Scholars

Jennifer L. Behmlander 2002-2003 Winner | Master’s Degree: Jennifer L. Behmlander attended the University of Michigan. read more.

Anne L. Beisel 1917-1918 Winner | Unspecified Degree: Anne L. Beisel was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.

Elizabeth A. Bell 1941-1942 Winner | Unspecified Degree: Elizabeth A. Bell was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.

Tiffany N. Bell 2022-2023 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Tiffany N. Bell is the recipient of the Edith M. Pritchard Scholarship. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baptist Health Sciences University in Memphis, TN. As a registered nurse, she knew she would advance her career as a nurse prac... read more.

Linda Alice Bellengi 1974-1975 Winner | Baccalaureate Degreee: Linda Alice Bellengi was awarded the NSNA- Laura D. Smith / American Journal of Nursing Scholarship. Degree: BA read more.

Dalton Bender 2023-2024 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Dalton Bender is the recipient of the Miriam M. Powell Scholarship. His educational history includes a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from Northern Michigan University, an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and he is curr... read more.

Deborah Benes-Nadworny 2010-2011 Winner | Doctoral Degree: After receiving her BSN and MSN from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, Deborah Benes-Nadworny geared her career to academia teaching Pediatric Nursing at Fitchburg State University in Lowell, Massachusettes. She maintains her interest... read more.

Adella Lou Bennett 1956-1957 Winner | Unspecified Degree: Adella Lou Bennett was awarded the Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Scholarship. read more.

Sue A. Benson 2006-2007 Winner | Master’s Degree: People fascinate me! Each of us has a unique story to tell. Through our stories, we connect our lives and build relationships. Those relationships have the capacity to change people, communities, or even entire nations. I was changed by the relations... read more.

Gladys S. Benz 1929-1930 Winner | Unspecified Degree: Gladys S. Benz was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.

Frieda Bequeaith 2024-2025 Winner | Master’s Degree: Frieda Bequeaith, RN, is honored to be awarded the Isabel McIsaac Scholarship. Frieda earned their Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Evergreen State College. Upon graduating, they began their career in healthcare as a full spectrum doula and sexual... read more.

Marissa Bergh 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Marissa Bergh is the 2026 recipient of the Maxine E. Elkan Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds. Marissa received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at Emory University and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy Degree at New York Universi... read more.

Carlos Bermudez 2015-2016 Winner | Master’s Degree: Awarded a NEF Scholarship, is studying at the University of California School of Nursing Masters of Science Adult /Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program in San Francisco. Fifteen years ago he was forced to leave Colombia, his native country because he... read more.

Esther Bernhofer 2011-2012 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Whittaker scholarship winner, Esther Bernhofer, has combined a diverse nursing career with the raising of 8 children. Graduating with her BSN from the University of Akron in 1981 and went on to work at various institutions in the Cleveland area. Afte... read more.

Peggy Berry 2010-2011 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Peggy Berry, with 25 years of health care experience is using her NEF scholarship to pursue her Doctorate at the University of Cincinnati. Certified as a Senior Human Resources Professional she has done extensive research and programs on workplace vi... read more.

Patricia Berszenski 1981-1982 Winner | Master’s Degree: Patricia Berszenski was awarded the W.B. Saunders Company / Lucy C. Perry Scholarship. read more.

Nakia Best 2014-2015 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Awarded the Miriam Powell Scholarship, is in her third year of pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For four years Nakia taught undergraduate nursing courses at UNC Chapel Hill. While education plays an impor... read more.

Karen Marie Beyer 1953-1954 Winner | Unspecified Degree: Karen Marie Beyer was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.

Alisha Bhimani 2020-2021 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Alisha Bhimani is the current 2020 recipient of the Eleanor C. Lambertsen Scholarship. She holds a BSN from Emory University and is currently obtaining a Population Health Doctorate in Nursing Practice with a focus in Family and Emergency Medicine at... read more.

Jeri Bigbee 1984-1985 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Jeri Bigbee was awarded the Isabel McIsaac / Blanche Urey Scholarship. read more.

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FEATURED SCHOLAR

Pamela Crary

(2010-2011 Winner)

Pamela Crary, NEF scholarship winner, received her MSN at the University of Wisconsin where she focused on Nursing Education. Now, while continuing her graduate work at this university she is on the faculty at... read more.

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NEF’s named scholarships, created with a minimum donation of $50,000, honor and memorialize nurse leaders, from Isabel Hampton Robb to Thelma Schorr to Susan Bowar-Ferres. 100% of donations help to keep NEF scholarships funded in perpetuity; organization expenses are covered by prudent management of NEF’s investments.

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