Irvin Ong

(2023-2024 Winner)

Irvin Ong, EdD, MHPEd, RN received the Henry B. Spencer Scholarship, which is dedicated to leadership in nursing and health care. Dr. Ong earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology (2006) and Nursing (2008) from... read more.

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.