William and Angeline Keehner Scholarship
William and Angeline Keehner valued education and saw it as the key to a rewarding life even though they did not have the opportunity to pursue higher education. Bill worked for Ford Motor Company and Angie was a homemaker. They loved to travel, spend time with their family and friends, and they contributed to their church and community. Through their sacrifice, all three of their children received graduate degrees; two of them are nurses.

Their children established this award to honor their memory and thank them for their love and support. The scholarship is awarded to a nursing student who aspires to be an excellent clinician, leader, educator, or researcher.

Helen M. Kelley Endowed Scholarship
Helen M. Kelley was a practicing registered nurse for 45 years. She believed that nothing would ever replace good bedside judgment, care, and the support of a dedicated nurse.

This scholarship was created by Helen’s sons and daughter-in-law, all of whom are Michigan State University alumni, in her loving memory. It provides financial assistance to students enrolled in good standing in the College of Nursing.

Florence C. Kempf Nursing Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the legacy of Florence C. Kempf, who was the first director of the Michigan State University School of Nursing when it opened in 1950. She remained in that role until her retirement in 1964. Florence was instrumental in developing the educational framework for what is now the College of Nursing.

Established by Michigan State University nursing alumni and friends, this scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are in good academic standing.

Susan Varbedian Lucken Nursing Scholarship
 
This scholarship was established by Susan Varbedian Lucken, a 1983 BSN graduate of the MSU College of Nursing, who enjoyed a successful and rewarding 30 year nursing career at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI.  
 
Established to help deserving students realize their dreams, this $10,000 annual scholarship will be awarded to one upper level BSN student in their last two years of college, who is a Michigan resident and who has a minimum of a 3.4 grade point average. The scholarship can be renewed for one additional year as long as the student remains in the BSN program and meets the academic qualifications.

Elizabeth Blay Maison Endowed Scholarship
In 1962 Lorelei F. Rockwell graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Michigan State University. Lorelei and her husband Wayne established this scholarship to honor the memory of her mother, Elizabeth Blay Maison, who was a devoted nurse that dedicated herself to the profession before transitioning from this life at the age of 53.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to students of the College with preference to undergraduate students that have demonstrated financial need and are in good academic standing.

Judge Paula Manderfield Endowed Scholarship
Paula Manderfield (CON BSN ’79) worked as an RN part-time while attending Michigan State University to complete her bachelor’s degree in nursing. When she entered law school, she continued to support herself by working as a nurse. Although known today as Judge Manderfield, Paula remains connected and has always held the belief that nursing is a noble and honorable profession.

This scholarship was established by Paula and her husband, David M. Gilstrap, with preference that it will provide financial assistance to students enrolled in the College’s RN to BSN program.

Mary B. McCartney Endowed Scholarship for Study Abroad
This scholarship honors Mary Browder McCartney, MA, RN, Assistant Professor Emeritus for the College of Nursing. Mary has long held an interest in international student exchange activities. In 1991 she was appointed the College’s Director of International Activities and Programming and received the 1994 Ralph H. Smuckler Award for Advancing International Studies and Programs at Michigan State University.

Established by Mary and her husband, James, this scholarship is awarded to students who are enrolled in the College’s baccalaureate, baccalaureate completion for registered nurses, or master’s in nursing programs. Preference is given to students in the London study abroad program. Students in other study abroad programs are also eligible for consideration.

Mary Milner-Estes Endowed Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the late Mary J. Milner-Estes (CON BSN ’64) whose career in nursing spanned more than 30 years.  She began her career as head nurse at Pontiac State Hospital. In 1969, she graduated from Wayne State with a master’s in teaching and went on to work at the Veterans Administration Hospital where she served in the capacities of Assistant Chief Nurse and Chief of the Nursing Services throughout the country. She also served on faculty at both Wayne State and Michigan State Universities. In retirement, Mary married her childhood friend, David Estes, loved to travel, remained active with the MSU Alumni Association, the College’s Alumni Association and her church.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the College of Nursing, who are in good academic standings and have 3rd year status as an undergraduate student or entering into or matriculating through a graduate or accelerated nursing program.

George and Margaret Lorimer Parsons Nursing Endowed Scholarship
An educator for more than 40 years, the late Margaret F. Lorimer began her teaching career in elementary education in 1934. She also taught at secondary school, junior college and university levels in the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Texas and Michigan. Margaret earned her bachelor’s degree in English at Park University, her master’s degree in English-Education at Northwestern University and her doctorate degree in Education from Michigan State University. She and her late husband, George Parsons, were longtime supporters of Michigan State University and have established two other scholarships at the University in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the College of Education.

Established through a charitable bequest, this scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible students enrolled in the College of Nursing who are in good academic standing and have a minimum of third year status as an undergraduate student or are matriculating through a graduate or accelerated degree option program.

Florence Nothstine Endowed Scholarship for Nursing
This scholarship was established by Leo Nothstine to honor his late wife, Florence Nothstine, and to encourage students who have demonstrated capacity to achieve educational and professional goals, the motivation to achieve these goals, and the initiative to seek opportunities to further their progress.

It provides financial assistant to a student from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Kansas, who is working at least part-time while attending school, and who also has financial need.

Retired Faculty Endowed Scholarship
Originally named the Irene Lynch Scholarship, the Retired Faculty Endowed Scholarship was created in 1993 by Irene Lynch, Louise Brouillette, JoAnn Westrick and Gabriele Kende, all retired College of Nursing faculty.  This scholarship was established to honor retired faculty who dedicated their lives to the education of nursing students.  This award is intended to support students who have demonstrated the capacity to achieve educational and professional goals, the motivation to achieve these goals and the initiative to seek opportunities to further their progress.
 

Tammi Therese Strohmaier Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Tammi Therese Strohmaier was a junior in the College of Nursing who was killed in a car accident in 1998 at the young age of 21. Though her time here was tragically cut short, Tammi left an important legacy, which included: community involvement, excellence in sports and high academic achievements.

To honor her memory, friends and family of Tammi established this scholarship. Preference is given to undergraduate students who have achieved academic excellence and have contributed to their community through service.

William G. and Marion E. Stuckle Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the late William G. and Marion E. Stuckle in appreciation for the quality healthcare that nurses throughout the world provide. It offers financial assistance to students who are in good academic standing.

Terry Brennan Viau and Robert Viau Undergraduate Student Scholarship
Dr. Terry Viau is the Associate Dean for Support Services of the College. She is dedicated to eliminating the barriers that prevent students from participating in higher education and has established, with her husband, the Terry Brennan and Robert Viau Student Scholarship. This award is intended to encourage students who have demonstrated the capacity to achieve educational and professional goals, the motivation to achieve these goals and the initiative to seek opportunities to further their progress.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving baccalaureate students who have demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to students admitted to the baccalaureate through the College of Nursing ACCESS program.