Margaret Jones Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund

Award Amount
Award Amount

$11,544

Application deadline
Application deadline

February 01

Awarded By:

Hawai'i Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: 13 awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be in an accredited bachelor's of science in nursing program, master's of science in nursing program, or doctoral nursing program.
  3. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  4. Must be a resident of Hawaii.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  6. Must be a full-time student (12 credits per semester for undergraduate students; 9 credits per semester for graduate students).
  7. Must be in a B.S.N. or M.S.N. nursing program at UH-Manoa, UH-Hilo or Hawai'i Pacific University, or a Ph.D program in Hawai'i or on the U.S. mainland.
  8. Must be a college junior or senior or a graduate student.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for college juniors, seniors, and graduate nursing students who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students must be in a B.S.N. or M.S.N. nursing program at UH-Manoa, UH-Hilo or Hawai'i Pacific University, or a Ph.D program in Hawai'i or on the U.S. mainland.

Application requirements for the Margaret Jones Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund are:

  • FAFSA
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: The Margaret Jones Memorial Nursing Fund had its start in 1917, through a concert sponsored by the Hawai'i Nurses Club (now called the Hawai'i Nurses Association). The proceeds of the concert were used to establish a fund for nurses in need. The fund was named for Margaret Jones, a nurse killed when the S.S. Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine during World War I and now benefits nursing students. Preference may be given to members of the Hawai'i Nurses Association All applicants must demonstrate financial need and good moral character. Recipients will be notified after the scholarship selection committees meet, which could be any time between May and August.

Award Amount: The average award amount is $888 annually, non-renewable. Students may reapply each year.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $11,544.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Online application forms are available on the Hawai'i Community Foundation website. The student should visit the provider's website for detailed instructions on how to complete the online application. In addition to the online application form, the student must submit the following supporting materials: the printed confirmation page that is generated after applying online; a typed, double-spaced personal statement of two to three pages answering the questions listed at the provider's website; an official copy of his/her most recent transcript; and a copy of his/her SAR (Student Aid Report). The SAR is obtained by filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is available online, at high school guidance offices, and at college financial aid offices. The application must be submitted by 4 p.m. HST on the deadline date. A student will not be able to submit his/her application until all required supporting documents are electronically attached to the application.
About Hawai'i Community Foundation:
Contact Information: -, Scholarship Department
Address: 1164 Bishop St. Suite 800 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Email: [email protected]
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