Directory of Scholars


Latesha K. Harris 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Latesha K. Harris, BSN, RN, is a 2024-2025 Johnson & Johnson Edwidge Thomas Scholarship recipient. Latesha graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) School of Nursing with Highest Honors and University Distinction in Decemb... read more.

Marcus Henderson 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
The recipient of the 2024-2025 NEF Madeline A. Naegle Scholarship for Mental Health Nursing is Marcus D. Henderson, MSN, RN, a PhD Candidate at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. His doctoral dissertation focuses on the critical role of parents in... read more.

Kayli Hirsty 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Kayli Hirsty is the recipient of the NEF Liesel M. Hiemenz Scholarship and a healthcare professional whose journey embodies a commitment to excellence, compassion, and leadership. Her trajectory began with a foundation in human biology from Michigan... read more.

Isuan Iriabho 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Isuan Iriabho, MSN, CRNP, is the recipient of the Margaret L. McClure Scholarship. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in French in Nigeria in 2012 but her career path took a transformative turn after a prolonged postpartum hospitalization. During... read more.

Nathan Levitt 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Nathan Levitt, FNP, MSN, RN, BSN, MA is the recipient of the NEF Laura D. Smith National Student Nurses’ Association Scholarship. Nathan is currently in a nursing PhD program with a focus on health equity at Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. Prior t... read more.

Jocelyn Marx 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Jocelyn Marx has received the Edith M. Pritchard Scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year. Jocelyn Marx received her BSN from York College in Pennsylvania in 2015. She then received her master's in nursing education in 2019 from Chamberlain Universi... read more.

Anne Medley 2024-2025 Winner | Master’s Degree Scholarship
Anne Medley, RN, BSN, CCRN is honored to have been awarded the Geraldine Labecki Scholarship through the Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. This marks a significant milestone in her educational and professional journey which will propel her further towar... read more.

Faith Elise Metlock 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Faith Elise Metlock is the recipient of the Johnson & Johnson Edwidge Thomas Scholarship. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with Research Distinction from The Ohio State University College of Nursing, earning a Bachelor of S... read more.

Cassandra Mombrun 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Cassandra Mombrun MSN RN CPNP-PC is the recipient of a Johnson & Johnson Edwidge Thomas Scholarship for $10,000. Cassandra has over 18 years of experience in nursing, specializing in clinical practice, mentorship, education, and leadership. Her inspi... read more.

Gabriel Montague 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Gabriel Montague is the recipient of the NEF M. Louise Fitzpatrick Scholarship. He is currently a third-year PhD student at The University of North Carolina Greensboro where his research is focused mainly on the development of successful future nurse... read more.

Quasha Morefield 2024-2025 Winner | Master’s Degree Scholarship
Quasha Morefield, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, is the recipient of the "first" Susan Bowar-Ferres Scholarship. Ms. Morefield attended the College of Mount Saint Vincent for her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She is attending Mercy University to obtai... read more.

Jasline Moreno 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Jasline Moreno, MSN, RN, CHSE-Advanced, CNE, is the esteemed recipient of the Barbara Tate Scholarship for the second time. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2003 and her Master of Science in Nursing in 2009, both from the University... read more.

Karina Neves 2024-2025 Winner | Master’s Degree Scholarship
Karina Neves is the proud recipient of a Johnson & Johnson Edwidge Thomas Scholarship. This is a prestigious award that has significantly contributed to her academic journey. She obtained her associate's degree in nursing from Dutchess Community Coll... read more.

Caitlin Nye 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Caitlin Nye (she/her) MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CHSE, CNE is the recipient of the Margaret Gould Tyson Scholarship. Caitlin is a PhD candidate at the State University of New York (SUNY) University at Buffalo School of Nursing. She holds a BSN from the Univers... read more.

Keisha S. Paul 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Keisha S. Paul, MS, RN is the recipient of the Columbia University – Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Inc./J. Margaret Ada Mutch Scholarship. Receiving this scholarship plays a significant role in providing Keisha the financ... read more.

Glenda S. Perez 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Glenda S. Perez, MSN/Ed, RNC-OB, C-EFM is a recipient of the Johnson & Johnson Edwidge Thomas Scholarship. Currently, she is a doctoral candidate at Barry University’s Nursing Ph.D. Program. Glenda’s research focus is on human trafficking in nursing... read more.

Claire Petchler 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Claire Petchler is the 2024-25 recipient of the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship from the Nurses Educational Funds. Claire is a nurse clinician and researcher dedicated to improving communication pathways between family caregivers and palliative care... read more.

Kelly Preti 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
The recipient of the Henry B. Spencer Scholarship is Kelly Preti, a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who has worked with the oncologic population in New York, NY for the past 8 years. Kelly is currently pursuing her Doc... read more.

Anna C. Quon 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Anna C. Quon, MBA HM, BSN, RN, AMB-BC, NEA-BC, is the recipient of a Johnson & Johnson and Dr. Edwidge Thomas Scholarship, awarded by the Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. (NEF) to support her academic and professional goals. Anna began her nursing care... read more.

Daniel Stanley 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Daniel Stanley, the recipient of the esteemed NEF Joanne V. Pontier Scholarship, has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his academic journey. His achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Campbell University, a Bachelor of Scie... read more.

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