Need-Based Scholarships

Tina Andrews Endowed Nursing Scholarship: This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Tina Andrews to honor her nursing career. Tina worked for Bon Secours Health System, first as a bedside nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital and most recently in the revenue integrity department for Bon Secours Mercy Health. Her competent, compassionate caring nature sets an example for future nurses receiving their education at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing. This scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need.

Effie Davis Farmer Leadership Endowed Scholarship: Established by S. Brian Farmer in memory of his mother, Effie Davis Farmer. Originally from Lynchburg, Effie was a dedicated nurse who worked for many years in opthamologic surgery. This scholarship supports a student with leadership skills who exhibits financial need. Preference is given to students with an interest in ophthalmology surgery and/or with ties to Lynchburg or Richmond. 

A Century of Service Scholarship: This is a need-based scholarship open to all students who are meeting the requirements of Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Peter B. Cleal Scholarship: Students must demonstrate a financial need, leadership potential and a commitment to community service to be considered for this award.

Brenda Hopkins Eggleston Endowed Nursing Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established by the Board of Directors of the Rock Foundation and the Board of Directors for the Elmon B. Duff Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, in honor of Brenda Hopkins Eggleston, a trustee of the Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation, to recognize her family’s support of our community. Annual scholarship awards are to be given to traditional BSN students in good academic standing and with financial need.

Sister Marie A. Kerns, RSM, RN Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund: This scholarship honors Sister Marie’s many years of dedicated, compassionate service to the Bon Secours Health System, especially Memorial Regional Medical Center as a nurse and in ministry and mission outreach. Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Klaus Family Scholarship: This scholarship honors the Klaus Family and is available to all pre-licensure BSN students who demonstrate financial need.

Noëlle C. Loving “But Tomorrow” Foundation Endowed Nursing Scholarship: This scholarship honors the life and legacy of Noëlle C. Loving, who never accepted the word “no,” always countering with “but tomorrow.” She died too young, but left a legacy of true love, compassion and care for others. Students awarded this scholarship must be enrolled in the traditional BSN program and must demonstrate financial need.

Mary Jane Naecker-Young Award: As its class gift to the Richmond Memorial School of Nursing, the Class of 1965 presented a scholarship to honor its class advisor, Mrs. Mary Jane Young. This is a need-based scholarship awarded to a junior who will uphold the values and principles of the College and the nursing profession. The recipient possesses and demonstrates leadership ability and exhibits good citizenship and College spirit.

Sarah F. Richardson Endowed Scholarship: Ms. Richardson was a longtime member of the Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing faculty who had also served in the U.S. Army. Created by her parents, this scholarship was established in her memory to perpetuate her love of nursing and legacy of compassion. The recipient should demonstrate financial need and embody the spirit of nursing in a manner that evidences the qualities of compassion, servant leadership, commitment to excellent, joyfulness of spirit and a positive attitude.

Mary Catherine Rotert Endowed Scholarship: Believing that “nurses help nurses,” this endowed scholarship was established to give back. It is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need as well as a desire to give back to the community and/or plan to continue their nursing careers by pursuing an advanced degree.

Tom and Donna Sokol Nursing Scholarship: Established by Tom and Donna Sokol, this scholarship honors the Bon Secours Health System and its commitment to high quality nursing and compassionate caring. It is awarded to a student with demonstrated financial need.

Stuart Circle Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship was established by the Stuart Circle Hospital Nursing School Alumnae Association as a lasting legacy to honor their nursing school tradition. Students must demonstrate financial need, with priority consideration for any with family connections to the Stuart Circle Hospital School of Nursing.

TowneBank Richmond Nursing Scholarship: This scholarship represents TowneBank Richmond’s commitment to providing enrichment opportunities in the Richmond metropolitan area.

James M. Wilson III and Peggy A. Wilson Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship was established by Mrs. Peggy Wilson in loving memory of Mr. Jim Wilson Wilson. It is awarded to students who are actively enrolled at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, demonstrate financial need and are meeting the requirements of Satisfactory Academic Progress.