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The Mission Belles Nursing Education Fund

IMPORTANT DETAILS

For RN students enrolled in a fully accredited associate or baccalaureate of nursing program, graduating between December 2024 and August 2025 in the Western North Carolina area or in border states of Western North Carolina offering in-state tuition.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

  • Received or postmarked by: May 31, 2024

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

Completed packet with online application, two recommendations, official transcripts, and any attachments must be submitted as a complete packet by the application deadline. Late submissions will not be considered (removed unless completing online application).

Packet can be submitted by:

  • Mail:  Mission Belles Nursing Education Committee, C/O Scholarships at Pisgah Health Foundation, PO Box 2440, Brevard, NC, 28712

  • Hand-deliver: 67 W Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • FUNDS AVAILABLE:

    For seniors who graduate between December 2024 and August 2025

    Funds will be distributed after the final drop/add date for the semester and will be made payable to the school in the name of the student

    Unused funds must be refunded to the Mission Belles Nursing Education Fund

    Persons enrolled in a fully accredited Associate or Baccalaureate of Nursing program who will graduate between December 2024 and August 2025, in the Western North Carolina area.

  • Overall B average (3.0 unweighted GPA) from the nursing program in which the student is currently enrolled

    Official transcript, two sealed recommendation letters, and completed application must be submitted as a complete packet by the application deadline of May 31, 2024.

    Late submissions will not be considered

  • Please use the Mission Belles Nursing Education Fund recommendation form for the two required recommendations.

    Recommendation Form: Download Form

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Complete Application Online:

(print application available upon request)

The Jane Walker Freeman Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Application Deadline:  2024 Dates To Be Announced

The Jane Walker Freeman Memorial Nursing Scholarship is designed to encourage Transylvania County students to enter the field of nursing in the pursuit of an RN certification or in the pursuit of a B.S.N certification. 

For more information, please contact us at scholarships@PisgahHealthFoundation.org

  • The Jane Walker Freeman Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established by her family and friends in 1987 as a remembrance of Jane Walker Freeman and her contribution to humanity. The funds have been placed with the Pisgah Health Foundation as an endowed scholarship with the income providing tuition support for deserving Transylvanians entering the nursing profession.  Jane Walker Freeman was a generous, caring person who contributed much to all. It was her hope that recipients of this fund, upon receiving their nursing certification, would become contributors and encourage others to give to the support and advancement of their fellow persons.

  • The award will be in varying amounts, depending upon the earnings of the endowed scholarship fund. The award will be made annually by the Awards Committee, which is selected by the Pisgah Health Foundation office.

    The scholarship will be awarded for a one-year period and may be renewed if the student’s progress is satisfactory.

Russell O. Lyday Healthcare Scholarship

Application Deadline:  2024 Dates To Be Announced

The Russell O. Lyday Healthcare Scholarship encourages Transylvania County students to enter the healthcare industry.

For more information, please contact us at scholarships@PisgahHealthFoundation.org

  • This scholarship began as a monetary gift from Dr. Russell O. Lyday and the gift was eventually transitioned into an endowment. Dr. Lyday was born in Transylvania County and practiced medicine for most of his life. As a means of recognizing his contributions to the health and well-being of North Carolinians, a portion of this endowment is used as a scholarship to encourage Transylvania County students to enter the healthcare industry.

  • The award will be in varying amounts, depending upon the earnings of the endowed scholarship fund. The award will be made annually by the Awards Committee, which is selected by the Pisgah Health Foundation office.

    The scholarship will be awarded for a one-year period and may be renewed if the student’s progress is satisfactory.