Foundation Scholarships

Wagner, Berniece Nursing

The Berniece Wagner Nursing Scholarship is to be awarded to one individual annually. The recipient is to have been officially admitted to the nursing program, shown at least B+ academic competence in previous college course work, demonstrated good motivation and commitment to the nursing profession. Students may apply for renewal of the scholarship on an annual basis, allowing for three years at the academic level plus one year of graduate study.

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.

Selection will be based on the criteria above.

Prior to the Nursing scholarship dinner

The recipient of the scholarship will receive written notification from the Dean. The Dean will submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid office.

It is recommended that the scholarship recipient send a thank-you note to Berniece Wagner, in care of the UW-EC Foundation Office.