Graduate School Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Semester Available:
Fall and Spring
Selection Criteria:
2.5 GPA or higher
Program of Study:
MSN
Gregory D. Stone Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$2,000
Semester Available:
Fall
Selection Criteria:
- Recipient must demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering compassionate care for all patients. This commitment can be stated in an essay and/or demonstrated in past work, volunteer, or church-related experiences
- Must actively promote and demonstrate healthy living practices, as evidenced by participating in nutritional programs, physical fitness and other athletic programs
Program of Study:
BSN or MSN
About the Scholarship:
The Gregory D. Stone Endowed Nursing Scholarship was established in 2018 to support the education and development of professional nurses. It was created in memory and honor of Gregory D. Stone, a life-long resident of Peoria. Greg went to college to study business and later became a real estate appraiser and developer. He was passionate about learning and healthy living. The scholarship both honors his values and serves to promote health and wellness for others.
Hannah Morris Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Semester Available:
Spring
Selection Criteria:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Junior or Senior
- Applicant must speak to interest in OB/Peds/Midwifery in application essay
Program of Study:
BSN
About the Scholarship:
Hannah Morris was a nursing student at Methodist College from fall of 2011 to the spring of 2013. Hannah had wanted to be a labor and delivery nursing since she was 10 years old. She loved babies and children and this passion was reflected in her close relationship with her young nephew and her involvement in the pre-K department at her church. Hannah placed a strong emphasis on her relationship with her family. She often visited her grandparents to swim and get on her grandpa's "John Deere" to mow their grass. She loved spending time with her nephew playing games and taking him to the park. Hannah's cheerful smile and laugh seemed to brighten up any room she visited. Hannah hoped to continue on with her education and obtain a master's degree and eventually become a midwife. While searching for a college to attend, Methodist College caught Hannah's interest for many reasons. It offered her an opportunity to shadow on the labor and delivery floor where she was able to observe a C-section. She was thrilled by the experience and pleased to learn she could enroll straight from high school. This would allow her the complete her BSN at Methodist. The small class sizes and the opportunity to form a one-on-one relationship with the instructor were important to her. She placed much importance on close connections with others. Hannah liked the idea of attending a school with people who shared her dream of working in the medical field. The closeness of Methodist College to her home allowed her to commute to campus and save money. Saving money was an important goal for this practical young woman. Hannah was a dedicated student who took her studies very seriously. She emphasized organization, creating many to-do lists to keep track of her many responsibilities. Hannah took great pride in accomplishments great and small and each item she crossed off was a little victory. She was self-driven and set high standards for herself. The immense pride she took in her work drove her to always do her best in any endeavor she pursued. At the end of her second year at Methodist, April 2013, she was diagnosed was a rare sarcoma cancer. Her sister Ashleigh moved back from Chicago to be with her. Ashleigh provided love, encouragement, compassion and care for Hannah. Doctors at Mayo Clinic and Northwestern University Hospital were unable to help her overcome this aggressive cancer. Despite her intense pain and suffering, she never gave up on her faith in God and her desire to finish school. During her time at Methodist College, Hannah's cheerful nature, passion for the healthcare field and love of close relationships led her to develop many meaningful connections with her fellow students and instructors. On July 14th, 2013 Hannah entered her heavenly home. Her parents, sister and the rest of her family can think of no better legacy than to help an aspiring nurse fulfill their dream.
Harold McAvoy Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,500
Semester Available:
Fall
Selection Criteria:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Junior or Senior
- Preference must be given to a non-traditional college student, male student, or someone in surgical nursing. These should be spoken to in the application essay.
