Directory of Scholars

2020s Cycles

Tuan Le 2026-2027 Winner | Master’s Degree: Tuan Le, MBA-HA, RN, AMB-BC, is the recipient of the Mount Sinai Hospital School of Nursing, New York Alumnae Association/Sylvia Barker Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds for the 2026–2027 academic year. He is currently pursuing a Master of Sc... read more.

Danilo Lovinaria 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Dr. Danilo Lovinaria, DNP, MBA, APRN, CRNA, CHSE, FNAP, FAANA, FAAN, is the recipient of the Henry B. Spencer Scholarship, recognizing his national leadership in nurse anesthesia, nursing education, and professional service. He is currently pursuing... read more.

Colleen McGauley 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Colleen McGauley is the 2026-2027 recipient of the Bea Goodwin Scholarship. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Boston College and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)... read more.

Madeline McQuay 2026-2027 Winner | Master’s Degree: Madeline McQuay, an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) student at Duke University, is honored to be the recipient of the Nurses Educational Fund (NEF) Scholarship for 2026-2027. Madeline earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursin... read more.

Elizabeth Myrick 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Elizabeth (Beth) Myrick, PhD Candidate, MSN, AGPCNP-C, CANS, is the recipient of the 2026–2027 Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds, awarded to the doctoral degree applicant who receives the highest evaluation score. She earn... read more.

Kiara Nuñez 2026-2027 Winner | Master’s Degree: Kiara Nuñez, BSN, RN, is the honored 2026-2027 recipient of the Martha Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds. She is a proud Latina and Brooklynite who is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurs... read more.

Ikechukwu Nwigwudu 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Ikechukwu Nwigwudu, MS, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, is the recipient of the 2026–2027 Charles Hamlin Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia at the University of Texas Medical... read more.

Selina Oriekhoe 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Selina Oriekhoe, MSN, RN, CNOR, is the 2026-2027 recipient of the Robert V. Piemonte Memorial Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds (NEF). She is a registered nurse with over a decade of experience in perioperative nursing. She is currently worki... read more.

Claire Pettengill 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Claire Pettengill is honored to be the recipient of the Madeline A. Naegle Scholarship for Mental Health Nursing from Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. (NEF). She is currently a Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (... read more.

Baomi Phung 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Baomi T. Phung, BSN, RN, PHN, is honored to be the recipient of the Susan Bowar-Ferres Scholarship award. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at St. Catherine University and is currently attending New York University Rory Meyers College of... read more.

Rachel Rockecharlie 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Rachel Rockecharlie is the recipient of the Laura D. Smith National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds (NEF) for 2026–2027. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the University of... read more.

Kylie Trone 2026-2027 Winner | Master’s Degree: Kylie Trone, BSN, RN, CPEN, is the grateful recipient of the 2026-2027 Barbara L. Tate Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds. Kylie is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania in the Pediatric Acute Care... read more.

Kelsey Wilder 2026-2027 Winner | Master’s Degree: Kelsey Wilder is the proud recipient of the 2026-2027 Joanne V. Pontier Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds. Eager to serve in the medical field, she began her healthcare journey as a Certified Nursing Assistant while still in high school. This... read more.

Mary Wingert 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Mary Wingert, MSN, BSN, RN, CPN, is honored to be awarded the 2026 Francine Bono-Neri Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds, which supports scholarship in human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and related areas. She is a PhD candidate in... read more.

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