Henry B. Spencer Scholarship

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Henry B. Spencer Scholarship

Henry Spencer is an NEF Board Member Emeritus and served as the organization’s Treasurer and Portfolio Administrator for several decades, until 2025. He previously held the position of Vice President of Investments at American Independence Corp. Geneve, and Independence Holding Company. Mr. Spencer remains an advocate of nursing, a consistently generous contributor, and a sage advisor. The Henry B. Spencer Scholarship established by Mr. Spencer, is dedicated to leadership in nursing and health care.

The NEF Board honored Mr. Spencer at the NEF Gala held in New York City on May 22, 2025, for his long-term commitment to the organization and exceptional stewardship of its portfolio. Click here to access the interview conducted with Mr. Spencer, a portion of which was shared at the Gala.

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Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. (NEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established by nurses for nurses in 1912, and since then, the organization has awarded over 1,500 scholarships to support the pursuit of advanced degrees in nursing.


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NEF’s named scholarships, created with a minimum donation of $50,000, honor and memorialize nurse leaders, from Isabel Hampton Robb to Thelma Schorr to Susan Bowar-Ferres. 100% of donations help to keep NEF scholarships funded in perpetuity; organization expenses are covered by prudent management of NEF’s investments.