Nursing
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The nursing scholarship application will be
available after January 22, 2008 on the Department of Nursing
Blackboard site.
Maurice M. Burkholder Scholarship
The Dr. Maurice Burkholder Scholarship was established in 1990. Dr.
Maurice Burkholder is a retired physician who specialized in internal
medicine and oncology. He is a charter member of the
University/Community Health Sciences Association and its predecessor,
the Advisory Council of the School of Health Sciences, since 1972. Dr.
Burkholder served as
Chief of Staff
of both St.
Alphonsus and St. Luke’s Regional Medical Centers
and
President of the
Ada County Medical Society. He has been active in a number of
community boards and committees dealing with health care.
Eligibility for the
scholarship requires a 2.8 GPA or better and demonstrated financial
need.
Dean’s Scholarships for Community & Environmental
Health, Radiologic Sciences and Respiratory Care
The Dean’s Scholarships for Community &
Environmental Health, Radiologic Sciences and Respiratory Care was
established in 2005. Dr. Girvan has established a permanent endowment
for these three departments of the College of Health Sciences.
Eligibility for the scholarship requires
a 3.0
GPA or better and demonstrated financial need.
Victor Duke Scholarship
The Victor Duke Scholarship was established in 1985. Dr. Victor Duke
was the first dean of the College of Health Sciences. He started his
professional career as a pharmacist, taught at the University of New
Mexico and the University of Montana before assuming the dean position
at BSU. He came to Boise State in 1972, where he was instrumental in
organizing the College of Health Science, serving the growing needs of
the area’s hospitals and other health care providers. Under his
direction, the College of Health Sciences
expanded to include six departments. All of the programs received
professional
accreditation under his guidance.
Eligibility for the
scholarship includes carrying a minimum of 12 credits while receiving
the scholarship as a junior/senior entering the final year of the
degree program having a 3.0 GPA or better with some financial need.
Idaho Public Health Association Scholarship
The Idaho Public Health Association (IPHA) strives to improve the
health of the citizens of Idaho through public health programs. It
works actively to promote community health and safety, disease
prevention and works in public health policy to assure a high level of
health for all. The association supports students with a commitment to
ultimately work in public health.
Eligibility is open to both undergraduate and graduate, part-time or
full-time students. Must demonstrate financial need and commitment to
public health.
Dorothy and Franklin B. Jeppesen, M.D. Memorial Scholarship
The Jeppesen
family established the Franklin B. Jeppesen Memorial Scholarship in
1982. Dr. Jeppesen was one of the state’s first urologists. He had
headed or helped form almost every professional medical association and
program in Idaho. Among them was an eight-state organization that was
the forerunner of the American Medical Association and the Boise
Chapter of American College of Surgeons. He was also the Chief of
Staff at both major hospitals in Boise and the Idaho Physician of the
Year in 1977.
Scholarship
recipients must be an Idaho resident enrolled as a full-time student
and have a GPA of 3.0 or better, and demonstrate financial need.
President Charles and Sally Ruch Inaugural Health Science Scholarship
The President Charles and Sally Ruch Inaugural Health Science
Scholarship was established by the College of Health Sciences in 1994
as recognition of the appointment of Dr. Charles Ruch as the fifth
president of Boise State University.
Dr. and Mrs.
Ruch have both led active careers in higher education. Dr. Ruch
currently serves as the Boise State University President. Mrs. Ruch is
currently a practicing Registered Nurse Clinician and participates in
numerous college-wide activities.
Eligibility for the scholarship includes enrollment as a full-time
sophomore, junior or senior student having a GPA of 3.0 or better. If
the student maintains at least the minimum GPA, the scholarship will
continue throughout their senior year.
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Dr. Helen Beeman Altrusa Memorial Scholarship
An endowed scholarship in memory of the late Dr.
Helen Beeman was established by the Altrusa Club in 1990. Dr. Beeman
was a pathologist at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. She was a
pioneer in the field of nuclear diagnostic medicine and was a founder
of Treasure Valley Laboratory, Inc., in Boise. Dr. Beeman was honored
as an emeritus fellow of the College of
American
Pathologists. She retired from the practice of medicine in 1982, but
continued to consult with Boise area attorneys in medically-related
litigation. Dr. Beeman was a member of the Altrusa Club of Boise
and served as its president from 1969 to 1971. In 1981, she received
the Club’s Woman of Achievement Award. Dr. Beeman was also a supporter
of numerous professional, community and political organizations. She
died in August, 1989, in Boise.
