduate students. Fund #41547

External Scholarships
The scholarships listed below are typically available for students to apply for. However, external scholarships are subject to change from year to year.

Disadvantaged Student Scholarships
Federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to support Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students may be available. As funding notifications are not received until the summer months, students are invited to apply during the spring semester of each year. In the event that funding is secured, the College of Nursing and University of North Dakota will award and disburse the funds in accordance with the stated grant objectives. The purpose of these scholarships is to assist in recruiting and retaining students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including students who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups.

Nursing Education Loan
The Nursing Education Loan Program is available to students in associate, bachelors and masters degree programs in nursing. It also is available to graduate nurse students pursuing a doctorate and nurses enrolled in a refresher course. This loan is provided through the North Dakota Board of Nursing. See their web site at www.ndbon.org for additional information on eligibility.

Altru Alliance Scholarships
This scholarship was initiated in the year 2000 by the Altru Hospital Auxiliary (now Altru Alliance). The purpose of the Altru Alliance is to provide a link between Altru Health System and the communities it serves, to provide services and items of comfort and convenience for patients and their families, and to provide funds to support the activities of the Altru Health System.

Dakota Medical Foundation Scholarships
Dakota Medical Foundation, based in Fargo, North Dakota, focuses its efforts on improving health and access to medical and dental care in the region, with a special emphasis on children. Since 1996, the Foundation has invested nearly $33 million in more than 300 non-profit organizations in the region.

Air Force ROTC Nursing Scholarship
UND has an active Air Force ROTC unit. More information on this scholarship may be found at http://www.afrotc.com/admissions/professional/nursing.php or by contacting their office at 701-777-0437

http://aacn.campusrn.com/students/scholarship_rn.asp
This site is a result of a partnership between the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and CampusRN, a leading healthcare employment website. It includes an extensive scholarship search of sources specific to health care education.

http://www.aw-bc.com/scholarships/allied/index.html
Benjamin Cummings Allied Health Student Scholarship - when students apply for this scholarship they agree to serve on the Student Advisory Board in Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology if they are selected.

http://www.fastweb.com
No fees charged for scholarship searches. Create personal profile to match with potential scholarships. Notifies students when new scholarships are added or deadlines are approaching.

http://www.finaid.org
Helps calculate cost of education and how much colleges will expect you to pay. A Loan Analyzer@ compares loans to help you assess which is the best option. Multiple hyperlinks to other top financial aid Web Sites.

http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/loanrepay.htm
This is the website for the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program. Applicants must have completed their education and be licensed as an RN to apply. The application deadline varies from year to year, but has traditionally been February or March. This site contains the specific deadline dates and criteria to meet for eligibility.

http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship
This HRSA site contains information on the Nursing Scholarship Program. The scholarship pays for tuition, fees, other educational expenses, and a monthly stipend as well. Funding preference is given to qualified applicants with the greatest financial need. Receipt of this scholarship incurs a commitment to provide at least 2 years of service at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. The complete application information for the FY 2004-2005 academic year is expected to be available April 16, 2004.

http://www.nsna.org
The National Student Nurses Association provides support for nursing and pre-nursing students based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in nursing students organizations and community activities related to health care. Applicants must be enrolled in U.S. approved schools of nursing pre-nursing associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, or generic doctorate or masters programs.

http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/funding/hpeducation.php
Sponsored by the Rural Assistance Center, this site provides answers to many general financial aid questions, as well as links to funding sources specific to nursing education.

http://go.aftercollege.com/events/AACN/2006
Sponsored by the AACN and AfterCollege. Priority given to masters/doctoral students, RN to BSN students, or accelerated program students. $2,500 award, four opportunities to apply each year.

www.healthworkforceinfo.org/funding/browse/xa9
Health Workforce Information Center, funded by the Bureau of Health Professions, Health REcources and SErvices Administration, US Dept. of HHS, and operated by the Center for Rural Health at the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Scholarship opportunities in Nursing are listed - particularly for those already in the workforce.

http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/registered-nurses#scholarship
The Brain Track Nursing Schools Scholarship is designed to help others considering nursing as a career by taking advantage of the experiences of entrants. Entrants must be currently taking classes in an appropriate nursing degree program with at least one semester of studies completed. Studies can be full-time, part-time, on-campus, or online and must be at an accredited US college.