Scholarships
The Ellis School of Nursing (ESON) administers a number of
scholarships provided by the school and various community based
organizations. These scholarships vary in amount and are based on a
variety of eligibility factors, including grade point average,
financial need and residency of the applicant. The scholarships
administered by ESON are:
The Auer Scholarship was established subsequent to a bequest to
the Ellis School of Nursing by Laura S. Auer. It is a full tuition
scholarship awarded annually to a first year student upon
enrollment.
Requirements for application include:
- Acceptance to the Ellis School of Nursing.
- Application by submission of an essay of 1000 words or less
stating attributes and accomplishments which qualify the
applicant for the award. Accomplishments could include academic
and/or personal achievements and participation in community
activities. The essay must be received at the School by May 1.
- A personal interview. Interviews will be scheduled during
the last two weeks of May.
Award decision is made by faculty of the School. Academic
achievement is a valued criterion for selection. It will be
determined by faculty review of the applicant's high school, GED,
and/or college transcripts as well as standardized scores such as
SAT or ACT.
The Scholarship will remain in effect throughout the awardees
enrollment based on maintenance of a 3.00 CGPA, and upholding of
standards and policies of the Ellis School of Nursing.
An application for the Auer Scholarship may be obtained by
contacting the Ellis School of Nursing Financial Aid Office at
518-243-4473.
A bequest was received by the Ellis School of Nursing in November
1997 from the estate of Alice W. McChesney to establish a
scholarship in memory of her husband.
Criteria for award of this scholarship are financial need and
Schenectady County residence. If there is not an appropriate student
from Schenectady County money may go to another student.
The Scholarship is offered to a second year student at the
beginning of the Fall Semester. The award, of approximately $400.00,
may be used for educational expenses.
Requirements for application include:
- Submission of a short essay of approximately 100 words
stating why you should be considered a candidate for this award.
Students completing the first year must apply by July 15 to be
eligible for the award presented for the Fall semester of the
second year.
- Financial need
- A CGPA of 2.67 or above
- Schenectady County Residence
Award decision is made by the Ellis School of Nursing faculty.
Additional information regarding this scholarship, including an
application, may be obtained by contacting the Ellis School of
Nursing Financial Aid Office at 518-243-4471.
A bequest was received by the Ellis School of Nursing in August
1997 from the estate of Nathaniel Blanchard to establish a
scholarship for nursing students with financial need. The
Scholarship is named in honor of his wife, Bessie Lillian Blanchard.
The Blanchard Scholarship is offered for one semester in each
year of the curriculum. First year students are eligible for the
Spring semester of the first year. Second year students are eligible
for the Fall semester of the second year.
The award, up to $300.00, may be used for textbooks and/or supplies.
Disbursement will follow successful completion of the preceding
semester/session.
Requirements for application include:
- Submission of a short essay of approximately 100 words
stating why you should be considered a candidate for this award.
- First year students must submit the essay by November 15 to
be eligible for the Spring semester award.
- Students completing the first year must apply by July 15 to
be eligible for the award presented for the Fall semester of the
second year.
- Financial need
- A CGPA of 2.67 or above
- Application each year
Award decision is made by the Ellis School of Nursing faculty.
Additional information regarding this scholarship, including an
application, may be obtained by contacting the Ellis School of
Nursing Financial Aid Office at 518-243-4473.
The Broughton Fellowship is awarded annually to a student
entering their second year of study who consistently demonstrates
outstanding merit, industry and charm. Financial need will not be an
overriding consideration in determining the award. Depending upon
available funds, an Associate Fellowship may be awarded to a student
entering the second year.
A first year student may apply or may be nominated by a fellow
student or faculty member for the Fellowship. Tuition, books and
supplies and other educational costs during the second year are
covered by the Fellowship. Summer tuition may be awarded
retroactively. Educational costs in the Fellowship agreement are
identified as fees, uniform, white stockings, uniform shoes, small
personal engraved gift (such as a watch) and incidentals. If a
student is a TAP recipient, the Broughton Fellowship will cover the
balance of expenses related to tuition, books and supplies and other
educational costs.
A first year student may apply or may be nominated by a fellow
student or faculty member for the Associate Fellowship which may
cover tuition costs during the second year. If the Broughton fellow
becomes ineligible prior to or during the second year, the faculty
may award the Fellowship to another second year student. A student
becomes ineligible if he/she no longer meets the criteria of the
fellowship or is no longer enrolled in the program. A student who
leaves the school forfeits the award.
The application form for the Broughton Fellowship in nursing is
available in the Registrar's Office. Applications must be returned
to chairperson of Admission and Evaluations Committee by July 15.
Award decisions are made by the full Faculty. The Fellowship will be
announced during the first week of the Fall semester.
Additional information regarding this scholarship, including an
application, may be obtained by contacting the Ellis School of
Nursing Financial Aid Office at 518-243-4473.
The Lurline Belanger Cummings Scholarship is awarded annually to
two students entering their second year of study. The award for each
student is $1,000 which may be used for any educational expenses.
The criteria for selection of the recipients are:
- Student who has completed all first year academic
requirements.
- Financial Need.
- CGPA at or above 3.0
The application for this scholarship is available in the
Registrar's Office. Applications must be returned to the chairperson
of Admissions and Evaluations Committee by July 15th. Award
decisions are made by full Faculty. The recipient will be notified
before the beginning of the Fall Semester.
The recipient of the award should review the content in the
catalog "Financial Aid Recipients Rights and Responsibilities."
Additional information regarding this scholarship, including an
application, may be obtained by contacting the Ellis School of
Nursing Financial Aid Office at 518-243-4473.