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Since 1912, NEF has awarded more than 1,500 scholarships for advanced degrees in nursing.
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Scholars

Susanne Ristow
Susanne Ristow 2015-2016 Winner | Master’s Degree
Recipient of a NEF Scholarship, received an undergraduate degree in philosophy from St. John’s College in Santé Fe, NM, prior to pursuing nursing at The University of Texas at Austin. Upon attaining her registered nursing license, Susanne has been pr... read more.
Sandra Ritz 1993-1994 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Mary Ellen Roach 1968-1969 Winner | Baccalaureate Degreee
Mary Ellen Roach was awarded the C.V. Mosby Scholarship. Degree: BA read more.
Kathleen K. Robinson 1996-1997 Winner | Master’s Degree
Kathleen K. Robinson attended the University of Wyoming. Degree: Rural Health read more.
Linda Robinson 1969-1970 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Linda Robinson was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Norma B. Robinson 1964-1965 Winner | Master’s Degree
Norma B. Robinson was awarded the Mead Johnson Scholarship. read more.
Jannett Robison 1986-1987 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Jannett Robison was awarded the Liesel M. Hiemenz Scholarship. read more.
Rachel Rockecharlie
Rachel Rockecharlie 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Rachel Rockecharlie is the recipient of the Laura D. Smith National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds (NEF) for 2026–2027. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the University of... read more.
Nancy Roecklein
Nancy Roecklein 2014-2015 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Nancy Roecklin, winner of the Judith Whittaker Scholarship, is also a two-time winner. Nancy’s initial career path was in journalism and she earned a Journalism BA from NYU In 1987. She changed career paths in 1994 when she acquired an associate of a... read more.
Nancy Roecklein
Nancy Roecklein 2010-2011 Winner | Master’s Degree
A Bronx, New York native, Nancy Roecklein started in 1982 with a BA in Journalism from New York University. After the birth of her two children she returned to school to get an AAS in Nursing from Bronx Community College in 1994. She has worked prima... read more.
Annie Rohan
Annie Rohan 2010-2011 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Annie Rohan, winner of the Columbia University – Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Inc. (CUPHSONAA) /J. Margaret Ada Mutch Scholarship, is using her scholarship to expand her pre-dissertation education at Columbia University... read more.
Sharon Roller 2006-2007 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Sharon received her Bachelor's of Science in nursing at Azusa Pacific University in California and immediately began working for Sharp Healthcare in San Diego, California. She has remained at Sharp Healthcare for her entire 25 year career but has had... read more.
Maritza Roman 2000-2001 Winner | Master’s Degree
Maritza Roman was awarded the Liesel M. Hiemenz Scholarship. School attended: Texas Woman’s University Degree: FNP read more.
Maria M. Romani 2000-2001 Winner | Master’s Degree
Maria M. Romani was awarded the BOC/ Nurses Scholarship and Fellowship. School attended: Emory University Degree: Certified Nurse Midwife and FNP read more.
Irene Romanko 1962-1963 Winner | Master’s Degree
Irene Romanko was awarded the E.R. Squibb & Sons Scholarship. read more.
Kimberly A. Rongren 1997-1998 Winner | Master’s Degree
Ruth Evelyn Rony 1958-1959 Winner | Baccalaureate Degreee
Ruth Evelyn Rony was awarded the Johnson & Johnson. Degree: BA read more.
Dorothy Rood 1929-1930 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Dorothy Rood was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Catherine Roraback 1966-1967 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Catherine Roraback was awarded the E.R. Squibb & Sons Scholarship. read more.
Ann M. Rosenow 1975-1976 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Ann M. Rosenow was awarded the C.V. Mosby/ American Journal of Nursing Scholarship. read more.

FEATURED SCHOLAR

Corinna Hughes

Corinna Hughes

(2019-2020 Winner)

Corinna Hughes, BSN, RN, CCRN is the recipient of the 2019-2020 Evelyn J. Barclay Scholarship. This scholarship is given to a doctoral applicant in nursing education or research. Corinna is a Spring 2020 candid... read more.

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Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. (NEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established by nurses for nurses in 1912, and since then, the organization has awarded over 1,500 scholarships to support the pursuit of advanced degrees in nursing.

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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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