Program of Study:
BSN, RN-BSN, MSN
About the Scholarship:
Harold E. "Mac" McAvoy was born in East Peoria in 1940. He attended East Peoria High School and was the Drum Major for the high school band. He was always a leader, leading by the example he set for others. Harold was a popular young man with a tremendous sense of humor. Harold attended the Methodist Medical Center School of Nursing, graduating in 1963. He worked as a registered nurse until he joined the United States Army Nurse Corp. He served active duty from January 1963 to February 1970 as a captain and received a Bronze Star for meritorious duty at the 95th Evac Hospital in Da Nang, Vietnam. His Colonel said " Harold was the best - a one of a kind individual with a wonderful sense of humor. His jokes and stories kept everyone's spirits high during a very difficult time." When Harold came home to East Peoria from his service in Vietnam he returned to Methodist and worked as a Registered Nurse in the surgical area. He advanced to the position of Surgical Coordinator. He retired from OSF St. Francis on November 1, 2002, after 41 years of nursing. At Methodist the Chaplains are the connection for patient families to the operating room during surgery. Chaplains receive regular updates from the Surgical Nursing Coordinator and other members of the team and share this information with the family in the waiting area. This program resulted from the joint efforts of Chaplain Larry Kirk and Harold McAvoy. Harold is remembered by his co-workers as conducting himself in a very professional manner at all times. He was a leader and a motivator and wanted people to succeed for themselves not just "for the job". He encouraged, mentored, and celebrated the success of his team members. He always had a joke or a story to share that would lighten any moment that became too heavy. Harold died December 30, 2004. His memorial contributions and contributions from his family have made this scholarship possible.
Harry and Julia Leming Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Semester Available:
Fall and Spring
Selection Criteria:
Application essay should speak to high level of compassion and a dream of becoming a nurse.
Program of Study:
BSN, RN-BSN, MSN
About the Scholarship:
This award was established in 1988 after the death of Harry Leming. Rather than leaving an amount in her will to nurse education for a scholarship, Julia Leming decided to establish the award while she was still living so she could enjoy knowing the recipients of her scholarship and following their careers with pride. Julia passed away in 2007, but students continue to receive a scholarship thanks to their generosity.
Helen Turley Carlton was a member of the Class of 1931. She was a registered nurse at Methodist Medical Center for many years, working in Obstetrics. She moved to Jasper, Wyoming in 1936, where she continued her nursing career. In 1979, she returned to Macomb, Illinois, where she lived until her death in May 2000. She was 92 and even as a patient in a nursing home, continued to provide her compassionate nursing care to others. This scholarship was established by her niece, Carol Agner in 2000.
Helen R. Waldo graduated from the Methodist Medical Center School of Nursing in 1943. She was a Private Duty Nurse for many years and then worked in the Lacon Clinic from 1959 to 1977. Helen and her husband Leslie Waldo had three children. This scholarship was established in 2002 by her husband and her daughter Patsy as a Memorial Tribute to Helen and her nursing career.
James P. Jeschke Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Semester Available:
Spring
Selection Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- Application essay should reflect that applicant is a non-traditional student, responsible, and employed throughout the year.
- Application references should reflect that applicant has above average clinical skills.
Program of Study:
BSN
About the Scholarship:
James Jeschke was a 1997 graduate of the Methodist School of Nursing. He obtained his RN license during the summer while working in the Heart Care Center at Methodist Medical Center of Illinois. He died unexpectedly in September of that year. Jim was a true "Renaissance Man". Jim served in the Civic Air Patrol as a commander. He graduated from the United Technical Institute in Milwaukee in 1966 and was the chief technician in the first successful heart transplant in the Midwest. He also was a paramedic for OSF St. Francis Medical Center and managed the Mobile Medic Ambulance for many years. He was an accountant for Ragan Communications. He also was a volunteer for 10 years for the West Peoria Fire and Rescue Squad, last serving as an Assistant Chief.
Neal F. Ragan, Jr., President of Ragan Communications established this scholarship to honor the memory of James Jeschke. Jim worked for Mr. Ragan for several years prior to and during his nursing education program. Mr. Ragan greatly admired Jim, his determination and his compassion for others.
Janet McLaughlin/Emiko Yang Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,500
Semester Available:
Spring
Selection Criteria:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Junior or Senior
- Applicant must demonstrate in their essay their dedication to the ideals of nursing and how they are a strong patient advocate
Program of Study:
BSN
About the Scholarship:
Janet R. McLaughlin graduated from the Methodist Medical Center School of Nursing in 1956. She spent several years as a nurse educator, in addition to serving as the Director of Methodist School of Nursing from 1984-1996. She currently resides in Morton, Illinois.
