Directory of Scholars

2020s Cycles

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.

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.

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 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.

Jamie Ferris 2026-2027 Winner | Master’s Degree: Jamie Ferris is the recipient of the 2026–2027 Isabel McIsaac Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds (NEF). She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration at Salve Regina University in Newpo... read more.

Ashlee Fisher 2025-2026 Winner | Master’s Degree: Ashlee Fisher is the proud recipient of the Mary V. Insall Scholarship. This is a significant milestone in Ashlee's education provides essential financial support as she enters her final year in the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program at Walden U... read more.

Marlena Fisher 2021-2022 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Marlena Fisher, MSN, RN, CNL, CCRN Alumnus is the recipient of the 2021 M. Elizabeth Carnegie Scholarship. She is currently a third year PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Marlena graduated with her Bachelor’s in Health and S... read more.

Victoria Fisher 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Victoria Fisher, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, is honored to be a recipient of the M. Louise Fitzpatrick Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. (NEF). Currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing at Villanova University's M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nurs... read more.

Katie Fitzgerald Jones 2021-2022 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Katie Fitzgerald Jones, BSN, MSN, APN is the recipient of the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship awarded to the doctoral student with the highest evaluation score. Katie is a Palliative Nurse Practitioner and second-year PhD student at Boston College Co... read more.

Leah Frain 2022-2023 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Leah Frain, DNPc, FNP-C is the recipient of the Nurses Educational Funds (NEF) Laura D. Smith National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) Scholarship. Leah is a doctoral student at Regis College in Weston, MA. She received her undergraduate (BSN) in... read more.

Taleah Frazier 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Taleah A. Frazier, BSN, RN, is the 2026-2027 recipient of the M. Elizabeth Carnegie African American Scholarship, an honor awarded to Black nurses enrolled in doctoral programs in memory of Dr. M. Elizabeth Carnegie. Taleah earned her Bachelor of Sci... read more.

Margaret Furr 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Margaret R. Furr, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, PED-BC, PMH-BC, CMSRN is honored to be the recipient of the 2025 NEF Eleanor C. Lambertsen Scholarship, given to a doctoral student in nursing education or administration. Born in Kananga, Zaire (now the Democratic... read more.

Lauren Furtick 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Lauren Furtick, PhD-c, MSN, RN, is the recipient of the Miriam Powell Scholarship, awarded to an exceptional graduate-level nurse dedicated to clinical nursing leadership and scholarship. Lauren completed her undergraduate education at the University... read more.

Stephanie Gallo 2022-2023 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Stephanie Gallo MS, FNP-BC is a recipient of the Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association, Inc./J. Margaret Ada Mutch Scholarship. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Columbia University and holds a... read more.

Jonathan Anotado Gapilango 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Jonathan Anotado Gapilango, MSN, RN, NE-BC, OCN, CCRP, has been a nurse for over 30 years. In healthcare, where compassion meets competency, Jonathan is a beacon of inspiration, destined to illuminate the path to a brighter, healthier future. Having... read more.

Francesca Gardella 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Francesca "Frankie" Gardella, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CNE, is the 2026-2027 recipient of the Mount Sinai Hospital School of Nursing, New York Alumnae Association / Edith G. Ryan and Joan Herman Bilder Scholarship. Francesca is a distinguished nurse educator... read more.

Karren Geiger 2022-2023 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Karen “Keri” Geiger, RN, BSN, ACRN, is the recipient of the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship, awarded to the doctoral student with the highest evaluation score. Keri is a PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. Prior to pursuing g... read more.

Erin K. George 2022-2023 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Erin K. George is the recipient of the 2022 Henry B. Spencer Scholarship. She is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and a third year PhD candidate at Boston College Connell School of Nursing. Erin received her Bachelor of Arts in Growth and Structure of Citie... read more.

Jennifer Gil 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Jennifer Gil, MHCI, MSN, RN is the proud recipient of the Cynthia Davis Sculco Scholarship. She is a fourth-year doctoral student in the PhD in Nursing program at the University of Pennsylvania, where she is a Presidential PhD Fellow at the Center fo... read more.

Allison Gilmer 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Allison Gilmer is the recipient of the American Journal of Nursing/Thelma Schorr Scholarship. Allison is currently a dual-degree student at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she is working towa... read more.

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