Joan D. Kramer '74 Scholarship

The Joan D. Kramer ’74 Scholarship provides up to four awards of $2,500 each to eligible graduate nursing students enrolled in the Department of Nursing’s Entry-Level Master of Science (ELMS) Program.

Applicants must:
• Be enrolled full-time in the College of Health Professions, Department of Nursing’s ELMS Program.
• Be in good academic standing, as demonstrated by:

• M4 students: A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the ELMS Program.
• M1 students: A prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Essay Requirement
Eligible students should submit an essay describing personal and/or financial hardship or need. The essay should also highlight the applicant’s service to the community.

Important Dates
• Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
• Awards Announced: October 2026