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:
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$1500.00 |
Semester Available: |
Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Applicant must have achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA
Applicant must be a Junior or Senior
Applicant must demonstrate in their essay their dedication to the ideals of nursing and how they are a strong patient advocate
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Program of Study: |
Any undergraduate nursing program |
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. 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).
Jeanine Spain Scholarship
Award Amount: |
Varies by year, minimum award $1000 |
Semester Available: |
Beginning Spring 2017 |
Selection Criteria: |
Student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout their final two years of BSN program at Methodist College
Is a single parent with financial need
Desires to become employed by UnityPoint Health-Peoria 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.
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Program of Study: |
BSN Nursing Program |
The Jeanine Spain 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 the Methodist College and meet the criteria to be eligible for the Jeanine Spain Scholarship.
John Cation Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$500.00 |
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 their scholarship application essay that they have financial need
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Program of Study: |
An individual who is in their senior year of the BSN Program at Methodist College |
The John Cation Scholarship was established in August of 2016 to provide to financial assistance to a Methodist College Nursing Student.
JoAnn Landis Semelroth Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount:
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$500.00 |
Semester Available: |
Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Applicant must be a Junior or Senior
Applicant's references should reflect their exceptional level of compassion and skill and caring for patients
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Program of Study: |
Any undergraduate nursing program |
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.
Joyce and Michael Cashman Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Applicant must complete the scholarship application |
Program of Study: |
Any undergraduate nursing program |
Marie Fortino Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$700.00 |
Semester Available: |
Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Complete the scholarship application |
Program of Study: |
Any nursing students |
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 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 Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Applicant must have achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA
Applicant must be a Junior or Senior
Applicant's essay should reflect their desire to work in mental health or in-school health nursing
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Program of Study: |
Any undergraduate nursing program |
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: 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 Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$800.00 |
Semester Available: |
Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Applicant's essay should reflect their character, demonstrate their skills in patient care and their interest to work in the mental health field. |
Program of Study: |
Any undergraduate nursing program |
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 somewhat involved in MC activities and volunteering at Unity Point Health--Methodist. 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 MSON and MCON and continues to be excited about the future of nursing and nursing education at MC.
Methodist Alumni Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Fall and Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
- 3.0 or higher GPA
- Application essay must speak to individual having high moral character and being employed during the school year.
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Program of Study: |
Any student enrolled in the traditional four-year Nursing program |
Methodist Alumni Scholarship was established by an anonymous donor to benefit students who work while attending Methodist College.
Methodist College Bachelor of Science in Health Science Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Fall and Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or higher |
Program of Study: |
Any Methodist College BSHS student |
Methodist College Exploring Scholarship
Award Amount:
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$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Fall and Spring*
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Selection Criteria: |
Award recipient must be a student who is a graduate of Quest Charter Academy High School. Award recipient must have actively participate in the Exploring Program for a minimum of one academic year prior to their acceptance to Methodist College.
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Program of Study: |
Any 4 year program |
The Methodist College Exploring Scholarship was established in 2014 as part of the college's continued commitment to providing Healthcare Education to the Peoria Community and its partnership with Quest Charter Academy High School.
Methodist College Freshman Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Fall and Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Applicant must have a 3.0 or higher GPA |
Program of Study: |
Any Methodist College Freshman |
Methodist College Graduate School Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Fall and Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Applicant must have a 2.5 or higher GPA |
Program of Study: |
Any Methodist College Graduate School Student |
Methodist College Nursing Scholarship (This endowed scholarship was established by an anonymous donor to assist nursing students.)
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Must complete the scholarship application |
Program of Study: |
Any Junior or Senior in the BSN program |
Methodist College RN-BSN Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Fall and Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or higher |
Program of Study: |
Any Methodist College RN-BSN student |
Methodist College Sophomore Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Fall and Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA or higher |
Program of Study: |
Any Methodist College Sophomore |
Millard J. Koch Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Any nursing student with an expressed interest in Obstetrics |
Program of Study: |
BSN Nursing |
This 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.
Moris A. Adland, MD Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1500.00 |
Semester Available: |
Fall |
Selection Criteria: |
The scholarship will be awarded to the senior applicant with the highest GPA |
Program of Study: |
Any nursing program |
Dr. Adland practiced at Methodist and was active on the medical and dental staff. He was also actively involved in the establishment of the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate in Peoria at Methodist Hospital. He was a Family Practice Physician. This scholarship was established by his family to honor his memory in 1984.