Emiko was born in Hawaii, on the island of Maui. "We had a large family. My parents were beekeepers." After high school, she received her nurse training at Queens Hospital in Honolulu. She came to Peoria through a family contact at Bradley University. She raised three sons: Byron, Leonard and Lloyd. She became a surgical nurse at Methodist Hospital and went on to become the evening 2nd shift nursing director, a position she held for 32 years. Emiko volunteered with Unity Way for 20 years and with Wildlife Prairie Park and the Peoria Park District. "I must tell you what I did for fun," Emiko says. "I ran four marathons and took up scuba diving." Her goal was 100 dives, she only made it to 75. Emiko traveled extensively, including Costa Rica, South Africa, Kenya, Nepal, India, Ecuador, Spain, China, and Mexico. She also has a keen interest in medicinal remedies that natives use from trees and plants. Emiko shares a passion with her partner Maury Brucker for working with nature preserves and protected lands, so present and future generations can enjoy the prairies, plants and birds that occupy those areas.
A dear friend of Jan's established this scholarship. This scholarship will be available every year, beginning in the fall of 2002 (even years for Janet McLaughlin and odd years for Emiko Yang).
Maury is a longtime supporter of Methodist and Methodist College and is proud to honor the memory of his sister Jeanette, who had a passion for education, by assisting a nursing student with their future career.
Jeanine Spain Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Semester Available:
Spring
Selection Criteria:
- Junior or Senior 3.0 GPA or higher maintained throughout final two years of BSN program at Methodist College
- Is a single parent with financial need
- Desires to become employed by UnityPoint Health - Central Illinois and begin their career working at the bedside
- Demonstrates through their scholarship application essay that they exhibit a commitment to advancing nursing with passion, innovation, advocacy and leadership keeping patients at the center of all we do.
Program of Study:
BSN
About the Scholarship:
The Jeanine Spain Endowed Nursing Scholarship was established by Jeanine Spain in 2015. Jeanine is a graduate of the Methodist School of Nursing diamond jubilee class in 1975. Jeanine began her nursing career at Methodist Hospital (UnityPoint Health) as a bedside nurse on 4 Hamilton which was a 54-bed med-surg unit.
Jeanine's nursing career was predominately in critical care which was her passion and opened the door to many different roles. Opportunities to expand into different roles such as charge nurse, manager, director of nursing and other departments within the hospital to her current role as Chief Nursing Officer for UnityPoint Health Peoria.
Methodist has been generous to Jeanine, assisting her to achieve her educational advancement from a BSN to a master's degree. These milestones were achieved because of the commitment UnityPoint Health makes to their employees to assist them in achieving their goals.
Jeanine wants to assist by giving back to an individual who is pursuing their nursing dream. This individual must be entering their third year at Methodist College and meet the above criteria to be eligible for the Jeanine Spain Scholarship.
JoAnn Landis Semelroth Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$500
Semester Available:
Spring
Selection Criteria:
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Junior or Senior
- Applicant's references should reflect their exceptional level of compassion, skill and caring for patients
Program of Study:
BSN
About the Scholarship:
JoAnn Landis Semelroth was born in Kewanee, IL on June 4, 1927. After graduating from Kewanee High School in 1945, she began attending what was then Methodist Hospital Training School and graduated in 1948. She began her career as a Registered Nurse at Kewanee Hospital and then returned to Peoria in about 1950 to work at Methodist Hospital. JoAnn served as a Head Nurse on the Surgical Recovery Unit on 8 Glen Oak and also on a medical floor that was then called 5 West. JoAnn left Methodist for about 2 years in the mid-60's to serve as Head Nurse at Highview Nursing Home in Peoria. JoAnn returned to Methodist in 1967 as a Clinical Instructor at the Methodist School of Nursing. After 22 years of teaching over 1,085 students, she retired in 1989.
JoAnn practiced as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years, working for 37 of those years at Methodist. Throughout her career, she demonstrated an exceptional capacity for compassion and advocacy in caring for patients and teaching student nurses. JoAnn received several awards during her career at Methodist such as Employee of the Month, Nurse of the Year and Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. JoAnn's granddaughter, Jenna Darnell, is also a nurse and graduated from Methodist College with her BSN in 2011. JoAnn passed away at the age of 86 years on February 19, 2014. This scholarship has been established by her children, family members and friends as a Memorial Tribute to honor JoAnn's memory, her kind and giving spirit, and her Nursing career.
