Circle of Scholars

Nurses Educational Funds, Inc.
More than 1,440 Scholarships for Advanced Degrees in Nursing Awarded

Once a graduate nursing student is awarded a scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds, they are forever a member of NEF’s Circle of Scholars. Scholarship recipients are nurse leaders from across the U.S., and as they advance in their careers, the connection made between NEF Scholars can last a lifetime.

NEF Scholars are invited to join our networking group on LinkedIn to meet other scholarship recipients, share their professional news, and learn about ways to get involved with NEF.

Scholar updates may also be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for consideration to be included in our email newsletter and/or Scholar News webpage.

FEATURED SCHOLAR

Rebecca Deal Poston

(2010-2011 Winner)

After completing a BA in Religious studies Rebecca Deal Poston made a career change, getting her second Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from the University of Virginia. She continues to pursue her interest in t... read more.

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