Adlai and Dorothy Munday Scholarship
Award Amount: |
Varies by y ear, minimum award $2000 |
Semester Available: |
Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Junior or Senior year of BSN program at Methodist College
Is in good academic standing
Shows a financial need
Exhibits in their scholarship application essay that they strive for excellence, demonstrate compassion, and show empathy in their daily life.
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Program of Study:
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BSN program |
The Adlai and Dorothy Munday Scholarship was established by their children to honor the legacy of their parents. Dorothy graduated from Methodist School of Nursing. In the course of her career Dorothy headed the Cardiac Care Unit at DuPage Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst, Illinois, and developed the Utilization Review Unit at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Through conversations with her caregivers in her last year of life, Dorothy inspired a CNA to go back to nursing school for her RN. "Things can't always be fixed," she said, "but there can be healing."
Together, Adlai and Dorothy were advocates for education. They valued clear thinking, decision making and hard work. "Can't never did anything" was Adlai's motto. The Munday children and their spouses hope that this scholarship will provide the financial support necessary for a nursing student to complete their studies and contribute to the well-being of others. Their parents taught them the value of developing expertise, nurturing empathy, and demonstrating compassion, and they want to encourage these values in the next generation of nurses.
PNC Endowed Scholarship
Award Amount:
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$1000 |
Semester Available: |
Beginning Fall 2016 |
Selection Criteria: |
- Is in good academic standing
- Shows a financial need
- Is from Central Illinois and intends to remain and work in Central Illinois following graduation
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Program of Study: |
BSN program |
The PNC Endowed Scholarship was established during 2015 by PNC in Peoria as response to a request from the Foundation and in support of the Methodist College Expansion Campaign. An individual who is in their first semester of a BSN Program at Methodist College (this includes the traditional 4 year program, Second Degree Program and RN-BSN Program) and meets the following award criteria shall be eligible to receive the PNC Scholarship. Should the recipient maintain the qualifications listed below and reapply each semester; the PNC Scholarship will follow them through their entire BSN program. *maximum of 8 semesters.
Ron Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$500.00 |
Semester Available: |
Fall |
Selection Criteria: |
- Applicant must be a Junior or Senior enrolled in the Nursing Program
- Applicant must have achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA
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Program of Study: |
Any Nursing program |
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.
Rose Emma and Lester Ackerman Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Fall |
Selection Criteria: |
Applicant must have a GPA of 2.6 or higher |
Program of Study: |
Any Nursing program |
This scholarship
award was established by the children of Rose and Lester to honor their memory.
Son, Owen Ackerman, has been an active member of the Methodist Health Services
Board and the Methodist Medical Center Foundation Board and daughter, Carol
Ackerman Reynolds (Mrs. Warren) has worked tireless for Methodist as a member
of the Service League.
Rosemarie Murdock Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$500.00 |
Semester Available: |
Fall |
Selection Criteria: |
- Applicant must have achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA
- Applicant must be a Junior or Senior enrolled in the BSN program
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Program of Study |
Any undergraduate Nursing program |
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.
V. (Vietta) Ann (Bebout) and Arthur L. Jameson Scholarship
Award Amount:
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$500-$1000 (minimum $500
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Semester Available:
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Fall
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Selection Criteria:
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In good academic standing, shows financial need, is from Central Illinois and intends to remain and work in Central Illinois following graduation. Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering compassionate care for all patients. Actively promotes and demonstrates healthy living practices, as well as examples of Nursing practice excellence and leadership at Methodist College must be demonstrated. |
Program of Study:
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BSN or MSN student.
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The V. Ann (Bebout) and Arthur L. Jameson memorial Scholarship was established in 2018 by their 3 children, Richard Jameson, Betsy Fannin and Nancy Borum to support the education and development of professional nurses. It was created in memory and honor of Vietta Ann and Arthur L. Jameson, both longtime residents of Peoria/Pekin area. Ann, raised in Urbana, IL came to Peoria to attend Nursing school and Arthur, raised in Chicago, IL came to Peoria after serving in the Marines to attend Bradley University. Ann graduated from Methodist School of Nursing in 1952 and Arthur was a 1955 graduate of Bradley University. They were married in 1953 and settled in Pekin where Ann practiced her nursing at Pekin Hospital for over 30 years and continued to volunteer there for another 25 years, while Arthur worked for Catepillar for 30 plus years. They were both passionate about learning, volunteering, and healthy living. The scholarship both honors their values and serves to promote health and wellness for others.