John Cation Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$500
Semester Available:
Spring
Selection Criteria:
- Is in good academic standing
- Has financial need
- Is a non-traditional student and a parent
- Has a part-time job
- Demonstrated through scholarship application essay that they have financial need
- Senior
Program of Study:
BSN
About the Scholarship:
The John Cation Nursing Scholarship was established in August of 2016 to provide financial assistance to a Methodist College Nursing Student
Joyce and Dr. Michael Cashman Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Semester Available:
Spring
Program of Study:
BSN
About the Scholarship:
The Joyce and Dr. Michael Cashman Nursing Scholarship was established in 2013 by Dr. Cashman. Dr. Cashman is a retired gastroenterology physician who has always dreamed about having the resources to make a big difference. Over the years he has learned that small acts of kindness can make a big difference in individual lives. Dr. Cashman and his wife Joyce have tried to keep true to that philosophy by supporting nursing and medical education. They were married before Michael attended medical school and had their first son during his sophomore year. The finance story did not change. Multiple jobs during school got them by with modest loans and scholarships making up the difference.
The Leonard Yang, M.D. Endowed Nursing Scholarship was established in 2021 to honor the work of Leonard Yang, M.D., son of Emiko Yang, a longtime Foundation supporter and retired UnityPoint Health Evening Nursing Supervisor. Emiko wished to honor her son through the support of scholarship funds for Methodist College students pursuing careers in the healthcare field, a field both Emiko and her son have devoted their lives to.
Leonard grew up in Peoria, IL and attended Illinois Central College, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. He served as an attending physician at UnityPoint Health from 1993 - 2000 and was the medical director of the Emergency Department during that time. He then relocated to Winchester, VA where he worked for Winchester Emergency Physicians and was a staff physician at Winchester Medical Center until 2020. Leonard currently volunteers his time and expertise serving as Chair of the Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Hospice in VA. Leonard is also an avid long distance bike rider.
Marie Fortino Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$700
Semester Available:
Spring
Program of Study:
BSN, RN-BSN, MSN
About the Scholarship:
Marie Fortino received her nursing diploma from Mt. Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas in 1936. A small-town girl from southeastern Kansas, Marie knew in high school that she wanted to become a nurse. At Mt. Carmel, Marie and the other students lived on the top floor of the hospital. They rotated in service according to seniority and were assigned to night duty three months at a time. In due course, Marie passed her state boards and became a registered nurse. In Marie's own words, "Times were hard and jobs were scarce. I was fortunate to be hired in a small hospital in Belleville, Kansas 400 miles from home. My dream had become a reality." A year later, she moved to Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, medical advances were taking place. The first successful lung transplant was performed while Marie was at Barnes, and penicillin was in early stages of use. After two years Marie relocated to Burge Hospital in Springfield, Missouri as a supervisor so that she could be closer to her family. In 1943 Marie married and as was customary at the time, resigned from nursing to care for her husband and home. In time, two daughters were born. She retained her interest in medicine and participated in the original trial of the Salk vaccine for polio. After her daughters were in high school, Marie completed refresher courses, renewed her nursing license and rejoined her chosen profession. "It was a shock," Marie told her daughters, "to learn the advancement and changes made in the twenty years I had not worked." She accepted a part-time position in a psychiatric ward and from there in 1964 became a school nurse in a disadvantaged area. She spent much of her time educating parents, teachers and children about the importance of health care and about how to take responsibility for their own health. In 1975, Marie heard about a college degree program called "University without Walls." She and her supervisor worked with Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas to establish a similar program for nurses in the Wichita area. In 1977, through this program, Marie earned her bachelor's degree in nursing. Marie Fortino died in 1997. She was the first generation in her family to earn a college degree. She became a nurse during the Depression, when there was no money, and it was almost unheard of for women to work outside the home. She worked in segregated, underprivileged communities before integration and equal treatment became law. She helped create an innovative way for Kansas nurses to earn college degrees without interrupting their careers. All her life Marie Fortino served others, maintained awareness of medical advances, and followed her dreams. This scholarship was established by her daughter to honor her actions, her memory and to provide other aspiring nurses the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
Marlene Mossberger Woodfill, PhD Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Semester Available:
Spring
Selection Criteria:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Junior or Senior
- Application essay should reflect desire to work in mental health or in-school health nursing
Program of Study:
BSN, RN-BSN, MSN Bridge
About the Scholarship:
Marlene Mossberger grew up in Streator, Illinois and was a 1952 graduate of the Methodist School of Nursing. She was a Staff Nurse, Head Nurse and Nursing Supervisor at various locations from 1952 - 1970. Dr. Mossberger returned to school in 1965 and earned the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Education (Major: Health Education) in 1968, Master of Arts (Major: Health Education) in 1973 and Doctor of Philosophy (Major: Health Education, Minor: Curriculum) in 1986. Dr. Mossberger's PhD. Dissertation was a history of school nursing titled, The Role of the Nurse in the School Setting: An Historical View As Reflected in the Literature from 1902 Through 1982. The American School Health Association published a condensed version of this dissertation in 1991. A copy of this book can be found in the Methodist College Historical Collection. Dr. Mossberger married Charles Woodfill in 1956 and they raised one daughter. She retired from active nursing in 1992. Marlene passed away in 2015.
