Randall L. Williams Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Education
Purpose
The Randall L. Williams Memorial Scholarship was created by the Oregon Nurses Foundation (ONF) in memoriam of long-time Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) member, “Randy” Williams. Randy was a strong advocate for Oregon nurses and the nursing profession throughout his career. This scholarship was developed to honor his memory and to provide tuition assistance to future nurses. This scholarship will be awarded for primary nursing (RN – Associate or BSN) education only (not advanced nursing degree).
Selection Criteria
- Actively enrolled (currently taking core curriculum courses) into an accredited nursing program located in Jackson, Josephine, Coos or Klamath counties in Oregon, reside in one of these counties, or is attending the BSN program at the University of Portland.
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) in nursing coursework (not pre-nursing) of 3.0 or greater is required. OFFICIAL transcripts of all college coursework must be submitted directly by college(s) to ONF. GPA must be in core nursing curriculum courses and have completed at least one-quarter of the core nursing curriculum.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation and reference form submitted directly to ONF by the individuals providing references. References must be from professional sources i.e., professor, employer, co-worker, supervisor (not friend or family member).
Amount of Award
Each award will be for $1,500 and will be sent directly to the school in which the student is enrolled and applied toward tuition, fees and other institutional costs.
Documents for a Complete Application:
- Completed application form.
- OFFICIAL transcripts with at least one term of core nursing curriculum grades submitted directly to ONF from college(s).
- Three (3) letters of recommendation along with reference form submitted directly to ONF from reference.
All supporting documentation must be provided with the application; failure to submit all requested documentation may disqualify the applicant.
Spring Cycle Timeline
- March 1 – May 1 Applications are available online.
- May 1: Applications must be received by the ONF electronically.
- May 2 – May 31: Applications are reviewed by the ONF Scholarship Committee.
- June 30: Awards are announced.
- Funds are transmitted to the educational institution at the beginning of the next term.
Fall Cycle Timeline
- July 1 – September 1: Applications are available online.
- September 1: Applications must be received by the ONF electronically.
- September 2 – September 30: Applications are reviewed by the ONF Scholarship Committee.
- October 31: Awards are announced.
- Funds are transmitted to the educational institution at the beginning of the next term.
For questions about the scholarship or the application process, please contact the ONF at info@oregonnursesfoundation.org.