Foundation Scholarships

Bryan, Audrey Memorial

The recipient must be enrolled as a graduate student (full or part-time) in Nursing. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a strong interest and enthusiasm for working with families with children.

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.

The Nursing Scholarship Committee will review applications and recommend a recipient to the Dean.

Prior to the Nursing scholarship dinner

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

Dr. Bryan was a member of the School of Nursing Faculty from 1987 until her death in 2001. Audrey was an enthusiastic pediatric nurse practitioner, a passionate educator, and a dedicated researcher. She cared deeply about families; she was especially committed to assisting families to be successful and to enjoy parenting their young children. “Children will challenge us. If they didn’t, we would never let them go to learn new things, to do new things…to become the person they will become.” Audrey Bryan, 2001. A thank-you note should be sent to Rev. Thomas Bryan and Family in care of the UW-EC Foundation office.