Scholars

2020s Cycles

Barbara A. Schmidt 1982-1983 Winner | Baccalaureate Degreee: Barbara A. Schmidt was awarded the Edith M. Pritchard Scholarship. Degree: BA read more.

Mary Lou Schmidt 1982-1983 Winner | Master’s Degree: Mary Lou Schmidt was awarded the Liesel M. Hiemenz Scholarship. read more.

Rita Sara Schreiber 1982-1983 Winner | Master’s Degree: Rita Sara Schreiber was awarded the Liesel M. Hiemenz / NEF Scholarship & Fellowship. read more.

Seta S. Shahen 1982-1983 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Seta S. Shahen was awarded the American Journal of Nursing / Isabel McIsaac Scholarship. read more.

Jane C. Slagel 1982-1983 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Jane C. Slagel was awarded the AJN/Thelma Schorr Scholarship. read more.

Susan J. Smith 1982-1983 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Susan J. Smith was awarded the Isabel McIsaac Scholarship. read more.

Karen A. Thomas 1982-1983 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Karen A. Thomas was awarded the AJN/Thelma Schorr Scholarship. read more.

Linda Diane Vlastuin 1982-1983 Winner | Master’s Degree: Linda Diane Vlastuin was awarded the NEF / AJN Scholarship. read more.

Carolyn Sue Witt 1982-1983 Winner | Master’s Degree: Carolyn Sue Witt was awarded the Micheal Kelly / E. Brooks Scholarship. read more.

Naomi Yoshimoto 1982-1983 Winner | Master’s Degree

Micheal Beebe 1981-1982 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Micheal Beebe was awarded the C.V. Mosby Scholarship. read more.

Patricia Berszenski 1981-1982 Winner | Master’s Degree: Patricia Berszenski was awarded the W.B. Saunders Company / Lucy C. Perry Scholarship. read more.

Ramona Famiano-Garica 1981-1982 Winner | Master’s Degree: Ramona Famiano-Garica was awarded the Mead Johnson / NEF Scholarship. read more.

Linda Felver 1981-1982 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Linda Felver was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.

Jacqueline Fortin 1981-1982 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Jacqueline Fortin was awarded the Liesel M. Hiemenz Scholarship. read more.

Diane Lynn Hanna 1981-1982 Winner | Master’s Degree: Diane Lynn Hanna was awarded the Lucy C. Perry Scholarship. read more.

Emily Ann Hilestad 1981-1982 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Emily Ann Hilestad was awarded the Blanche Urey / AJN / NEF Scholarship. read more.

Susan Monica Ihrig 1981-1982 Winner | Baccalaureate Degreee: Susan Monica Ihrig was awarded the Edith M. Pritchard Scholarship. Degree: BA read more.

Cynthia Kasica 1981-1982 Winner | Master’s Degree: Cynthia Kasica was awarded the Liesel M. Hiemenz Scholarship. read more.

Elaine Lambert 1981-1982 Winner | Master’s Degree: Elaine Lambert was awarded the W.B. Saunders Company / NEF Scholarship. read more.

FEATURED SCHOLAR

Natalie Radino

(2025-2026 Winner)

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 ger... read more.

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