Recipients must be
a junior or senior (female preferred) studying Pre-Medicine, having a
GPA of 3.0 or better and demonstrating financial need.
Robert DesAulniers Memorial Scholarship
His wife Elizabeth and Central District Health Department established
the Robert DesAulniers Scholarship in 1989. Robert DesAulniers was
actively involved in the public health of Idaho’s citizens for 21
years. Beginning in 1985, he spent 14 years as personnel Director of
Health and Welfare, and Interim Director of the Idaho State School and
Hospital. In 1979, he became the Director of Central District Health
Department and served for seven years until his retirement. Mr.
DesAulniers is best remembered by the staff at Central District
Health
Department as a man
who enjoyed people and cared deeply about those less fortunate. He
also enjoyed the outdoors and participated on various boards and
committees that promoted a high quality of life.
Recipients must be
residents of Idaho and part-time employees of the Central District
Health Department. They must have a GPA of 2.8 or better and upper
division status or be a graduate student.
Eldon H. Edmundson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
The Eldon H. Edmundson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship was established in
1988. Eldon H. Edmundson, Sr., was a public school
educator/administrator who spent
31 years as a teacher, coach and public school administrator, in
Missouri, Wyoming, South Dakota and Washington. He and his wife were
committed to education and spent all their professional life in small
town schools. Later on in his career he became Superintendent of
Schools and served four schools in this capacity. Eldon loved the
outdoors and spent most of his free time fishing.
Recipients must be
residents of Idaho, full-time Health Science students in their junior
and senior year having a GPA of 3.0 or better with financial need.
Molly Lazechko Legislative Scholarship
Former State Representative Molly Lazechko
from Legislative District 16 established The Molly Lazechko Scholarship
in 1991. She received a B.A. Degree in Education at Boise State in
1976. The scholarship rotates between the College of Education and the
College of Health Sciences.
Recipient must be a Freshman or Sophomore, have a GPA of 2.7 or better
with financial need.
Mountain States Tumor Medical Research Institute-Boise State
University Research Fellowship
Mountain States Tumor and Medical Research
Institute is a collaborative partnership between St. Luke’s Regional
Medical Center/Mountain States Tumor Institute and the Boise VA Medical
Center. MSTMRI was established in 1994 to conduct basic and clinical
research in cancer, heart disease and aging. MSTMRI was founded to
increase the potential for important discoveries with the intrinsic
goal of bringing new developments in therapy to patients in a timely
manner.
Each year, two Boise State University Pre-Medical students are awarded
a one-year fellowship that gives them hands-on experience in a
laboratory working under the supervision of physicians and
post-doctoral researchers.
William Nolan Memorial Scholarship
The family established the William Nolan Scholarship in 1978 after
Bill’s death from an automobile accident. William Nolan was a 1973
Boise State University graduate in environmental health. He worked for
the Central District Health Department as an environmentalist. Bill
was a strong advocate for environmental quality and environmental
health. Because of his sense of humor, he was very effective in
working with people on environmental issues.
Recipients must be an Idaho resident having a GPA of 3.0 or better and
majoring in Environmental Health.
Venning Pre-Medicine Scholarship
The Dr. W. L.
Venning Scholarship was established in 1989. Dr. W. L. Venning
received his medical degree from Duke University. He began his career
in hospitals in the Eastern United States, and joined the St. Luke’s
Regional Medical Center staff in Boise, Idaho, in 1956. Dr. Venning’s
specialty is in pediatric medicine with a focus in allergies. Before
his retirement, he was very active in regional and national boards of
medicine. In Idaho and surrounding states, his peers recognize him as
a leader in pediatric medicine. He retired from St. Luke’s R.M.C.
medical staff in 1984 after almost 44 years of health care service.
Recipients must have a GPA of 3.5 or
better, and be a sophomore, junior or senior in the Pre-Medicine
Program with demonstrated financial
need.
Lisa K. Warren Memorial Medical Technology Scholarship
The Lisa K. Warren Memorial Medical Technology Scholarship was
established in 1986. Lisa K. Warren was a Boise State graduate and a
graduate of the St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center School of Medical
Technology. She worked as
a medical
technologist at the laboratory at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center
for eight years prior to her death which occurred after a very short
battle with cancer.
