Undergraduate Student Scholarships, Awards and Recognition

a. General Information 

There are multiple nursing scholarships available for Elaine Marieb College of Nursing students from all undergraduate nursing tracks (nursing major, accelerated, and RN to BS) through umass.academicworks.com. Applications are open for a few weeks in September and October; all students will receive email communications with exact dates to apply.

These scholarships are available to nursing students as long as they will be enrolled for the following fall semester, as awards are given a year after applying. All applicants will be notified by email by December 31 of their award status; recipients will be notified by April 30 of their award amount and will receive the actual funds in their Bursar’s Bill Account by September 30, a full year after applying.

Awardees are required to attend the Scholarship Award Ceremony during the spring semester (usually held at the end of April, exact date to be communicated) unless there are extenuating circumstances.

b. Awards and Recognition

College and university achievement award winners are honored at the end of the spring and fall semesters at their respective Scholarship and Awards Ceremony:

ELAINE MARIEB COLLEGE OF NURSING LEADERSHIP AWARD: The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing recognizes the extraordinary leadership of an undergraduate student nurse from each of the undergraduate tracks (Four-year Major, Accelerated, and RN to BS). This award is presented to an undergraduate student who has a 3.2 grade point average or higher; has shown evidence of consistent leadership relative to student activities and Elaine Marieb College of Nursing activities; is someone who has enhanced the visibility of the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing on the university campus, and in the community at large.

ELAINE MARIEB COLLEGE OF NURSING CLINICAL SCHOLAR AWARD: The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing recognizes the extraordinary scholarship of an undergraduate student nurse from each of the undergraduate tracks (Four-year Major, Accelerated, and RN to BS). Special recognition is given by the clinical faculty of the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing to an undergraduate student who: has a grade point average of 3.2 or higher; actively participates in a scholarship project while matriculated in the program; has exceptional abilities in caring for clients and families; has confidence and competence in practice; has the ability to work collaboratively with peers and staff; and demonstrates evidence of leadership.

ELAINE MARIEB COLLEGE OF NURSING DIVERSITY AWARD: The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing recognizes the extraordinary work in promoting and improving diversity of an individual or group in the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing community who is committed to the health of disenfranchised or underrepresented communities through teaching, outreach, or scholarship.

NURSING SERVICE LEADERSHIP AWARD: This award was established to honor a nursing leader in the community who has provided generous support to the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing and its programs.

GLEN GORDON FRIEND OF NURSING AWARD: This award was established in 1994 by the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing to honor the outstanding contributions of Dr. Glen Gordon as a friend and supporter of Nursing. It is given each year to an individual who is not a nurse, but who has strongly supported the mission and goals of the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing.

UNIVERSITY AWARDS

SENIOR LEADERSHIP AWARD: Recognizes graduating seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the UMass Amherst community. Award recipients have distinguished themselves through important contributions to student organizations and campus jobs, through academic excellence, and through public and community service.

LEADERS IN THE MAKING: Supports the pursuits of promising sophomores and juniors. Recipients have diverse records of achievement in scholarship and volunteerism, and are student role models.

21st CENTURY LEADERSHIP AWARD: These awards are designed to recognize students who are academically accomplished and who have contributed to the University by exceptional achievement that distinguishes them or enhances the reputation of the campus. The recipients are nominated by faculty for strong leadership qualities; noteworthy original research; community service; the achievement of success by overcoming extraordinary personal circumstances; or public presentation through art, performance or athletic ability.

WILLIAM F. FIELD ALUMNI SCHOLAR AWARD: Recognizes juniors for outstanding academic achievement, as well as their respective contributions to the arts, athletics, research, or service to the campus community.