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

Edna Sophie Jensen 1934-1935 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Edna Sophie Jensen was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Linda E. Jensen 1994-1995 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Linda E. Jensen attended the University of Nebraska. Degree: Obstetrics/ Adolescent Mothers read more.
Briana Jimerson
Briana Jimerson 2025-2026 Winner | Master’s Degree
Briana Jimerson is the recipient of the Lucy C. Perry Memorial Scholarship and currently enrolled in the dual Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) master’s program at Georgetown University. She earned her Bachelo... read more.
Carmin Jimison 1953-1954 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Carmin Jimison was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Linnea Joffe-Nelson
Linnea Joffe-Nelson 2022-2023 Winner | Master’s Degree
Linnea Joffe-Nelson, BSN, RN, MA is the recipient of the 2022 Isabel McIssac Scholarship, an award designated for master’s degree candidates in honor of Isabel McIssac, the first chairperson of the original memorial fund for Isabel Hampton Robb. This... read more.
Mathilda L. Johnso 1913-1914 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Mathilda L. Johnso was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Annita Johnson 1962-1963 Winner | Master’s Degree
Annita Johnson was awarded the Mead Johnson Scholarship. read more.
Betty M. Johnson 1967-1968 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Betty M. Johnson was awarded the AJN/Thelma Schorr Scholarship. read more.
Diane Johnson 1980-1981 Winner | Master’s Degree
Diane Johnson was awarded the AJN/Thelma Schorr Scholarship. read more.
Karen Johnson
Karen Johnson 2011-2012 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Karen Johnson is our winner of the NSNA scholarship that she is using towards her PhD degree from the University of Kansas. Karen currently works as a nursing instructor at Pittsburg State University in the undergraduate and graduate programs as well... read more.
Kortney Johnson
Kortney Johnson 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Kortney Johnson, BSN, RN, CCRN, is the recipient of the 2026-2027 Columbia University – Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Inc. / J. Margaret Ada Mutch Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds. Kortney is a doctoral student a... read more.
Louise S. Johnson 1982-1983 Winner | Master’s Degree
Mary Johnson 2008-2009 Winner | Master’s Degree
Mary Johnson was awarded the Edith M. Pritchard Scholarship. School attended: Walden University read more.
Mary Anna Johnson 1918-1919 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Mary Anna Johnson was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Sarah A. Johnson 2005-2006 Winner | Master’s Degree
The majority of my nursing experience is in emergency and perianesthesia nursing. My undergraduate degrees are from Augusta State University (AAS) and the Medical College of Georgia (BSN) in Augusta, Georgia. My Master of Science in Nursing degree is... read more.
Sarah A. Johnson 2003-2004 Winner | Doctoral Degree
Sarah A. Johnson was awarded the Elizabeth Carnegie / NEF Scholarship. School attended: Medical University of South Carolina Degree: PhD read more.
Eleanor A. Jones 1916-1917 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Eleanor A. Jones was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Florence M. Jones 1930-1931 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Florence M. Jones was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Lucile Ruth Jones 1928-1929 Winner | Unspecified Degree
Lucile Ruth Jones was awarded the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship. read more.
Rosemary G. Jones 1987-1988 Winner | Master’s Degree
Rosemary G. Jones was awarded the BOC/ NEF Scholarship & Fellowship. read more.

FEATURED SCHOLAR

Jessica Zemlak

Jessica Zemlak

(2020-2021 Winner)

Jessica Zemlak RN, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC is the recipient of the 2020 Cynthia Davis Sculco Scholarship. She is currently a second year PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Jessica graduat... read more.

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NEF’s only purpose is to provide nursing scholarship assistance to make graduate level nursing education possible. NEF is one of the largest, national, private, professionally endorsed source of funds for advanced nursing study with over one hundred years of service to and for professional nursing.

NEF’s Board of Directors is comprised of leaders from nursing, education, technology, and business communities. Members donate their time and talent to the advancement of the nursing profession. NEF operates with exceptionally low overhead. NEF employs only one individual who serves in several capacities. NEF is a non-profit organization with 501(c) status; thus, your contributions are fully tax-deductible.