scholarships and Grants

Undergraduate

Name	Description	How to Apply
School of Nursing Alumni Organization Endowed Scholarship [Direct funding from the School of Nursing]	This is one of the highest honors given to a UM-Flint Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program nursing student. It was established by the Farrehi Family Foundation in honor of Marjorie Christensen who was a registered nurse with the highest standards of practice. This award is operated under the auspices of the dean of the School of Nursing and is meant to encourage excellence in the learning and practice of the profession by rewarding superior performance and promoting competition in the school’s environment. The dean or their appointee will be the presenter of the award, and the prize is $2,000. ELIGIBILITY AND LIMITATIONS: ASD ONLY Applicants must have completed at least two semesters of coursework in the program and achieved a minimum 3.8 GPA and demonstrate the ability to apply evidence-based objective techniques to evaluate and improve the process of patient care. The applicant must submit significant and verifiable community service that demonstrates selflessness, courage, initiative to help others in need, lack of monetary concerns, and other high qualities we have come to associate with a good nurse and are in the traditions of a good nursing school.	Contact Tiffany Bishop
Barnfather, Janet S., Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Research Activities [Direct funding from the School of Nursing]	Established in 2018, the UM-Flint School of Nursing Alumni Organization Endowed Scholarship provides tuition assistance for students in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs. Funding was made possible by the generosity of alumni, benefactors and friends of the School of Nursing. ELIGIBILITY AND LIMITATIONS: Admitted to any of the following UM-Flint programs: Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, or DNP. If RN is licensed, must hold an unencumbered license to practice in the U. S. Must have successfully completed two semesters in the Nursing program. Must be in good academic standing and eligible to progress in the Nursing program. Must have a minimum 3.50 GPA at the time of application. Applicant cannot be in receipt of a full scholarship from another source. Completion of the applicant’s statement and submission in the proper format by the stated deadline.	Complete the following form.
Christianson, Marjorie – Nursing Award for Excellence [Direct funding from the School of Nursing]	Established by her family and friends, the Judith Lee Wieloch Memorial Scholarship honors her life, nursing career, and dedication to helping the disadvantaged. Judy spent many years of her nursing career as an Emergency Room nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Flint. She loved being a part of the St. Joe’s community and made many lifelong friends with staff throughout the hospital. In addition to nursing, she embraced opportunities to teach CPR and EMT and conduct other in-service training. In the 1980s, Judy was one of the first Certified Emergency Nurses and was certified as an instructor for the program. After retiring from St. Joe’s, Judy embarked on a new journey to bring nursing homes throughout Michigan into compliance with state regulations. Notably, she served on a Governor’s Task Force for nursing homes and also as the Director of Nursing at one of the first nursing homes to add a skilled nursing wing. Throughout her nursing career, Judy had a passion for helping others, whether they were ER patients, students in her courses, residents at the nursing homes she managed, friends and neighbors, or just people less fortunate than herself. This scholarship honors Judy’s lifelong impact on countless nursing and medical professionals, as well as every patient and resident she treated and advocated for along the way. The Judith Lee Wieloch Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to nursing students admitted to the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, Master of Science in Nursing, or the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UM-Flint. ELIGIBILITY AND LIMITATIONS: 1. Be currently enrolled as a BSN, MSN, or DNP UM-Flint student with at least six credits. 2. Be in good standing in the nursing program 3. While there is no minimum GPA, excellent academic performance in Nursing and Nursing Support Course coursework is required 4. Demonstrated financial need 5. Demonstrated community service with a letter from a community member or other documentation verifying service.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Judith Lee Wieloch Memorial Scholarship Fund [Direct funding from the School of Nursing]	Established by her family and friends, the Judith Lee Wieloch Memorial Scholarship honors her life, nursing career, and dedication to helping the disadvantaged. Judy spent many years of her nursing career as an Emergency Room nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Flint. She loved being a part of the St. Joe’s community and made many lifelong friends with staff throughout the hospital. In addition to nursing, she embraced opportunities to teach CPR and EMT and conduct other in-service training. In the 1980s, Judy was one of the first Certified Emergency Nurses and was certified as an instructor for the program. After retiring from St. Joe’s, Judy embarked on a new journey to bring nursing homes throughout Michigan into compliance with state regulations. Notably, she served on a Governor’s Task Force for nursing homes and also as the Director of Nursing at one of the first nursing homes to add a skilled nursing wing. Throughout her nursing career, Judy had a passion for helping others, whether they were ER patients, students in her courses, residents at the nursing homes she managed, friends and neighbors, or just people less fortunate than herself. This scholarship honors Judy’s lifelong impact on countless nursing and medical professionals, as well as every patient and resident she treated and advocated for along the way. The Judith Lee Wieloch Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to nursing students admitted to the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, Master of Science in Nursing, or the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UM-Flint. ELIGIBILITY AND LIMITATIONS: 1. Be currently enrolled BSN, MSN, or DNP UM-Flint student with at least six credits. 2. Be in good standing in the nursing program 3. While there is no minimum GPA, excellent academic performance in Nursing and Nursing Support Course coursework is required 4. Demonstrated financial need 5. Demonstrated community service with a letter from a community member or other documentation verifying service.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid

These Undergraduate Scholarships are administered through the Office of Financial Aid

Name	Description	How to Apply
Bryer, Ben F. Foundation Endowed Scholarship	Scholarship offers are merit-based, and applicants can be full- or part-time students enrolled in UM-Flint RN to BSN, traditional BSN, ASD BSN, or VBSN who are in good academic standing. Applicants must have demonstrated volunteer participation in a community organization or activities. Demonstrated volunteer services to the school/department (i.e., Student Government, Student Nurse Association, Class Officer, etc.). Priority will be given to the following: travel offers for students enrolled in or scheduled to travel in international nursing courses; travel offers for students enrolled in or scheduled to travel nationally for a service-learning nursing course; scholarships for students who have demonstrated significant local service to the nursing profession or community.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
D’Appolonia, Valentina M. Nursing Scholarship	Scholarship offers are merit-based, and applicants can be full- or part-time students enrolled in UM-Flint RN to BSN, traditional BSN, ASD BSN, or VBSN who are in good academic standing. Applicants must have demonstrated volunteer participation in the community organization or activities. Demonstrated volunteer services to the school/department (i.e., Student Government, Student Nurse Association, Class Officer, etc.). Priority will be given to the following: travel offers for students enrolled in or scheduled to travel in international nursing courses; travel offers for students enrolled in or scheduled to travel nationally for a service-learning nursing course; scholarships for students who have demonstrated significant local service to the nursing profession or community.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Beverly Jones Scholarship for Veterans’ BS in Nursing Students	Eligible applicants must be enrolled full or part-time in the Accelerated Veterans’ Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at UM-Flint. If no VBSN candidate applies or is qualified or if the VBSN Program ceases to exist the scholarship may be offered to a veteran in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN, Traditional BSN, or RN/BSN Program. Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA prescribed by the Nursing Department. Applicants must also be veterans of one of the official branches of the U.S. military services.  Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrated active and regular engagement in one or more program activities in the Nursing department, including but not limited to cohort ambassadors, media testimonials, peer mentoring, tutoring, Student Nurses Association membership, and research assistant, cohort/class officer, etc. Participation may be audited for verification by the selection committee. A letter of recommendation from a member of the nursing faculty in a sealed envelope must be included with the completed scholarship application. Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the applicant’s first semester in the Nursing Program. The offer is not renewable however, previous recipients may apply.  The offer is to be used for tuition, fees, or other educational expenses. One eligible student shall be offered each academic year.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Florence Nightingale Nursing Scholarship	Established by Susan K. Smith, the Florence Nightingale Nursing Scholarship supports students at the UM-Flint School of Nursing.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Pemberton, Charles and Larue Health Care Program Scholarship	To assist students pursuing a degree in the health care program at UM-Flint who have returned to college after their education has been postponed or interrupted by a period of at least 30 months. Applicants must have completed at least 55 credit hours, have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA, and have completed at least six credit hours at UM-Flint. Financial need may be a consideration.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Furr, Marilyn Venton Nursing Scholarship	Designated for UM-Flint students enrolled in the UM-Flint/Hurley Medical Center Bachelor of Science Nursing Program who have completed a minimum of 25 credit hours at UM-Flint and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3. Applicants must be enrolled in at least one clinical nursing course at a Hurley Medical Center site.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Pemberton, James A. and Marilyn E. Scholarship Fund	This scholarship assists students pursuing a BS or MS in Nursing. Applicants must be either undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in the BSN or MSN. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 as an undergraduate or graduate student.