Recipients must be
an Idaho resident, possess a GPA of 3.0 or better, and be a senior in
the field of Medical Technology.
Francis T. Wassler Pre-Med Scholarship
The Ronald Wassler Pre-Medicine Scholarship was established in 1996 by
his mother, Frances Wassler, to honor Ronald’s memory.
Recipient must have
a GPA of 3.0 or better and be in their second year as a Pre-Medicine
major.
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Ada County Medical
Society Alliance Nursing Scholarship
Established in 1983, the scholarship is granted under an endowment
established by the Ada County Medical Society Alliance. The Alliance
disbanded in 2000, but the scholarship remains to support nursing
education at Boise State University.
Fermin
and Regina Aldecoa ScholarshipMrs.
Aldecoa’s background is in nursing as a 1940 graduate of Saint
Alphonsus and a graduate anesthetist. The Aldecoa’s are very aware of
the impending shortage of nurses and wanted to do something to help the
effort to educate more nurses.
Boise
Bench Lions Club Nursing ScholarshipThe
Boise Bench Lions Club participates in a variety of community service
activities. In the past, members have donated to the Tsunami Victims,
provided assistance to residents of Hope House in Marsing, and
collected gifts, food, and money to local families in need at
Christmas. In addition, members provided a scholarship to a diabetic
summer camp, donated diabetic testing strips, and made donations to the
Boise State University Nursing program.
Dorothy Helen Bostwick
Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Dorothy Helen Bostwick Nursing Scholarship was established by
Barbara Bostwick in 1993 as a memorial for her mother who died in
1991. Barbara Bostwick, a Registered Nurse, established the
scholarship because she knew her mother took great pride in her own
profession as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Her mother was a great
believer in education and encouraged her children and grandchildren to
continue their education past high school.
Blue
Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Nursing Scholarship
In
keeping with its mission of promoting health and wellness, the Blue
Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health established, in 2004, an endowed
nursing scholarship at Boise State University. The donation was matched
with funds from the Boise Industrial Foundation to create the nursing
scholarship. Gary Dyer, Vice Chairman for the Blue Cross of Idaho
Foundation for Health, was instrumental in securing the scholarship
gift. As Board Chair of the Friends of Nursing, he wanted to ensure
that the donation from the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation had a
positive impact on the health and wellness of
all Idaho residents.
Emma Bowen & Violet
Moore Endowed Scholarship
The Emma Bowen & Violet Moore Scholarship was established in 2004 by
Gordon Bowen. Mr. Bowen wanted to memorialize his wife Emma and dear
friend Violet and at the same time benefit undergraduate students in
the Department of Nursing. Gordon, a Boise Junior College alumnus, and
his daughter Mary Thode, created this endowment as a legacy in
perpetuity.
Anna and Blanche
Chaney Nursing Scholarship
Established in 2001, we gratefully acknowledge the Cheney family for
making this award available to nursing students at Boise State
University.
Neal A. and Dorothy
Jedlick Broyles Nursing Scholarship
The Broyles Scholarship was established in 2003 by the widowed Dorothy
Broyles. She wanted to provide for Idaho residents who are juniors or
seniors enrolled in the Nursing Program at Boise State. A lifelong
resident of Boise, Dorothy wanted to memorialize her husband who had
been with the Boise Police Department.
Sharon Crim Memorial
Nursing Scholarship
The Sharon Crim Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in 1994 by
Sharon's husband, John Crim and family. Sharon was a caring and
compassionate RN. Sharon was a Boise State University graduate and a
nursing scholarship recipient. The Sharon Crim Scholarship
was established to provide funding for non-traditional students to
pursue a career as a Registered Nurse.
Laura Moore Cunningham
Foundation Scholarship
Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation scholarships were made available in
1990 as a result of a grant from the Laura Moore Cunningham
Foundation. The Board of Directors of the Foundation were designated
in 1963 in the will of Laura Moore Cunningham, daughter of C. W. Moore,
a Boise pioneer and founder of West One Bank. The Board of Directors
awards grants only to tax-exempt organizations within the State of
Idaho to assist, equip, or provide for the maintenance of institutions
for the advancement of learning.
Paula Z.
Davis Nursing Scholarship
The Paula
Z. Davis Nursing Scholarship was established in June of 2006 in memory
of Paula by her husband Perry E. Davis. It is for nursing students
with priority consideration given to current employees of both Emerson
House in Boise, Idaho and Guardian in Nampa, Idaho. Both these
facilities took care of Paula during her final stages of life and the
family was very impressed with the care and compassion. They recognize
the need for educated nurses and wanted to help others toward that
goal, especially employees at those firms who want to pursue higher
nursing education.
