The Loewenberg School of Nursing (LSON) is grateful for our many alumni and friends who are committed to the education of professional nurses. More than a dozen scholarships and loans exist to support the education of students in the LSON. 

You are encouraged to apply for a Nursing scholarship if you are currently enrolled as an undergraduate or a graduate student in the LSON.

To apply for a Nursing Scholarship:

2013-2014 Undergraduate (BSN) Scholarship Application due  March 31,2013

2013-2014 Graduate (MSN) Scholarship Application due April 15, 2013

Submit completed application forms:

LSON Scholarships
Billy Mac Jones Bldg, Rm 100
633 Normal Street
Memphis, TN  38152

For more information, please contact Sheila Hall, Loewenberg School of Nursing assistant dean for student affairs at shall@memphis.edu or 901-678-2003.

Raymond A. Bratcher and Maxine E. Ritchey Bratcher Scholarship

The late Raymond A. Bratcher and Maxine E. Ritchey Bratcher provided scholarships for deserving nursing students through their estate plans.

Allene Farris Memorial Scholarship

The late William “Bill” W. Farris, a prominent Memphis attorney and member of the State Board of Regents, established the Allene Farris Memorial Scholarship fund in memory of his sister.  Miss Farris was a Nursing student in the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing when she contracted meningitis from a patient and passed away in 1941. Recipients of the Allene Farris Memorial Scholarship shall have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, with preference for applicants who are permanent residents of Dyer County, Tennessee. 

Glazer Family Foundation Scholarship in Nursing

Dr. Louis and Melanie Glazer, parents of 1996 alumnus, Robert Glazer, established the Glazer Family Foundation Scholarship in 2004 to recognize and support deserving and qualified students pursuing a degree in Nursing at the University of Memphis. Recipients of the Glazer Family Foundation Scholarship shall have a B/3.0 grade average and be enrolled as a full-time Nursing student.

Goddard Foundation Scholarship

Mr. Stewart Goddard, father of 2010 alumna, Courtney Goddard, established the Goddard Foundation Scholarship in 2010 to recognize and support students enrolled at the University of Memphis in the Loewenberg School of Nursing.  Recipients shall be in good academic standing, showing evidence of community involvement and financial need.

Sharon Leslie Hansard Memorial Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Hansard established the Sharon Leslie Hansard Memorial Scholarship in 1975 in memory of their daughter, Sharon Leslie Hansard. Recipients of the Sharon Leslie Hansard Memorial Scholarship shall be in-state or out-of-state students enrolled in the University of Memphis Loewenberg School of Nursing. Recipients may continue to receive this scholarship in subsequent years as long as the requirements are met and the award is used for meeting fees, tuition expenses, books, and uniforms.  

Eunice ElDoris Jordan Scholarship

Mr. W.C. “Buddy” Jordan, son of Mrs. Eunice ElDoris Jordan, established the Eunice ElDoris Jordan Scholarship to honor is mother, who raised six children before returning to the classroom to pursue her Nursing degree. After becoming an RN, Mrs. Jordan’s Nursing career lasted only two years before she passed away unexpectedly. Recipients of the Eunice ElDoris Jordan Scholarship shall be enrolled in the Loewenberg School of Nursing, with preference for applicants who are either first-time students or returning, non-traditional age students.

William A. and Ruth F. Loewenberg Scholarship

The Loewenberg family is well-known in Memphis, particularly due to William A. & Ruth F. Loewenberg’s civic, educational, and philanthropic activities. They were heavily involved in making Memphis a better place to live. As a result of Mr. Loewenberg’s service on several local boards, including B’nai B’rith Home, St. Joseph Hospital, and St. Francis Hospital, the family developed a strong interest in nursing. Therefore, Mr. Loewenberg led the Lichterman-Loewenberg Foundation to establish a permanent fund in 1990 to support both the academic programs and deserving students of the Loewenberg School of Nursing. 

Regina Montesi Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1978, the Regina M. Montesi Scholarship is a tribute to Ms. Montesi’s dedication and unselfishness to her friends and to her patients. The Regina M. Montesi Scholarship assists students trying to accomplish what Ms. Montesi was working toward – the completion of a baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN). Recipients of the Regina M. Montesi Scholarship shall have a minimum 2.5 overall grade point average and must be a Registered Nurse, from either a diploma school or associate degree program, attending the University of Memphis to fulfill pre-requisites for a BSN.  Two letters of recommendation must be submitted by the applicant reflecting the student’s dedication to the nursing profession:  one letter from the school at which the student received RN training, and one letter from his or her supervisor.  Recipients may renew this scholarship in subsequent years if eligibility requirements are met each year. 

Ronnie Price Nursing Fund

Mr. Bill Koeneman, family member and friend of Mr. Ronnie Price, established the Ronnie Price Nursing Fund to support deserving Nursing students accepted to or enrolled in the Loewenberg School of Nursing at the University of Memphis. Recipients shall be graduates of Bartlett High School or Bolton High School in Shelby County, Tennessee.  Recipients must also meet the University’s minimum grade point average for scholarships. Recipients maybe renew this scholarship for up to two years, subject to funding availability and the discretion of the Dean of the Loewenberg School of Nursing.

Saint Francis Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship in Nursing

The Saint Francis Hospital Auxiliary established the Saint Francis Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship in Nursing in 1999 to support deserving students in the Loewenberg School of Nursing. Recipients of the scholarship shall be accepted into the Loewenberg School of Nursing and enrolled as full-time students in the University of Memphis.  Additionally, recipients must have Junior year standing and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Recipients may receive this award for a maximum of two (2) years if all eligibility requirements continue to be met.

Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship

The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation devotes most of its resources to the Lettie Pate Whitehead scholarship program. Annual grants are made to accredited educational institutions in nine specific states, of which Tennessee is one. While most of the Lettie Pate Whitehead scholarships go toward undergraduate higher education, the Foundation maintains a special interest in health education. A significant number of its scholarship grants support education in the medical, nursing, and allied health fields. (Information taken directly from the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation: History, Program, and Administration brochure)

The Hurst Review/AACN Scholarship Program

Health Resources and Services Administration Nursing Scholarship Program

APNA Janssen Student Scholarship Program

Army Nurse Corps Association 2011 Memorial Scholarship Program

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American Association of Colleges of Nursing http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/financialaid.htm

National League for Nursing http://www.nlnfoundation.org/Support_Nursing_Education.cfm

Tennessee Center for Nursing http://www.centerfornursing.org/EducationFunding.html

Health Resources and Services Administration http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing/

The American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/support/get-involved/scholarships