Bill and Mary Russell Scholarship
Sponsored by: Heartland Foundation
Apply Overview
| Minimum | Average | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award Amount | - | $500 | - |
| Awards Granted | - | 25 | - |
Application Deadline July 1
Type of Award Scholarship
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The Bill and Mary Russell Scholarship has an easy application process compared to similar scholarships. It might not require extensive essays or interviews.
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The Bill and Mary Russell Scholarship is slightly competitive compared to similar scholarships.
Scholarship Criteria
Selection is based upon description of career goals, volunteer and work experience, awards/honors, letters of recommendation, transcript, class rank, GPA, and financial need. Applicant must be enrolled full-time in an approved nursing or other health-related program and must be a resident of one of the following counties: Decatur, Fremont, Page, Ringgold, or Taylor (Iowa), Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, or Nemaha (Kans.), Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Davies, DeKalb, Gentry Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, or Worth (Miss.), Nemaha or Richardson (Nebr.).
Requirements for the Bill and Mary Russell Scholarship
Academics
| Enrollment Levels |
College freshman College sophomore College junior College senior Master's-level study Doctoral-level study |
| Major/Program |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialist Critical Care Nursing Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS) Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing Nurse Anesthetist Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant Nursing Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) Nursing Science (MS, PhD) Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing Pediatric Nurse/Nursing Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing Public Health (MPH, DPH) Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing |
Demographics
| County |
Andrew, MO Atchison, KS Atchison, MO Brown, KS Buchanan, MO Caldwell, MO Clinton, MO Daviess, MO Decatur, IA Dekalb, MO Doniphan, KS Fremont, IA Gentry, MO Grundy, MO Harrison, MO Holt, MO Livingston, MO Mercer, MO Nemaha, KS Nemaha, NE Nodaway, MO Page, IA Richardson, NE Ringgold, IA Taylor, IA Worth, MO |
Contact Information
Karen Acord, Program Manager
Scholarship Questions and Answers
Separate application required?
No
Award must be repaid?
No
Award is renewable?
No
Award is granted yearly?
Yes
Other Scholarships Offered by Heartland Foundation
What are some similar scholarships?
Some additional Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) scholarships include Rudolph and Fannie Susman Scholarship, Technical Scholarship and Lorna (Belyea) Glencross Scholarship. See more Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) scholarships.
How many awards are given out?
There is an average of 25 recipients each year.
How much can I receive for this scholarship?
The least you can earn from the Bill and Mary Russell Scholarship is $500, but it gives out $500 on average. The maximum award is $500. Try our Scholarship Search for more awards with a maximum of $500.