Phyllis DeBois
Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Phyllis DeBois Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in 1991
in memory of her mother by daughter Pat Dorman. Dr. Pat Dorman is
Professor Emeritus from the Department of Sociology at Boise State
University. Mrs. DeBois recognized the great value of higher
education. She was an avid reader and very conscious of health issues
and nutrition. She taught courses on nutrition and was a member of the
Ada County and State of Idaho Homemakers Extension Councils.
Albert & Hazel DeMeyer
Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Albert and Hazel DeMeyer Memorial Nursing Scholarship was
established in 1988 by their daughter Joanna “Jody” DeMeyer, RN.
Albert and Hazel DeMeyer were partners in the farming and cattle
business over a span of sixty years, and developed the Lazy D Ranches
located on Cloverdale Road, Blacks Creek, and Big Fiddler. The
scholarship was established to give others an opportunity in a
profession of which their daughter was proud; and a profession that
could help people in the Treasure Valley, where the DeMeyer had lived
so long.
Friends
of Nursing Jody DeMeyer Memorial Scholarship
This memorial scholarship was established in 2004 with gifts from
current and past members of the BSU Friends of Nursing Board.
Memorializing the Board's longtime leader was important to the Board in
commemorating her dedication to the nursing field. Jody was a Boise
State nursing faculty member in the 1950s and founded Friends of
Nursing in 1988, whose mission is to raise scholarships for nursing
students at Boise State. Jody also served as VP of Patient Care
Services at St. Luke's and after 16 years of service retired in 1987.
Betty M. Fish Nursing
Scholarship
The Betty M. Fish Nursing Scholarship was established by Betty Fish in
her will upon her death in 1995. When the estate was settled in 1998,
Betty’s brother, Walter Young, officially designated the criteria for
this scholarship to Friends of Nursing.
Nursing General
Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Friends of Nursing to assist
high scholastic students on their pursuit of a Nursing degree. The
Department of Nursing acknowledges the efforts and contributions of the
Friends of Nursing to its students.
Kathleen
Good Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Kathleen Good Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in 1987
in memory of Kathleen by her husband, Arnold. Kathleen graduated from
Saint Alphonsus Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as an RN at
Saint Alphonsus Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital, and hospitals in
Kentucky, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. She helped organize
and direct the first hospital volunteer services in Idaho and was
chairman of the first Idaho Disaster Committee. Mrs. Good served on
the Board of the American
Red Cross
and the Red Cross Blood Committee and organized the first Candy Striper
program in Idaho. Arnold served on the Board of Directors of the
Friends of Nursing until his death in 2003. Their children continue to
support this scholarship in support of nursing education.
Anna
Budge Graham Nursing Scholarship
Anna
Naser Budge Graham was born on a ranch north of Fairfield. After high
school, she entered nurse’s training at St. Luke’s Hospital in 1943
(during World War II) where she studied and worked 6-1/2 days a week.
After graduating and passing the State Boards, she was hired at St.
Luke’s Hospital. In 1953 she married Dr. Bruce Budge. Along with his
private practice, Dr. Budge taught at Boise State and was also the BSU
athletic team doctor for many years. They had one daughter, Ann, who
studied pharmacology in college, but passed away at age 22. In 1987,
fifteen years after Dr. Budge passed away, Anna married Idaho native
Chester Graham who also grew up in Fairfield. He passed away in 2001.
The Anna Budge Graham Nursing Scholarship was established in 2000
through the generosity of Chester and Anna Graham.
Margaret Graham Iseli
Nursing Endowment
Margaret Graham Iseli completed nurse’s training at Multnomah County
Hospital in Portland, Oregon in 1933. She served in the Army Nurse’s
Corp and served in WWII in France and North Africa. After her discharge
from the service, Margaret moved to Bend, Oregon with her husband,
raised her daughter, Kirsten and worked in many realms of nursing for
the ensuing 35 years. She taught the first practical nursing program
at Central Oregon Community College in Bend and was the first director
of the Home Health Agency in Deschutes County in Central Oregon. Her
daughter, Kirsten, also became a registered nurse and established this
scholarship in 2001 in honor of her mother.
