Nightingale Scholarship

A $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified high school senior who is enrolled full-time in a NYS accredited baccalaureate RN nursing program beginning in the fall semester post-high school graduation.

Eligibility Criteria:

• New York State residency
• Acceptance into a NYS generic 4-year BSN nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Full-time study
• Graduating from a NYS high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent
• Evidence of community service during their high school career
• Maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA during 4 years of a generic BSN program

Past Recipients:

• 2023  Gavin Trezza

• 2022  Kaitlyn Lindsey

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St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association Nurse Educator Scholarships

Two $4,000 scholarships will be awarded to TWO qualified registered nurses advancing his/her education to complete academic credentials for a nurse educator position.

Eligibility Criteria:

• New York State residency
• Acceptance into a nursing education program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Full-time or part-time study as defined by the admitting education program
• If enrolled in a graduate education program, minimum current GPA of 3.5; if undergraduate, minimum GPA of 3.0
• Agreement to teach a minimum of one year in an accredited nursing education program in New York State after completion of degree
• Approved awardees may apply for one subsequent grant.  Applicants who are denied are eligible to reapply

Past Recipients:

• 2022 Marlene Lofters-Dinham
• 2021 Antoinette Saponaro
• 2020  Ebony Samuel-Bakpessi
• 2019  Donna Cutting
• 2018  Francine Laterza
• 2017  Carrie Rewakowski
• 2016  Kattiria Gonzalez
• 2015  Linda Kelly
• 2014  Patricia Manocchi and Paige Synesael

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Dr. Barbara Zittel Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Scholarship

A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified registered nurse advancing his/her education to complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Eligibility Criteria:

• New York State residency
• Acceptance into a baccalaureate degree in a nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Full-time or part-time study
• If already enrolled in a New York based RN to BS degree program, minimum current GPA of 3.0
• Applicants who are denied are eligible to reapply for a subsequent year

Past Recipients:

• 2023 Leah Haslett
• 2022 Jack Huang
• 2020  Aleesha LaBounty
• 2019  Yvette Savaria
• 2018  Katie Swanson
• 2017  Catherine Barry
• 2016  Mandi Conroy

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The Noah Tubbs Family Trust Nursing Research Grant

A $10,000 grant will be awarded to a qualified registered nurse pursuing nursing research.  Special consideration will be given to nurses pursuing research in the field of geriatrics.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Reside in and/or practice professional nursing in New York State
• Have a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing from a nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Licensed as a registered professional nurse in New York State
• Approved awardees may apply for one subsequent grant. Applicants who are denied are eligible to reapply for a subsequent year

Past Recipients:

• 2022 Dillon Dzikowicz
• 2018  Natina Reed

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The Mary J. Finnin Grant for Nursing Innovation in Oncology

A $7,500 grant will be awarded to a qualified registered nurse who is currently pursuing or interested in pursuing nursing innovation in the field of oncology.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Reside in and/or practice professional nursing in New York State
• Have a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing from a nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Licensed as a registered professional nurse in New York State

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