Scholarships

Scholarships in the School of Nursing

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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR THE SCHOOL OF NURSING

Many scholarship opportunities are available to students entering the nursing program at SFA. These scholarships have been established through the generosity of individuals, family members, and organizations that recognize and support the role of education in the advancement of the nursing profession.

Further information regarding nursing scholarships may be obtained by contacting the Alumni Office, the University Advancement Office, or by clicking on the links below. (*) denotes scholarships for Nursing students only. (**) denotes scholarships that are available to students once they are in the nursing program.

These ten Nursing students gathered recently at an Army ROTC leadership
lab. Pictured from left to right are Randy Moon, Melissa Pringle, Sarah
Hartman, Jake Ard, Amber Alford, Heather Garlett, John Ruizo, Vanessa Martinez, Bethany Williford, and Laura Wright. Army ROTC has opportunities for students interested in scholarships. Six of these students are on scholarship at SFA. We're proud of all our Nurse cadets.

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Betty Baker Scholarship**

Scholarship applications must be submitted to the Director's Office of the SON on or before May 1. This scholarship is awarded in honor of Mrs. Betty Baker, wife of Dallas Baker and mother of Kathy McGough. Ms. Baker died from cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart. The family offers this scholarship to students who meet the eligibility requirements and are willing to learn more about the disease. A six to ten page double spaced research paper on this illness is required in order to be elegible for consideration. The scholarship is awarded for the fall semester only.

Click here for the application form.

Albert and Wilda Harris Scholarship

It is the expressed wish of the family of Albert C. and Wilda Mae Harris to provide scholarships and financial assistance for outstanding students attending SFASU. Students who apply for this scholarship must meet the following criteria: 1) be accepted into the SFASU School of Nursing 2) be enrolled as a full time student 3) have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better The scholarship is awarded on merit. If the recipient meets the above requirements, he or she is eligible to receive the scholarship automatically for a maximum of four consecutive semesters (summer sessions not included). Scholarship applications must be submitted on or before May 1.

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Richard and Lucille Dewitt/Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Scholarship

The newest scholarship available to nursing students is the DeWitt/Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Scholarship. This scholarship is in honor of the Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary, with the intent of providing educational opportunities to deserving individuals wishing to obtain a BSN from SFASU. (Application deadline for the fall semester is April 1st and application deadline for the spring semester is October 1st.) Requirements established by both the University and the DeWitt Scholarship Fund Board of Directors must be met by the recipient of the scholarship. SFASU is the only approved school/university for the program. The recipient of the scholarship must agree to abide by the terms of the Scholarship Agreement Contract. The recipient must agree upon graduation to work as a Registered Nurse for Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital for three (3) years. Failure to do so will result in the recipient reimbursing the fund for the amount received. If a student receives this scholarship, it is ongoing unless the student fails a course. The repeat of that course will be paid by the student and he/she must reapply to be reconsidered for future funds.

Click here for the agreement form.

Click here for the application form.

Alumni Scholarships
Academic Excellence Scholarships
G. Albea Scholarship*
L. Arnwine Scholarship*
A. Bailey Scholarship*
Ted Bowen Scholarship*
M. Compton Scholarship*
Dewitt Family Scholarship*
Juanita Fuller Scholarship*
Lula Lay Scholarship*
Nacogdoches Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary Scholarship*
Nacogdoches/San Augustine Medical Auxiliary Scholarship
G. Pruitt Scholarship*
H. Rogers Scholarship*
G. Shiely Scholarship*
S. Wallace Scholarship*
W. Wilson Scholarship*
University Regents Scholarships
University Scholars
University Advancement Scholarship
ROTC Scholarships

ROTC nursing cadets may be eligible for 2, 3, or 4-year scholarships

(*) denotes scholarships for Nursing students only. (**) denotes scholarships that are available to students once they are in the nursing program.