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Zick, (The) Francine Zick Nursing Endowed Scholarship Fund	Established for a newly admitted nursing student, continuing undergraduate nursing student, or students pursuing their second bachelor’s degree and enrolled in UM-Flint’s accelerated BSN program. Applicants must meet a minimum of 3.5 GPA or above and demonstrate significant financial need. If entering the accelerated program, my GPA may be from my first degree.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Knecht, Linda D’Appolonia Nursing Scholarship	The scholarship is intended for students enrolled in one of the following programs: Accelerated Second Degree BSN, Basic BSN, and/or RN/BSN. Offers will be extended during the student’s final two semesters of clinical coursework. Applicants must submit an essay expressing their community service experience and interest in the nursing field.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Prince, Elfriede Nursing Scholarship	Available to all students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program. Applicants must be in good academic standing. Financial need is a consideration for this offer.	The scholarship is intended for students enrolled in one of the following programs: Accelerated Second Degree BSN, Basic BSN or RN/BSN programs. Offers will be extended during the student’s final two semesters of clinical coursework. Applicants must submit an essay expressing their community service experience and interest in the nursing field.
Tranchell, Diane McAlinden R. N. Memorial Scholarship	Applicant must be seeking an undergraduate nursing degree and be in good standing at the University of Michigan-Flint. Financial need is taken into consideration.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Aretha Brock LPN Memorial Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, directly applied to the student’s account for a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Joenathan Mays Nurse Aide Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Patty Sherry, R.N. Memorial Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Mary Alice Moore, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Stacey Braden-Brown, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Susan E. Buszek, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
David Bradley, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Debra Main, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Francis J. Simnitch, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Cindy M. Hoyt, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Hilde Farrow, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
John P. Rachor, RNFA Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Tonia Cole, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Tammie Rubel, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Brenda Auten, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Margaret E. McLaren, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Lillian Gerard, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Marjori Sanders, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Fantine Pemberton, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Mary Weinschrieder, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Nancy A. Stamos, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Anita Sparks, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Patricia Perrine, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Frances Price, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Margaret Laurin, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Linda Krueger, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Mary Knightly-Ash, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Johanna (Jo) C. Deuker, CRNA Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Betty J. Blundell, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Doris Beebe, R.N. Scholarship	Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a nursing degree and maintain good standing at UM-Flint. All admitted undergraduate students are eligible, with financial need considered. The award covers tuition, fees, books, and required supplies, and it is directly applied to the student’s account as a streamlined contribution to their educational expenses.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Hazel Simms Nursing Scholarship	Established to provide nursing scholarships. Applicants must either have completed one year or more of college and have been accepted into a nursing program approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing or may also be certified as an RN pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Applicant must also be a resident of the following school districts: Almont, Dryden, Imlay City, Lakeville, Lapeer, and North Branch.	Please contact the Lapeer County Community Foundation

