ISU Nursing Scholarships and Endowments

Awarded to nursing majors (accepted into the program) in their junior or senior year, Recipients must be full- time students and demonstrate financial need. Students on disciplinary probation are not eligible.

Awarded to an ISU nursing student who is a U.S. citizen and has a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students must enroll in a minimum of 8 credit hours and demonstrate a combination of academic ability and financial need. Preference will be given to Idaho residents and to students who demonstrate an active interest in politics. Students on disciplinary probation are not eligible.

Awarded to an undergraduate nursing junior or senior who is a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours/semester). Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA plus must earn a minimum 2.5 GPA the semester prior to the award period. Preference given to minority students with first preference to members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, preferably from Fort Hall, ID. Also, financial need, motivation, academic and leadership potential will be considered. 

 NOTE:  Per new amendment, this scholarship is no longer renewable

Awarded to undergraduate or graduate students seeking a degree in nursing. 

The award shall be granted to a resident of Idaho, with preference given to first generation college students. Eligible students shall demonstrate a compelling level of financial need. Recipients must be in good academic standing and in the top 50% of their program. Students who already possess a baccalaureate degree in another discipline are not eligible for awards. Students who receive educational funding from their employer are also not eligible for awards. 

Scholarship shall be used to provide an annual award to a student studying to receive a PhD or DNP in the school of Nursing at ISU. Strong preference is given to students who are earning their PhD.

This scholarship has been established by Dr. Fred Hyde in honor of his past wife, Dr. Roberta “Bobbie” Hyde. Dr. Bobbie Hyde was a long-standing faculty member in the School of Nursing and tragically passed away shortly after her retirement. Dr. Hyde was known for her steadfast advocacy for disadvantaged students advancing their nursing education.

The award is a scholarship for all semesters in which the student is enrolled for 12 credit hours (or more) leading to a B.S. degree in nursing. Preference is given to students demonstrating financial need and academic ability. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. A biography about the life and work of Eleanor Loscalzo shall be distributed to each recipient.

This endowment is designed to provide financial assistance to a minority student accepted into the School of Nursing. Preference will be given to a Native American student, especially one interested in progressing to become a Nurse Practitioner. The recipient may continue to receive this scholarship after their first year until the completion of their undergraduate degree providing they continue to maintain adequate progress.

Awarded to nursing majors (accepted into the program) with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients must be Idaho residents, with preference given to those from small towns. A biography about the life and work of Ruby G. McKinnon shall be distributed to each recipient.

Awarded to nursing majors (accepted into the program) with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients must be Idaho residents, with preference given to those from small towns. A biography about the life and work of Ruby G. McKinnon shall be distributed to each recipient

This endowment is designated to provide financial assistance to a student accepted into the nursing program. The recipient must be a resident of Idaho, a U.S. citizen, and have a 3.0 GPA.

 Awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who have been accepted for full-time or part-time studies in the nursing program. Recipients should demonstrate motivation, academic potential, and financial need; must maintain minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and not be on disciplinary probation.

Awarded to full-time undergraduate or part-time graduate student accepted to the School of Nursing.  Recipients must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need. 

Awarded to an undergraduate junior/senior or graduate student with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Recipients should demonstrate motivation, academic and leadership potential, and financial need. Involvement with professional organizations should also be considered. Preference is given to non-traditional nursing majors. Must be full-time student and not on disciplinary probation.

The award shall be given to students enrolled in the nursing program. The awards are based upon academic merit and financial need.

This award shall be given to a student who is enrolled full-time and has been accepted into the nursing program. Recipients must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.

*Must be enrolled in the Traditional or Accelerated Nursing Program. *A 3.00 min GPA is required. Financial need is considered. Note: award can be split between traditional and  accelerated programs (if desired). Community Service will be considered.

The Initiative builds on earlier scholarship support from the Jackson family, John William Jackson Fund (JWJF) officers, friends, supporters and iYERP metal recycling partners.  Since 2017, $445,000 has been awarded to nursing and health science programs throughout the Northwest. A majority of the funds are gathered by recycling metals and other construction materials from construction projects around the Pacific Northwest. 

“Through JWJF generous donors and the relentless activism of Bill “Action” Jackson, future nurses can reach their dreams, and our communities will have the health care team required for the future,” said Gearhard, formerly St. Luke's Health System chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services. 

The Fund was established in memory of John William Jackson, a Georgetown University psychology graduate who lost his life in a climbing accident in the Kyrgyz Republic in 2000. 

The Janet Sanders and Dawn Carraway Nursing Scholarship is part of the combined Nursing scholarship application. Qualified applicants will be enrolled full-time in the School of Nursing at ISU and be fully admitted into the Traditional Nursing Program. Applicants must also have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above and demonstrate financial need.

Renewable scholarship for students in good standing and meeting the requirements of being enrolled in the School of Nursing, be studying on the Pocatello campus and demonstrating moderate or high financial need

The Alyce and Joe Sato Family scholarship is part of the Combined Nursing Scholarship Application. This scholarship is for students enrolled full-time in the School of Nursing in the Collège of Health at ISU. Qualified applicants must be graduate students in Nursing and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students who plan to work in community health

The Gerald M. and Joan M. Clark Scholarship is part of the Combined Nursing Scholarship Application. Qualified candidates will be enrolled full-time in the School of Nursing and demonstrate financial need and academic merit

The Sherry L. (Stibal) Dunbar Nursing Scholarship is part of the Combined Nursing Conditional Scholarship Application. Qualified candidates will be Junior or Senior level students enrolled full-time in the School of Nursing at ISU. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. If all candidates are equally deserving, preference shall be given to students from rural communities in Idaho. Awards shall be distributed in two equal installments for the academic fall and spring semesters.

Sherry Stibal Dunbar, of Salmon graduated from ISU in Nursing in 1968