Mary Jane Dowling Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$800
Semester Available:
Spring
Selection Criteria:
Application essay should reflect character, demonstrate skills in patient care and their interest in working in the mental health field.
Program of Study:
BSN, RN-BSN, MSN Bridge
About the Scholarship:
Mary Jane (Young) Dowling was raised as an only child in Morrison, a small town in Northern Illinois. She graduated in the high school class of 1964 as Valedictorian and received a full ride scholarship to attend Illinois Wesleyan University from where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1968. In return for her scholarship, she was required to work as an RN at an Illinois Department of Mental Health facility for 3 years. She chose Peoria State Hospital in Bartonville (hospital closed in 1972) and she has many fond yet some scary memories of her time there.
After the birth of her first son in 1971, she came to Methodist Hospital to work in Obstetrical Nursing. Shortly thereafter, she transferred to the School of Nursing to teach psychiatric nursing (many exciting clinical areas) and eventually became the recruiter in 1987 after having finished her MSN in Community Health Nursing at Lewis University.
Mary Jane enjoyed 40 years at Methodist College of Nursing (now Methodist College) before she retired in 2012. She loved meeting new people and working with students. Her biggest accomplishment, besides raising two wonderful sons (Mike and Matt), is the legacy she feels when she encounters a former Methodist graduate who is doing well in the nursing field and may be her health care resource now.
Mary Jane lives in the Peoria area and loves to be involved in Methodist College activities and previously served as a volunteer at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Oncology. She is now traveling a lot and especially going to see her 5, so very special, grandchildren in Greenville, SC. She feels very blessed to have had so many wonderful mentors and years at Methodist School of Nursing and Methodist College of Nursing and continues to be excited about the future of nursing and nursing education at Methodist College.
Millard J. Koch Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Semester Available:
Spring
Selection Criteria:
Expressed interest in Obstetrics
Program of Study:
BSN
About the Scholarship:
The Millard J. Koch Endowed Nursing Scholarship was established in 1977 by Millard J. Koch in thanks for the care his wife received as she was dying and to honor his sister, E. Hazel Koch who taught in the Methodist School of Nursing. Miss Koch was the OB instructor and "lived for Methodist". She even had her office in the hospital.
Nursing Student Endowed Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Semester Available:
Spring
Selection Criteria:
Junior or Senior
Program of Study:
BSN
About the Scholarship:
The Nursing Student Endowed Scholarship was established in 2016 by an anonymous donor.
PNC Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Semester Available:
Fall
Selection Criteria:
- 3.25 GPA or higher
- Shows financial need by meeting Low-to-moderate-income requirements
- Is from Central Illinois and intends to remain and work in Central Illinois following graduation
- First semester Freshman
Program of Study:
BSN, RN-BSN, Second Degree
About the Scholarship:
The PNC Endowed Scholarship was established in 2015 by PNC in Peoria as a response to a request from the Foundation and in support of the Methodist College Expansion Campaign. Should the recipient maintain the qualifications listed above and reapply each semester; the PNC Scholarship will follow them through their entire BSN program. *maximum of 8 semesters.
