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

Clarie Somergren 1993-1994 Winner | Master’s Degree
Jeanne Sonier 1981-1982 Winner | Master’s Degree
Jeanne Sonier was awarded the W.B. Saunders Company / NEF Scholarship. read more.
Sunoz Soroosh
Sunoz Soroosh 2019-2020 Winner | Master’s Degree
Sunoz "Sunny" Soroosh, RN, MPH is the recipient of the Columbia University-Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association, Inc./J. Margaret Ada Mutch Scholarship. She is a MSN/Nurse-Midwifery student at Frontier Nursing University. She re... read more.
Helen A. Sparks 1922-1923 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Helen A. Sparks was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Lucille Spaulding 1938-1939 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Lucille Spaulding was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Kim Spector 1980-1981 Winner | Master’s Degree
Kim Spector was awarded the Mead Johnson / NEF Scholarship. read more.
Kim Spector 1981-1982 Winner | Master’s Degree
Kim Spector was awarded the Mead Johnson / NEF Scholarship. read more.
Jade Spencer
Jade Spencer 2013-2014 Winner | Master’s Degree
The Estelle Massey Osborne Scholarship was awarded to Jade Spencer who’s interest in nursing began when she saw a visiting nurse care for her father during his illness. She began her nursing education at Pace University in New York and her nursing ca... read more.
Jeannette Spero 1965-1966 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Jeannette Spero was awarded the American Journal of Nursing – Clara A. Hardin Scholarship. read more.
Jennifer Spezza
Jennifer Spezza 2025-2026 Winner | Master’s Degree
Jennifer Spezza, RN, BSN, CWOCN, is a dedicated Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) nurse with over 15 years of specialized experience providing care across hospital, clinic, and home health settings. Currently serving with Providence Home Health in... read more.
Caryn A. Spielman 1987-1988 Winner | Master’s Degree
Caryn A. Spielman was awarded the NSNA Laura D. Smith Memorial / Liesel M. Hiemenz / NEF Scholarship & Fellowship. read more.
Patricia A. Spooner 1989-1990 Winner | Master’s Degree
Patricia A. Spooner was awarded the Mead Johnson Company/ NEF General Fund. School attended: Oregon Health Sciences University Degree: FNP read more.
Judy B. Spruhan 1994-1995 Winner | Master’s Degree
Judy B. Spruhan was awarded the . School attended: North Park College Degree: Maternal/Child Nurse Practitioner with transcultural focus. read more.
Angela Spruill
Angela Spruill 2010-2011 Winner | Master’s Degree
Winner of the Isabel McIsaac award, Angela Spruill has spent her entire nursing career since graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in oncology at University of N C Health Care. She has been an OCN since 2006 and has worked o... read more.
Roberta Spurgeon 1963-1964 Winner | Master’s Degree
Roberta Spurgeon was awarded the Mead Johnson Scholarship. read more.
Allison Squires 2004-2005 Winner | Master’s Degree
Allison Squires, MSN, RN, BC is a third year doctoral student at Yale University School of Nursing. Her dissertation work is focusing on completing an exploratory case analysis study of the development of professional nursing in Mexico in the late 20... read more.
Moureen Srocynski 1984-1985 Winner | Master’s Degree
Moureen Srocynski was awarded the Michael Kelly Memorial / NSFA / Quality Care Scholarship. read more.
Jeanne L. St. Amand 1977-1978 Winner | Master’s Degree
Jeanne L. St. Amand was awarded the W.B. Saunders Company Scholarship. read more.
Patricia Staes 1975-1976 Winner | Baccalaureate Degreee
Patricia Staes was awarded the Isabel McIsaac Scholarship. Degree: BA read more.
Jennifer A. Stager 1989-1990 Winner | Master’s Degree
Jennifer A. Stager was awarded the Isabel McIsaac Scholarship. School attended: University of Utah Degree: Gerontology read more.

FEATURED SCHOLAR

Natalie Radino

Natalie Radino

(2025-2026 Winner)

Natalie Radino, MS, RN, ANP, AGNP-C, received the Dr. Mathy Mezey Scholarship, awarded to nurses demonstrating advanced practice, leadership, and advocacy for older adults. Dr. Mezey's career as a leader in ger... 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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