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Graduate

Name	Description	How to Apply
School of Nursing Alumni Organization Endowed Scholarship [Direct funding from the School of Nursing]	Established in 2018, the University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing Alumni Organization Endowed Scholarship provides tuition assistance for students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Funding made possible by the generosity of alumni, benefactors, and friends of the University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing. ELIGIBILITY AND LIMITATIONS: Admitted to any of the following UM-Flint programs: Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, or DNP. If RN licensed, must hold an unencumbered license to practice in the United States. Must have successfully completed two (2) semesters in the Nursing program. Must be in good academic standing (eligible to progress in the Nursing program). Must have a minimum 3.50 GPA at the time of application. Applicant cannot be in receipt of a full scholarship from another source. Completion of the Applicant’s Statement and submission in the proper format by the stated deadline.	Contact Marcia Campbell
Barnfather, Janet S., Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Research Activities [Direct funding from School of Nursing]	Undergraduate and graduate nursing students are eligible to apply for the Dr. Janet Barnfather Nursing Research Grant for the purpose of financial assistance with research-related expenses while enrolled in any Nursing program at the University of Michigan-Flint. Dr. Barnfather joined the University of Michigan faculty initially on the Ann Arbor campus in 1987. In 1995 she came to the Flint campus and taught in both the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. A highly respected investigator, she shares her expertise with members of the health care community. Her passion for research inspires students, faculty, and community leaders. Her dedication to the profession of nursing, teaching, and helping students achieve their educational goals continues today. Dr. Barnfather’s legacy will continue through this grant which was established to support the dissemination of student research findings by funding travel to national and international conferences. To be eligible, a student must fulfill all of the following criteria: Be currently enrolled at UM-Flint either full or part-time. Be in good standing (eligible to progress) in the BSN, MSN, DNP, or Post-Grad Certificate program. Have not received the Dr. Janet Barnfather Nursing Research Grant in the past year. The Dr. Janet Barnfather Nursing Research Grant may only be used for research-related expenses as incurred through educational coursework associated with completion of UM-Flint Nursing coursework.	Complete the following form.
Judith Lee Wieloch Memorial Scholarship Fund [Direct funding from the School of Nursing]	Established by her family and friends, the Judith Lee Wieloch Memorial Scholarship honors her life, nursing career, and dedication to helping the disadvantaged. Judy spent many years of her nursing career as an Emergency Room nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Flint. She loved being a part of the St. Joe’s community and made many lifelong friends of staff throughout the hospital. In addition to nursing, she embraced opportunities to teach CPR, EMT, and conduct other in-service training. In the 1980s, Judy was one of the first Certified Emergency Nurses and was certified as an instructor for the program. After retiring from St. Joe’s, Judy embarked on a new journey to bring nursing homes throughout Michigan into compliance with state regulations. Notably, she served on a Governor’s Task Force for nursing homes and also as the Director of Nursing at one of the first nursing homes to add a skilled nursing wing. Throughout her nursing career, Judy had a passion for helping others, whether they were ER patients, students in her courses, residents at the nursing homes she managed, friends and neighbors, or just people less fortunate than herself. This scholarship honors Judy’s lifelong impact on countless nursing and medical professionals, as well as every patient and resident she treated and advocated for along the way. The Judith Lee Wieloch Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to nursing students admitted to the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of Michigan-Flint. ELIGIBILITY AND LIMITATIONS: 1. Be currently enrolled BSN, MSN, or DNP UM-Flint student full or part-time (at least 6 credits) 2. Be in good standing (eligible to progress) in the nursing program 3. While there is no minimum GPA, excellent academic performance in Nursing (NUR) and Nursing Support Course (NSC) coursework is required 4. Demonstrated financial need 5. Demonstrated community service (Letter from a community member or other documentation verifying service)	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
The NRI and UM-Flint India Nurse Exchange Fund [Direct funding from the School of Nursing]	This program will grow the number and scope of opportunities for students to experience the challenges of providing nursing care in cultures different from their own and for vulnerable populations. With a focus on service learning, these Tran formative experiences have proven to change the way students view themselves and how they serve as nurses and patient advocates. International experiences are important in setting UM- Flint students apart as they enter the global workforce. Developing cultural competency is imperative for faculty as well. Leading international service learning, study abroad and exchange experiences enrich their teaching, establish them as a role model of service commitment, and expand their understanding of health care provision. ELIGIBILITY AND LIMITATIONS: 1. Travel scholarship and service awards are merit based, and applicants can be full- time or part-time students in an UM-Flint MSN program who are in good academic standing. 2. Demonstrated volunteer participation in community organizations or activities. 3. Demonstrated volunteer service to the school/department (i.e., Student Government, Student Nurses Association, Class Officer, committee member, ect.). 4. Priority will be given to the following a. Travel awards for students enrolled in or scheduled to travel in international nursing courses. b. Travel awards for students enrolled in or scheduled to travel nationally for a service learning-nursing course. c. Scholarships for students who have demonstrated significant local service to the nursing profession or community. 5. Scholarship will be awarded annually and applied directly to the recipient’s tuition account. 6. The scholarship committee will be comprised of UM-Flint Department of Nursing Student Awards Committee. 7. The Office of Institutional Advancement will provide yearly reports, which include an accounting detail and biographical information about the scholarship recipient to FAAPI Members.	Contact Marcia Campbell