Velma Kneer Larson Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
- Applicant must have achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA
- Application must be a Junior or Senior
- Applicant's essay should reflect their interest in public health nursing
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Program of Study: |
Any Nursing program |
Wendy Michelle Curtis Underwood Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$500.00 |
Semester Available: |
Fall |
Selection Criteria: |
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Applicants essay should illustrate their desire to teach nursing education
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Program of Study: |
Any Nursing program |
Wendy Michelle Underwood was born February 22, 1973, the youngest of three brothers and three sisters. She was always the "little mother" loving and caring for her family. When Wendy was 10, she helped take care of her sister Cheryl's baby, who was born with nephrotic syndrome. His death on her eleventh birthday had a profound affect on her.
Wendy was a diligent hard working student and received honors in grade school and the Sterling Merit Award in high school. At age thirteen she was a volunteer at Methodist on the Rehab Unit where her mother, Jane was Coordinator. Working with her mother and sister who were both Registered Nurses impacted Wendy's career goals. She decided nursing was where she could make a difference in people's lives. She developed seizures of unknown origin when she was fifteen which made her even more determined to reach her goal.
At seventeen she fell in love with her brother's best friend, Matt, who was in the Army. On graduation day from Ranger Training, while parachuting, high winds blew him and others into a hillside. Matt's pelvis and leg were shattered. Wendy was the caretaker again and nursed him back to health. Matt and Wendy were married in October 1991. Wendy became a Nursing Assistant at Methodist and attended the Methodist School of Nursing from 1993 through 1995. Luke was born in 1998 with heart problems and required open heart surgery and Sabrina was born in 2000. Wendy loved being a wife, mother and nurse. Although Luke and Sabrina lost their mom at a young age, their bond with her was very strong. Wendy, by example, taught them valuable lessons that will be with them for their lifetime. She worked on the Oncology, Respiratory, Rehabilitation and Transitional Care Units where she gave outstanding care to her patients until December 17, 2004.
Her co-workers, supervisors and several physicians who worked with her shared the following thoughts about Wendy after her death. Her mother Jane was proud and gratified to learn that they saw and appreciated Wendy as the person and nurse she was. "Wendy was a dedicated nurse committed to giving outstanding patient care to the first patient's life she touched as a volunteer to the last one as a nurse on December 17, 2004." "Wendy loved bedside nursing and was always supportive of the team. She was there for all the staff when needed." "She would go the extra mile and whatever she did, she did well." "Wendy was a mentor and strong patient advocate." "Wendy was the best!" She was not afraid or hesitant to call physicians and was respected for this dedication to her patients.
Wendy met life with a sense of humor, an infectious laugh, hugs for others, a loving family and a strong faith in God. It is the hope of Wendy's family that the recipient of The Wendy Underwood Memorial Scholarship will have the same passion and dedication to nursing as Wendy did. This scholarship is her family's way of continuing to touch other people's lives with her legacy as Wendy did each and every day.
William Johnston Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Applicant's essay should illustrate their desire to teach nursing education |
Program of Study |
Any Nursing student |
William Johnston worked as an educator in his hometown, Clearfield Pennsylvania. A lifelong educator Bill, as he was known, began his career as a Social Studies teacher at Clearfield Area High School in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. He went on to become Vice Principal and Principal of the High School and Superintendent of the Clearfield Area School District. He completed his career in education as the Executive Director of the Central Intermediate unit. A lifelong supporter of higher education Bill was integral in bringing the first college to Clearfield, a branch campus of the Lock Haven State University of Pennsylvania. The first program in the new university was a nursing program. Bill helped many high school students achieve their dreams of a college degree by assisting them in gaining admission to college. He was the father of Dr. Kimberly Johnston former president of Methodist College.
Seifried Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount: |
$1000.00 |
Semester Available: |
Spring |
Selection Criteria: |
- Must be enrolled in BSN program at Methodist College
- Currently works a part-time or full-time job in addition to going to school
- Central Illinois Native (preferred)
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to servin others and delivering compassionate care for all patients.
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Program of Study: |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |