Nursing Scholarships & Awards
For Students Completing Their First Year of Study

May & Graduation Awards

Awarded in May to Students Completing Their First Year of Study:

• Gunard Berry Carlson Award ($400)
• Ethel Charlton Award ($500)
• Coatesville Athletic Association Scholarship ($500)
• Doris K. Cumber Memorial Award and Harvey Award ($300 combined)
• Henrietta Potter Hankin Award ($500)
• James Loren Cox Nursing Scholarships (Five $1,000 scholarships)

Awarded at Graduation to Graduating Students:

• Alumni Association Award ($150)
• Margaret Barnes Award ($100)

Criteria for May and Graduation Awards:

• The student has a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.
• The student demonstrates consistent exemplary clinical performance in the care of clients for the respective award in a specified area (see below).
• The student is self-directed in seeking further learning opportunities in this specialty.
• The student develops and maintains rapport with members of the health team so that communication is constructive and effective.

Application Process:

1. Interested students may submit a letter of application by April 1st indicating why they should receive consideration for a particular scholarship or award, including their name, address and phone number. Attached to the application letter should be the student's latest transcript from the Brandywine School of Nursing, clinical evaluations, and any letters of reference the applicant wishes to include. All materials should be sent to the attention of Frances M. Sheehan, President and CEO, Brandywine Health Foundation, 50 S. 1st Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320.  These letters will be shared with the Brandywine School of Nursing’s Curriculum Committee.
2. A list of students with a GPA of 2.5 is distributed to the Curriculum Committee at the Brandywine School of Nursing in April for the purpose of determining additional eligible students for various awards, in addition to those who have expressed interest (see #1). Curriculum Committee members present eligible candidates to the Brandywine Health Foundation for final approval and the distribution of award letters.
   
3. A student may receive more than one award and awards should not be given if no one particular student qualifies.
4. Graduation award recipients receive checks as indicated; those receiving scholarships at the May breakfast reception have their tuition credited upon the Foundation’s submission of scholarship funds to the Brandywine School of Nursing.

May and Graduation Award Descriptions:

• Gunard Berry Carlson Award is presented to a student who has a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or greater, demonstrates above average standards for clinical performance and has excellent character references from the faculty.
• Ethel Charlton Award is provided by the family of Ethel Charlton in her memory. Ethel was a 1930 graduate of Coatesville (Brandywine) School of Nursing. In addition to meeting the generic award criteria, the student demonstrates devotion to nursing, concern for others and has financial need.
• The Coatesville Athletic Association Scholarship is given to a student with a GPA 2.5 or above. This student demonstrates the leadership role of the professional nurse in service to the community.
• The Doris K. Cumber Memorial Award is presented to an N150 student who shows great promise in nursing. Miss Cumber was Director of Nursing from May 1954 to 1970 at which time she became Administrative Assistant of the Coatesville Hospital, a position she held until her death in April 1971. Clinical performance, character, and attitude are considered in the selection of the recipient.
• The Henrietta Potter Hankin Award is presented to a first year student who has a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above, and has demonstrated out-standing clinical performance and positive personal characteristics in dealing with patients, peers and families.
• The James Loren Cox Scholarships were established by Mr. Cox’s daughter, Jennifer McNeil, in his memory and in recognition of the nursing care he received while a patient at Brandywine Hospital.
• The Alumni Association Award is presented by the Alumni Association of the Coatesville/Brandywine School of Nursing to a member of the class who has shown the most personal and professional growth during the education program.
• The Margaret Barnes Award is given in memory of Margaret Barnes who was an exemplary nursing figure. This award is given to a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding performance in providing psychological, social and emotional care. In addition, this graduate has excellent communication skills and has performed well in the care of clients/patients with psychiatric problems.

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