These Graduate Scholarships are administered through the Office of Financial Aid

Name	Description	How to Apply
Freeman, Emmalyn Ellis Nurse Practitioner Scholarship	Applicant must be enrolled as a graduate student at UM-Flint Nurse Practitioner Program who has completed a minimum of 11 credit hours. A minimum GPA of 3.7 is required.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Florence Nightingale Nursing Scholarship	Established by Susan K. Smith, the Florence Nightingale Nursing Scholarship supports students at the UM-Flint School of Nursing.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Frances Ann Frazier	Funds to assist students’ participation (conference registration, travel, hotel accommodation, meals, immunization, passports, and insurance) in local, state, national, and international conferences. Applicants must fill out the form and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Fall deadline: Sept. 1, Winter deadline: Nov. 1, Spring deadline: Feb. 1, Summer deadline: April 1.	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid
Pemberton, James A. and Marilyn E. Scholarship Fund	This scholarship assists students pursuing a BS or MS in Nursing. Applicants must be either undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in the BSN or MSN. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 as an undergraduate student or as a graduate student	Please contact the Office of Financial Aid

Grants – Nurse Faculty Loan Program

Are you interested in seeking a faculty position after finishing your degree? The Nurse Faculty Loan Program offers Graduate Nursing students the opportunity to take loans that can be forgiven up to 85% if they meet specific requirements, including entering into a faculty position for four years after graduating.

The School of Nursing currently participates in a federal loan program called the Nurse Faculty Loan Program It is important to note that NFLP funding is approved on a term by term basis. It is also subject to availability and the Federal Health Resources & Services Administrations continued approval of NFLP funding to the UMSN.

Program Details

The loan is available to Post Graduate NP Certificate and DNP graduate nursing students via application/selection which is available to help cover the cost of tuition/fees and books. Qualifying students should have a strong interest in becoming a future nursing faculty member in an academic or clinical setting. loan forgiveness up to 85% is available for those students who secure a full-time teaching position within 12 months of graduation.  Following graduation, institutions may cancel up to 85 percent of the total loan(s) principal and interest in exchange for the NFLP student borrowers’ service as a full- time nursing faculty or clinical preceptor at an accredited school of nursing. A partial percentage of the total NFLP loan(s) is canceled each year over a four-year period. The borrower must serve as full-time nurse faculty for a consecutive four-year period (20%-year one, 20%-year two, 20%-year three and 25%-year four) at a school of nursing following graduation from the program to cancel the maximum amount of the loan.


NFLP loans will be made available to eligible students for the cost of tuition, fees, books, lab expenses, and other reasonable education expenses.  Please note that NFLP loans do not include stipend support (i.e. living expenses, student transportation cost, room/board, personal expenses, or childcare costs). An NFLP loan may not exceed $35,500 per student for any academic year, not to exceed five years support to a student.

Eligibility

1. Citizenship Status-Student borrowers who receive support from the NFLP must be a citizen or national of the United States, or a lawful permanent resident of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.  Individuals on temporary student visas are not eligible under this funding opportunity.
2. Enrollment Status-Students who receive a NFLP loan must be enrolled in a minimum of 4 credits in a given semester and must maintain enrollment for a minimum of two consecutive terms/semesters (either full-time or part-time) during an academic year.
3. Enrollment Beyond two Semesters/Terms – Students may receive NFLP support for enrollment beyond two terms/semesters during the academic year (i.e. summer session).
4. Enrollment During Scholarly Project – Students must have prior participation in the NFLP to receive support during the scholarly project phase and must complete the specified education component(s) before graduation from the program of study.
5. Enrollment During Last Year of Program – NFLP students enrolled in the last year of the program are not required to enroll for two terms if the program requirements are met (i.e. the NFLP recipient may receive support in the Fall (or one semester) to complete the degree).
6. Enrollment Beyond Five Years of NFLP Support – NFLP loan recipients enrolled beyond five years to complete and graduate from a master’s or doctoral nursing degree program are eligible for extended NFLP enrollment status.  After graduation from the program, loan recipients are eligible for partial loan cancellation upon full-time employment as nurse faculty at an accredited school of nursing.
7. Post-Doctoral Program Enrollment – NFLP loan recipients who graduate and participate in post-doctoral programs are eligible for extended NFLP enrollment status for a maximum period of 18 months following graduation from the doctoral degree program.  After completion of the post-doctoral program, loan recipients are eligible for loan cancellation upon full-time employment as nurse faculty at an accredited school of nursing.
8. Academic Status-The student must be in good academic standing, as defined by the school, and capable, in the opinion of the school, of maintaining good academic standing in the course of study. If an NFLP borrower ceases to be a student in good academic standing, the school must stop disbursement of the NFLP loan.
9. Before applying, the student must have successfully passed Advanced Pharmacology NSC 504 and Pathophysiology NSC 503.

