The Dorsey and Betty King Scholarship Fund award is a $1,000 scholarship given to a graduating senior from Campbell or Claiborne counties. Criteria for the award include the intention to pursue a career in nursing, U.S. citizenship, academics, proof of acceptance to a nursing school, volunteer work, extracurricular activities and financial need. Students must submit seven copies of the application and supporting documents along with the originals via mail.
East Tennessee Foundation
Attn: Beth Heller
Scholarship and Program Associate
625 Market St. Suite 1400
Knoxville, Tenn. 37902
865-524-1223
easttennesseefoundation.org
The Tennessee Elks Benevolent Trust offers scholarships to students enrolled in or planning to enroll in a Tennessee nursing program. The $1,500 award is renewable on a yearly basis for up to four years. In addition, the top four applicants each year will receive $2,000 the first year. Students must maintain a B average to continue to receive the scholarship. Students can obtain an application from the school's guidance office or college financial aid office and return it to a local Elks lodge.
The Tennessee Elks Benevolent Trust
tnelks.org
Tennessee 4-H offers the Tennessee Rural Health (TRH) Nursing Scholarship to members pursing a career in nursing. Awards of $1,250 are given and this scholarship is renewable the second year in school. Criteria for submission are membership in 4-H, acceptance to a nursing program, academics, financial need, leadership and proof of residency in a rural area. Applications must be printed and mailed with all supporting documents to the state 4-H office.
State 4-H Office
205 Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle
Knoxville, Tenn. 37996-4510
865-974-2128
4h.tennessee.edu
The Rhonda and Max Jarrell Nursing Scholarship at Motlow State Community College is open to all students accepted or enrolled in the nursing program. Students are awarded $500 a semester up to four semesters. A 3.0 grade point average must be maintained. But, if student's GPA is a 3.3 or higher an extra $250 will be awarded. Qualifications for consideration are leadership, integrity, financial need and a commitment to nursing. Applications with essay questions must be mailed to the Director of Nursing.
Marian Stewart
Director of Nursing Education
Motlow College Nursing Program
P.O. Box 8500
Lynchburg, Tenn. 37352-8500
mscc.edu