Luella Glasgow Hendryx
Scholarship
Luella Glasgow Hendryx graduated from Buhl High School in 1923 and
married Odus J. Glasgow in 1925. She worked with her husband in the
tire distribution business purchasing a distribution center and moving
to Boise in 1934. They retired in 1958 and Mr. Glasgow passed away a
few years later. Luella and James W. Hendryx were married in 1982.
Luella was very active in the community. She held leadership positions
in many groups including The Order of the Eastern Star, Daughters of
the Nile, All Saints Episcopal Church Guild, PEO Sisterhood and Jobs
Daughters. Mrs. Hendryx passed away in December 2002.
Mary M. Hopkins
Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Evan J. Hopkins, as a memorial to his wife established the Mary M.
Hopkins Memorial Nursing Scholarship in 1999. Their three sons, one
daughter, daughter-in-law, and two grandsons attended Boise Junior
College, Boise State College and Boise State University.
Doris A. Kelly
Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Doris A. Kelly Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established through
her estate in November 1989. Doris was Associate Professor of Nursing
at BSU for 28 years. She established the scholarship in her will to
honor her profession by assisting students pursuing nursing careers.
Doris obtained a baccalaureate degree from the University of Denver and
a Masters of Nursing from the University of Washington. She worked as
an office nurse, staff nurse, Army Head Nurse, and as a Public Health
Nurse before joining the nursing faculty at Boise State University.
Dorothea Kunert
Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Erhardt Kunert established the Dorothea Kunert Memorial Nursing
Scholarship in 1992 in memory of his wife. After an active and healthy
life as a homemaker and a mother of three daughters, Dorothea died of
breast cancer. It was her wish that instead of spending money on
funeral expenses, her family would establish a scholarship. Because
there are a number of nurses in their family, the Kunerts chose to
establish the scholarship for nursing students at Boise State
University.
Lucile LeRoy Memorial
Nursing Scholarship
Lucile LeRoy Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established by Lucile in
1986 prior to her death. Lucile graduated from the University of
Minnesota in 1934 with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing, at that time an
exceedingly rare achievement. Lucile had a genuine love for her
profession and wanted to share the opportunity for caring people to
become involved. Lucile wanted to make the way easier for those
nursing students needing financial help.
Lojek Family Nursing
Scholarship
The Lojek Family Nursing Scholarship was established in 1992 by Don and
Cecelia Lojek. Primary selection of this award is based upon aptitude
for and dedication to the nursing profession. Don is a Boise attorney
and Cecelia is a Registered Nurse.
Sara Evelyn Morrow
Nursing Scholarship
Walter Morrow and his aunt, Vera Marie Morrow, established this
scholarship in 2003 in memory of Sara Evelyn. The family thought it
very important to help those who are working hard to be successful,
including single parents enrolled in the Nursing program as juniors or
seniors. Walt’s cousin Sara exemplified those characteristics and
memorializing her in this fashion was very befitting.
The John F. Nagel
Foundation Nursing Scholarships
Since 1990, the late Mildred E. Nagel, a Registered Nurse, and the
other board members of the Foundation have sponsored nursing
scholarships. The John F. Nagel Foundation is a private foundation
formed in 1989, by Mildred E. Nagel, in memory of the founder of Nagel
Beverage Co., John Henry Eberhardt Nagel, and the succeeding presidents
of the company, John F. Nagel, Jr. and John F. Nagel II. The Nagel
Beverage Company was founded in 1895 in Boise, and has operated
continuously as a soft drink bottling company. An objective of the
Foundation is to provide assistance to deserving students.
Norco I
Nursing Scholarship
The Norco Nursing Scholarships were established in the spring of 2006
by Jim Kissler, owner of Norco, and the Kissler Family Foundation to
assist students pursuing careers in nursing. Norco is a distributor of
medical oxygen and equipment for patient care.
Norco II
Nursing Scholarship
The Norco I & II Nursing Scholarships were established to provide
financial support for undergraduate nursing students pursuing a
bachelor’s degree in nursing. Mr. Jim Kissler, originator of these
scholarship endowments, recognizes the value of a strong, educated
nursing force.
Norco III
Nursing Scholarship
The Norco III Nursing Scholarship was established in the spring of 2006
by Jim Kissler and the Kissler Family Foundation to assist students
pursuing a master’s in nursing degree.