R. Emma and Lester E. Ackerman Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Semester Available:
Fall
Selection Criteria:
2.6 GPA or higher
Program of Study:
BSN, RN-BSN, MSN
About the Scholarship:
The R. Emma and Lester E. Ackerman Endowed Nursing Scholarship was established by the children of Rose and Lester to honor their memory. Their son, Owen Ackerman, has been an active member of the Methodist Health Services Board and the Methodist Medical Center Foundation Board. Their daughter, Carol Ackerman Reynolds (Mrs. Warren) has worked for Methodist as a member of the Service League since 1990.
RN-BSN Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Semester Available:
Fall and Spring
Selection Criteria:
2.5 GPA or higher
Program of Study:
RN-BSN
Ron Taylor Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$500
Semester Available:
Fall
Selection Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- 3.0 GPA or higher
Program of Study:
BSN
About the Scholarship:
Ronald Dean Taylor was adopted at 21 days old and was the joy of his parents' lives. His mental illness symptoms did not emerge until his middle school years. It took many years to diagnose and find medications to help control the symptoms. After living in group homes and going to therapy, he advanced enough to live in his own apartment for 18 ½ years. He learned to understand his illness and accept it. He learned which was which of his many medications and was good at keeping his appointments. Ron had a very loving personality and loved being around people. He was a very loving son, brother, nephew and cousin. He always took the time to help his parents as he could and called them daily. He died on July 14, 2009, three days before his 50th birthday.
This scholarship was established by his mother, Marjorie Taylor in hopes that this award can encourage a nursing student to study, learn and go into the field of mental health. Working in this field can help many people with disabilities live a happy and healthy life.
Rosemarie Murdock Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount:
$500
Semester Available:
Fall
Selection Criteria:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Junior or Senior
Program of Study:
BSN
About the Scholarship:
Rosemarie Ewing Murdock grew up in Central Illinois graduating from Bradford High School in 1951. She enrolled at the Methodist Medical Center School of Nursing and graduated in October 1954. She met her husband Charles while attending classes at Bradley University. They raised two daughters, Kristie and Kelli. Rosie was a Registered Nurse for 48 years and a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner for 27 years. She was a staff nurse with Dr. Dean Bordeaux from 1956 to 1976. For 23 years, she was a Clinical Instructor on the faculty of the Family Practice Residency Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria and Methodist Medical Center. Rosie developed and coordinated community health care clinics at the downtown YWCA and B'Nai B'rith Senior Retirement Home. She worked as a nurse practitioner at the Methodist Women's Health Center. Rosie was greatly respected by her co-workers at Methodist. She was awarded the Methodist Medical Center "I Care" employee of the month award in 1979 and again in 2001. In 1996 she was awarded the Methodist School of Nursing "Outstanding Alumna of the Year" award. Rosie was also selected one of WEEK's "Central Illinois' 25 Women in Leadership" in 2001.
Rosemarie Murdock's faith and her dedication to nursing combined to give her a very special and unique ministry. She was always caring, available and showed unconditional acceptance to her patients. She volunteered for many organizations throughout her life and had a love for learning, gardening, art, crafts and adventure. Rosie lost her battle with cancer in April 2003. Her memorial contributions and contributions from her daughters and their families have made this scholarship possible.
In 2013 UnityPoint Health - Methodist honored the memory of Rosemarie Murdock by naming the newly established Advanced Practitioner of the Year Award after her. The Rosemarie Murdock Advanced Practitioner of the Year award is given out yearly at the UnityPoint Health - Methodist employee banquet.
Seifried Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Semester Available:
Spring
Selection Criteria:
- Currently works a part-time or full-time job in addition to going to school
- Central Illinois Native (preferred)
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to serving others and delivering compassionate care for all patients
Program of Study:
BSN
About the Scholarship:
The Seifried Nursing Scholarship was established in 2019 to support the education and development of professional nurses. It was created by Methodist alumna Kristin Seifried (Chance), a native of Peoria, Illinois. Kristin attended Methodist College and graduated with a nursing degree and currently resides in North Carolina with her family. The scholarship is intended to be awarded to a student who demonstrates a strong passion for nursing, commitment to serving others, and a disciplined work ethic.