Directory of Scholars


M. Louise Fitzpatrick 1970-1971 Winner | Doctoral Degree
M. Louise Fitzpatrick was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.

Mary Sue Infante 1970-1971 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Mary Sue Infante was awarded the Nurses’ Scholarship & Fellowship / Mead Johnson Scholarship. read more.

Jane Eleanor Knox 1970-1971 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Jane Eleanor Knox was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb / Isabel McIsaac / AJN Scholarship. read more.

Jeannette A. Mortan 1970-1971 Winner | Master’s Degree
Jeannette A. Mortan was awarded the C.V. Mosby Scholarship. read more.

Rosemary Beford Ryan 1970-1971 Winner | Master’s Degree
Rosemary Beford Ryan was awarded the Laura D. Smith – NSNA Scholarship. read more.

Mary Lou Stanley 1970-1971 Winner | Master’s Degree
Mary Lou Stanley was awarded the W.B. Saunders Company Scholarship. read more.

Kay Elaine Vanderbilt 1970-1971 Winner | Master’s Degree
Kay Elaine Vanderbilt was awarded the C.V. Mosby Scholarship. read more.

Eileen H. Zungolo 1970-1971 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Eileen H. Zungolo was awarded the Squibbs & Sons / Nurses’ Scholarship & Fellowship Fund / Isabel McIsaac Scholarship. read more.

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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.