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Margaret Jones Memorial Nursing Fund

Hawaii Community Foundation

The Margaret Jones Memorial Nursing Fund was started in 1917 by the Hawai'i Nurses Club. The scholarship was named for Margaret Jones, a nurse killed during the World War l. It aims to benefit nursing students who demonstrated financial need and who are residents of the state of Hawai'i.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    College Junior, Senior or Graduate student
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Attend as a full-time student
  • Residence:
    Resident of the State of Hawaii
  • College:
    Attend University of Hawaii-Manoa, University of Hawaii-Hilo or Hawaii Pacific University) or a PH.D nursing program within the US (including US territories)
  • Major/Career:
    Pursue a BSN, MSN or PH.D nursing program
  • Organization:
    Preference may be given to members of the Hawaii Nurses Association.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Personal Statement: submit a 900-word Personal Statement, which includes your educational, career, and personal goals. You should also include other information that will demonstrate that you are a worthy scholarship recipient. Your personal statement should describe any outstanding attributes and talents.Your Personal Statement is not limited to answering the following questions, but they must be addressed:What are your reasons for attending college?Why did you choose your course of study?What career goals do you have?New section: There is now a required short essay on our common application. Applicants must answer the following question in a one-page (max. 600 words) statement: How do you plan to give back to Hawai'I?
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two letters of recommendation
  • Other Materials:
    2016-2017 Student Aid Report (SAR): Your 2016-2017 SAR will be available to you after your completed 2016-2017 FAFSA has been processed.

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