Additional Requirements

In addition to completing the on-line application, NFLP borrowers are required to meet with the SON Graduate Advisors, where they will review program requirements and complete the NFLP Letter of Commitment. The graduate advisor will forward the loan recipient’s fully executed NFLP Letter of Commitment to the UM Financial Aid Office for processing. This requirement must be completed prior to receiving NFLP funding each term. Please note that you must submit the online application and meet with a graduate advisor in order for your application to be considered.

Nurse Faculty Full-Time Employment Requirement after Graduation

For the purpose of the NFLP, the institution, which provided NFLP support to a borrower, makes the determination about meeting the full-time employment requirement. This may include one of the following criteria:

1. Employment as a full-time faculty member at an accredited school of nursing
2. Employment as a part-time faculty member at an accredited school of nursing in combination with another part-time faculty position or part-time clinical preceptor/educator position affiliated with an accredited school of nursing that together equates to full-time employment
3. Designation of nurse faculty in a joint nurse faculty appointment serving as full-time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse preceptor for an accredited school of nursing, within an academic-practice partnership framework. Example:
   • One Part-time faculty position (adjunct faculty/clinical instructor/part-time faculty) + one part-time faculty position = one full-time employment status.
   • One Part-time faculty position + one Clinical educator position (clinical educator, clinical preceptor) = one full-time employment status.
   • One Full-time APRN preceptor designated as (joint) faculty (within an academic-practice partnership framework) = one full-time employment status.

Joint Nurse Faculty Requirements

Joint nurse faculty appointments involve practicing as both clinician and nurse faculty with mutually established responsibilities in both the academic institution and practice entity. APRNs may be assigned a joint nurse faculty appointment for serving as preceptors for APRN students in an affiliated school of nursing, while maintaining their primary staff appointment. For the purpose of NFLP, a graduate who is designated as nurse faculty (a joint nurse faculty appointment) serving as an APRN student preceptor in a full-time capacity, qualifies for loan cancellation. The joint nurse faculty appointment can be designated to the NFLP graduate who holds a primary appointment as a practicing APRN for a health care entity, and who agrees to, and is qualified to precept APRN students. In this role, the APRN nurse faculty preceptor serves as faculty to teach APRN students and provide the students with quality real-life learning experiences, role development in the clinical setting, and the opportunity to be mentored in a collaborative interprofessional clinical environment.

NFLP Recipients who chose to Teach UM-Flint SON Students Must

• Complete a signed MOU between the SON and the clinical agency prior to the forgiveness year commencement.
• Precept students over an academic cancellation year is determined by the ratio of time spent as faculty in the academic setting and as a preceptor in the clinical setting to a full-time faculty equivalent. Example:
  • An NFLP recipient who works 50% as a preceptor and 50% in the academic setting will be considered to have completed one full-time equivalent. In this example, the NFLP recipient would teach the equivalent of 0.5 FTE (50% effort over at least two semesters per academic year) plus precepts the equivalent of 448 hours.
  • Metric to achieve one FTE (over 9-12 months)
    • Approximately 30 credits taught over an academic year (3 credits=10% of one FTE)
    • Precepting approximately 896 hours (a minimum of 16 credits; 89.6 hours = 10% of one FTE)
• Precept at least four years to satisfy faculty obligation (loan forgiveness).

The official HRSA document can be found here Nurse Faculty Loan Program Administrative Guidelines 2022