Foundation Scholarships

Kallio, Major John Toivo Memorial

The recipient must be a graduate student (full or part time) admitted to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences with emphasis in adult or family health nursing and a research or practice interest in AIDS or other terminal diseases.

Application Forms - Students who are admitted to the nursing program at UW-Eau Claire will receive an email in February when the scholarship application is ready and available. The email will include the path to the online application forms – (http://www.uwec.edu/nurs/ on the bottom of the page under HOT LINKS). The forms are filled out and submitted on line, AND a hard copy must be printed off and submitted along with a written essay to the Dean’s Assistant Office, Nursing 277, by the deadline. Written essay - each application must include one written essay in not more than 200-300 words stating why you believe you should be awarded each of the scholarships for which you are applying. The essay must address the eligibility criteria for each of the scholarships that you are applying for. The criteria are listed on the scholarship website http://www.uwec.edu/finaid/aid/FDNscholarships.htm. Financial Need – For scholarships that indicate “financial need required” a FAFSA Financial Aid form must be filled out and there must be some level of financial need. Contact the Financial Aids office for the form at 715-836-3373. Please apply for financial aid by March 1.

Graduate faculty members of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences Scholarship Committee will review applications and make recommendations for initial and continuing recipients. In the event there is no student specifically eligible, the committee may select a graduate student with a related interest.

The Dean will notify the recipient by letter and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid office.

A thank you note should be sent to Mrs. Teresa Kallio in care of the UW-EC Foundation Office. Funds for the scholarship shall come from the earnings of the fund.