Christopher Contino
2011-2012 Winner | Master’s Degree
NEF scholarship winner Christopher Contino started his studies in mechanical engineering while working as an emergency medical technician and that led to his true career in healthcare. He first obtained his paramedic certification from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and then went on to get his BSN from there. He is now pursuing his Masters at Thomas Jefferson. Chris aspires to be an Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner. In addition to his studies he has been working in the emergency department at the hospital’s trauma center and as a part time paramedic and still finds time for his two children.
FEATURED SCHOLAR
Kelsey Wilder
(2026-2027 Winner)
Kelsey Wilder is the proud recipient of the 2026-2027 Joanne V. Pontier Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds. Eager to serve in the medical field, she began her healthcare journey as a Certified Nursing As... 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.
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.