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

Deborah H. Eldredge 1997-1998 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Deborah H. Eldredge was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. School attended: University of Rochester read more.
Amani Elhaj
Amani Elhaj 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Amani Elhaj, BSN, RN, has been awarded the Margaret Mc Clure Scholarship in recognition of Amani's outstanding academic achievements and commitment to advancing nursing practice. Amani completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Wayne State... read more.
Braur Ellen 1940-1941 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Braur Ellen was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Jo Eleanor Elliott 1952-1953 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Jo Eleanor Elliott was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Lynnae Elliotte
Lynnae Elliotte 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Lynnae Elliotte, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPAN, is the 2026–2027 recipient of the Margaret L. McClure Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds (NEF), an honor recognizing her exceptional leadership, lifelong service to the profession, and commitment to advanc... read more.
Elissa A. Emerson 1989-1990 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Elissa A. Emerson was awarded the Edith M. Pritchard Scholarship. School attended: University of Texas in Austin Degree: Psych-Mental Health Nursing read more.
Auther Emgler 1991-1992 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Auther Emgler attended Catholic University of America. read more.
Bonnie J. Engberg 1961-1962 Winner | Baccalaureate Degreee
Bonnie J. Engberg was awarded the NSNA (Laura D. Smith Scholarship). Degree: BA read more.
Irene R. English 1917-1918 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Irene R. English was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Linda L. Engstrom 1964-1965 Winner | Baccalaureate Degreee
Linda L. Engstrom was awarded the Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Scholarship. Degree: BA read more.
Martha E. Erdmann 1918-1919 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Martha E. Erdmann was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Betty L. Erickson 1965-1966 Winner | Baccalaureate Degreee
Betty L. Erickson was awarded the W.B. Saunders Company Scholarship. Degree: BA read more.
Deanne Elizabeth Erickson 1982-1983 Winner | Master’s Degree
Deanne Elizabeth Erickson was awarded the E.R. Squibb & Sons Scholarship. read more.
Patricia K. Esborg 1989-1990 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Patricia K. Esborg was awarded the BOC/ NEF Scholarship & Fellowship. School attended: University of Maryland Degree: Sociology read more.
Janet Irene Esson 1956-1957 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Janet Irene Esson was awarded the Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Scholarship. read more.
Myrtle Estes 1961-1962 Winner | Master’s Degree
Myrtle Estes was awarded the Mead Johnson Scholarship. read more.
Cecilia A. Evans 1912-1913 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Cecilia A. Evans was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Deborah Kay Everhart 1973-1974 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Ihuoma Ezebuihe
Ihuoma Ezebuihe 2023-2024 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Ihuoma Ezebuihe is the recipient of the Janice Nelson Scholarship Award. She obtained both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Public Health(MPH) from Howard University, Washington DC, and a Master of Science (MS) and post-Master i... read more.
Ihuoma Ezebuihe
Ihuoma Ezebuihe 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Ihuoma Ezebuihe is the recipient of the Johnson & Johnson Edwidge Thomas Scholarship Award. She obtained both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Howard University, Washington DC; both Master of Science (MS... read more.

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Brianna Singleton

Brianna Singleton

(2018-2019 Winner)

Brianna Singleton is the 2018 recipient of the M. Elizabeth Carnegie African American Scholarship. She is currently enrolled at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) as a second-year student in the... 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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