Edmund and Alice Palmatier Memorial Nursing Scholarships
The Edmund and Alice Palmatier Memorial Nursing Scholarships were
established through her estate. Alice R. Palmatier (1903 - 1991) and
her husband Ed (Edmund) were ranchers who purchased four small acreages
of land in the desert southeast of Boise which was used for summer
range. The Palmatiers owned this land for about fifty years. Alice
worked shoulder to shoulder with Ed and the ranch workers. She was a
member of the Idaho Cattle Association Cowbells for many years. The
scholarships were established because Alice was impressed with the
nursing care given to her husband while he was a patient at the Boise
VA Medical Center.
Anna Marie Barnes
Payne Memorial Scholarship
The Anna Marie Barnes Payne Memorial Nursing Scholarship was
established in 1993. Mrs. Payne was born in 1923 in Seattle,
Washington. She had dreamed of being a nurse, but after the war she
married, moved to California, and began raising a family of five
children. She went to work in California as a medical assistant and
remained in that profession throughout her working life. She did
anything she could to ensure that her children were raised to value
education. Anna's children have gone on to flourish with that value
for education instilled in them by their mother. Anna's value for
education is the reason her children established a scholarship in her
memory. It is their desire that their mother's generosity in life be
memorialized by the granting of a scholarship in her name to a
deserving nursing student.
Martha S. Reese
Nursing Scholarship
The Martha S. Reese Nursing Scholarship was established in 1997 by her
daughter, Phyllis Redding, who worked in the medical profession for 45
years.
Edna Reutzel Memorial
Nursing Scholarship
The Edna Irene Kuster Reutzel Memorial Nursing Scholarship was
established in 1992 as a memorial by her daughter and family. Edna's
dream was always to be a nurse but she never realized this dream. She
raised four stepchildren and three children of her own. One of her
daughters graduated from Boise State Nursing Program in 1973.
Gordon Ross Medical
Foundation
Thanks to
the generous contribution of this Foundation, this is the third year
the Gordon Ross Medical Foundation Scholarships are available to Boise
State University nursing students.
Diana
Burleigh Sparks Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Diana Lee
Oberbillig Burleigh Sparks was born May 14, 1946, in Stibnite, ID. She
died May 8, 2002, from the lifelong complications of Type 1 diabetes.
She was a 1968 graduate of Boise Junior College with a degree in
nursing. She earned a bachelor of science in 1980 at the University of
San Francisco and later, a master’s in education from the University of
Idaho. Following her death, her husband and family established an
endowed scholarship to honor both her commitment to nursing and to
celebrate her life
Harvey
and Helen Springer Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is to honor the parents of Pamela J. Springer.
Neither Harvey nor Helen graduated from college, yet they raised their
daughter to know that college was always a part of her future. Harvey
and Helen supported their daughter and celebrated with her through four
college degrees; the final one being a PhD. Harvey and Helen were so
proud when their daughter choose to become a college professor; a
profession both believed to be an honor. This scholarship will help to
enable another nursing student to realize the dream of completing
advanced nursing education and giving back to the profession by
becoming a nursing professor.
Madge McBride Stacy
Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Madge McBride Stacy Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established by
her estate and nephew, Patrick McBride in 1994. Madge McBride Stacy
was born in 1919 at Hoyt, Colorado. She was the daughter of Henry
Leigh and Allie Rose McBride. Madge graduated from Boise High School
in 1937. She was a secretary for the Ada County Extension Services
from 1961 until 1981, when she retired.
Stirn Memorial
Scholarship
The Stirn Memorial Scholarship, established in 2003 by Georgia and Jim
Girvan, honors Georgia’s parents, Elmer and Betty Stirn. Betty, a
Registered Nurse, received her baccalaureate degree in nursing from
Kansas State University. She served in the Navy as a nurse during World
War II and practiced for many years in hospitals in Tacoma, Washington.
Elmer was also a veteran of World War II where he served in the U S
Army. Both Betty and Elmer valued education and encouraged their
daughters and son to obtain a college education.
Mae Swinehart Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Dr. Loy Swinehart established the Mae Swinehart Memorial Nursing
Scholarship in 2001. Mae graduated from the University of Washington
with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in 1940. She worked as an
emergency room nurse in Seattle and Chicago before moving to Boise in
1947. Mae was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1966, but remained a
devoted wife and mother until her death in 1993.
Clair F. and Zita A.
