Scholars

2020s Cycles

Alyssa Abbott 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Alyssa is honored to be the recipient of the Evelyn J. Barclay Scholarship. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Fairfield University while working as a patient care associate at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Currently, she is enr... read more.

Ayomidamope (Ayo) Adebiyi 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Ayomidamope (Ayo) Adebiyi, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CEN, COHN-S, is the recipient of the M. Elizabeth Carnegie Scholarship, an honor awarded to Black nurses pursuing doctoral studies. She earned her Associate and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Miami D... read more.

Rachael Alexander 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Rachael Alexander is the honored recipient of the Terry Fulmer Scholarship. Rachael is currently pursuing a Dual DNP/PhD in Nursing at the University of Utah, specializing as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP). Rachael bega... read more.

Jodiey Bondurant 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Jodiey Bondurant is the recipient of the Joan L. Conroy Scholarship. Jodiey received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from the University of Missouri – St. Louis and is currently... read more.

Roseline Buyeka 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Roseline Buyeka is honored to be a recipient of the Judith G. Whitaker Scholarship from the Nurses Educational Fund (NEF). She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Population Health and Systems Leadership at the University of W... read more.

Lizzet Carmona 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Lizzet Carmona, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, is a proud recipient of the Charles Hamlin Scholarship. She is currently a second-year doctoral student in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program at Columbia University School of Nursing. She... read more.

Meredith Casella Jean-Baptiste 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Meredith Casella Jean-Baptiste, CNM is the honored recipient of the Columbia University - Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association, Inc. (CUPHSONAA)/ Penny Hund West Scholarship. She is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and is currently a s... read more.

Sergine Delma 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Sergine Delma, DNP-FNP student at Columbia University School of Nursing, is the 2025–2026 recipient of the Columbia University – Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Inc./J. Margaret Ada Mutch Scholarship. Established in honor o... read more.

Amani Elhaj 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Amani Elhaj, BSN, RN, has been awarded the Margaret Mc Clure Scholarship in recognition of Amani's outstanding academic achievements and commitment to advancing nursing practice. Amani completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Wayne State... read more.

Margaret Furr 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Margaret R. Furr, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, PED-BC, PMH-BC, CMSRN is honored to be the recipient of the 2025 NEF Eleanor C. Lambertsen Scholarship, given to a doctoral student in nursing education or administration. Born in Kananga, Zaire (now the Democratic... read more.

Jennifer Gil 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Jennifer Gil, MHCI, MSN, RN is the proud recipient of the Cynthia Davis Sculco Scholarship. She is a fourth-year doctoral student in the PhD in Nursing program at the University of Pennsylvania, where she is a Presidential PhD Fellow at the Center fo... read more.

Alexandra "Ali" Gordon 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Ali Gordon, MSN, RN, CEN, is the proud recipient of the Nurses Educational Funds (NEF) Georgette Viellion Scholarship, awarded in support of her commitment to advancing nursing education. Currently a PhD Candidate at the University of Colorado Colleg... read more.

Precious “Gem” Inay 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Precious “Gem” Inay, MSN, RN, CEN, ONC, is an innovative nurse leader with over two decades of diverse nursing experience. A proud recipient of the Philip D. Raso Scholarship, she is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at William... read more.

Natalie Kasper 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Natalie Kasper, MSN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, is honored to have received the M. Louise Fitzpatrick Scholarship from the Nurses Educational Fund, Inc. Natalie is currently working towards her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Villanova University. Thi... read more.

Laura Koke 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Laura Koke RN, BSN, CPN, CPHON is honored to be awarded the Susan Bowar-Ferres Scholarship. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana followed by earning a Master of Science in Nur... read more.

Yoonjae Lee 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: The recipient of the 2025-2026 NEF Isabel Hampton Robb scholarship is Yoonjae Lee, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC. Currently she is a PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) and received her BSN from Ewha Womans University i... read more.

Jacqueline Massaro 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Jacqueline (Jackie) Massaro, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN is honored to be the inaugural recipient of the Maxine E. Elkan Scholarship established by Dr. Diane Mancino. Jackie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Saint Anselm College and her Mast... read more.

Justin O’Leary 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Justin O’Leary, MSN, RN, PCCN-K is the recipient of the Henry B. Spencer Scholarship. Justin is currently in the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing PhD program with a focus on health equity. Prior to his doctorate program, Justin completed his Master... read more.

Kathleen Page 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Kathleen "Katie" Page, CNM, MSN, FACNM, is honored to receive the 2025 Allison Adams Wieczorek Scholarship. Katie earned her BA in Health Services from Randolph College (formerly Randolph-Macon Woman’s College) in 2008 and her MSN – Nurse-Midwifery f... read more.

Natalie Radino 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Natalie Radino, MS, RN, ANP, AGNP-C, received the Dr. Mathy Mezey Scholarship, awarded to nurses demonstrating advanced practice, leadership, and advocacy for older adults. Dr. Mezey's career as a leader in gerontological nursing, is marked by clinic... read more.

FEATURED SCHOLAR

Marian Morris

(2016-2017 Winner)

Marian Morris is the recipient of the Isabel Hampton Robb Memorial Award. She is currently completing the Alternate Entry-PhD program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. She received her BA... read more.

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