Linda J. Spence Endowed Fellowship
This fellowship was established by the late Linda J.
Spence, PhD, RN, whose career at the College of Nursing
on the faculty spanned more than 40 years. She served
on the committee that developed the initial master’s
degree program as well as the committee that developed
the PhD program. She participated in the implementation
of the PhD program and remained committed to the need
for well-prepared nurse researchers.
This scholarship will provide assistance to a traditional
PhD student who has completed their first year or a fast
track student who has completed their second year of
PhD coursework. Fellowship recipients must be in good
academic standing.
Madison Buursma
PhD Student
Angela and Richard Strawn Nursing
Endowed Fellowship
Angela (CON BSN ‘65) and Richard Strawn are longtime
supporters of our nursing programs through philanthropy
and advocacy. Her career in nursing spanned over 50
years, spent mostly in nursing higher education and
administration of nursing education programs.
When deciding how to leave a lasting gift to College of
Nursing, Angela wanted to provide fellowship assistance
at the graduate level to nurses who desired to become
future nursing faculty out of concern for the nursing faculty
shortage. Therefore, this fellowship will be awarded to
prospective or matriculating graduate students planning
a career in nursing education. Preference will be given
to highly motivated students who demonstrate financial
need and are in good academic standing by possessing a
minimum 3.5 grade point average.
Andrea Schilbe
Clinical Nurse Specialist MSN Student
Tammi Therese Strohmaier Memorial
Endowed Scholarship
Tammi Therese Strohmaier was a junior in the College of
Nursing who was killed in a car accident in 1998 at the
young age of 21. Though her time here was tragically cut
short, Tammi left an important legacy, which included:
community involvement, excellence in sports, and high
academic achievements.
To honor her memory, friends and family of Tammi
established this scholarship. Preference is given to
undergraduate students who have achieved academic
excellence and have contributed to their community
through service.
STUDENT
THANK YOU
“I am a single mother of
three and have had to
work full-time to support
my family, which will
continue throughout the
entirety of my degree.
Without your assistance,
the ability for me to
continue on this journey
may not have been
possible.”
Traci Jones
Recipient of the Diana Roush
Memorial Endowed Scholarship
“Your generosity is
appreciated more than
words can possibly
express, but please
accept my deepest
appreciation.”
Heather Harris
Recipient of the Gilbert and Leona
Schumann Endowed Scholarship
Caroline Deak
Traditional BSN Student
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