Vahey Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Clair F. and Zita A. Vahey Memorial Nursing Scholarship was
established by Dr. JoAnn T. Vahey (Professor, Department of Nursing)
and her family, John and Robert Vahey and Mary G. Vahey DeStephano, in
honor of their parents to provide an opportunity for women to earn a
baccalaureate degree in nursing. Neither Clair nor Zita had the
opportunity to attend college because of limited finances. Both,
however, used every means possible to educate themselves as well as
their children and to assist others to gain an education.
Mary VanVacter
Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Mary VanVacter Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in 1990
by her daughter, Dale VanVacter Angers, retired Major in the U.S. Army,
to provide opportunity for today's women to pursue a career in
nursing. Mary did not have the opportunity to pursue any formal
nursing education. She did use every learning opportunity available to
her so that she could care for the sick in her family and in the
community.
Helen Pettet Wright
Nursing Scholarship
The Helen Pettet Wright Nursing Scholarship was established in August,
2002, by Helen Pettet Wright, a native Idahoan, through her will.
Helen was a registered nurse graduating from St. Luke’s Hospital Nurse
Training School in 1939. Most of Helen’s professional career was spent
in the Washington and California working in hospitals and physician’s
offices. She returned to Idaho upon her retirement in 1980 to be near
her family. Helen was aware of the great need for registered nurses
and felt that many would need financial assistance to accomplish their
goal.
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Gary Craychee Memorial Scholarshp
Dr. Walter and Greg Craychee established the Gary Craychee Memorial
Scholarship in 1995. This scholarship honors Dr. Gary Craychee,
education supporter and former Department of Radiology Assistant
Professor. Dr. Craychee received his master’s degree from North Dakota
State University and his doctoral degree from the University of Iowa.
He taught at BSU for eight years. He died in 1989, shortly after
accepting a position at the University of Kuwait.
Scholarship
recipients must be full-time students enrolled in the Radiologic
Sciences Department possessing a GPA of 3.0 or better. Selected
students must demonstrate success, both academically and clinically.
Mack Radiological Tech Memorial Scholarship
The Mack Radiological Tech Memorial Scholarship was established in
1989. The Dr. James Mack Memorial/St. Alphonsus Radiology Group
Scholarship honors the memory of Dr. James Mack. Dr. Mack was a
prominent member of the St. Alphonsus Radiology Group and the first
Medical Director for the
Radiologic Sciences
Program. St. Alphonsus Radiology Group honors him with this
endowment. Students receiving this scholarship must be accepted into
the Radiologic Sciences Program and show academic success.
Scholarship
recipients must be a full-time student enrolled in the Radiologic
Sciences Department and have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Anna Mae O’Reilly Memorial Scholarship
The Anna Mae O’Reilly Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997.
Anna Mae O’Reilly was a terrific mom, gracious lady and fantastic
teacher. For years she brought the joy of learning to youngsters in
grades 3 and 6 at 98th
Street School in Los Angeles, California. Her advocacy of education
lives on in her offspring, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Recipients must be
in pursuit of a Bachelors degree (after acquiring Associates of Science
degree). Selection criteria to be based on scholastic achievement,
performance during clinical site rotations and an “enthusiasm to
learn.”
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Gail Bishop Memorial Respiratory Therapy Scholarship
The scholarship is granted under an endowment established by the Ada
County Medical Society Alliance to honor Gail Bishop who was Past
President of the Alliance. This scholarship program was established in
1983.
Recipients must be
full-time students entering the third or fourth year of the respiratory
therapy program and have a GPA of 2.8 or better.
Norco Medical Scholarship
The Norco Medical Scholarship was established and first awarded in
1992. Larry Kissler, the founder of Norco, is a long time supporter
and friend of respiratory care. This scholarship was developed to
assist with the educational expenses of students who show great promise
in furthering the profession of respiratory care.
Scholarship
recipients must be enrolled full-time, have at least a 3.0 GPA and
possess a great desire to enhance the profession of Respiratory Care.
Priority is granted to an Idaho resident who is entering the third year
of the respiratory therapy program.
Master of Health Science Scholarship
The Graduate Program Scholarship was started in 2001 by Jim and
Georgia Girvan to provide financial assistance to a student enrolled in
the Master of Health Science Program. Dr. Girvan currently serves as
Dean of the College of Health Sciences, and Ms. Girvan directs the
Idaho RADAR network that dispenses information on preventing tobacco
use, alcohol and other drug use or abuse.
Recipients must be
admitted to regular status in the
Master of Health Science program
having a GPA of 3.0 or better.
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