William and Margaret Albrets
Nursing Scholarship
College of Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Bill and
Margaret Albrets to encourage students who have
demonstrated the capacity to achieve educational
and professional goals, the motivation to achieve
these goals, and the initiative to seek opportunities
to further their progress.
This scholarship provides financial assistance to
undergraduate students in the MSU College of
Nursing who demonstrate financial need and who
have maintained a 3.0 or higher grade point average.
Megan Krolikowski
Traditional BSN Student
Harold C. and Helen E. Buckler Memorial
Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the
grandparents of Kristin B. and Gilbert D. Padula. It
was Helen E. Buckler who inspired this scholarship
through her long nursing career in Southeast
Michigan. Kristin has fond memories of her
grandmother who was at her mother’s side when
she was born and was there throughout her life.
This scholarship provides financial assistance to a
student from Southeast Michigan (Macomb, Oakland
or Wayne County) who is enrolled in the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing program.
Alexandria Adams
Traditional BSN Student
The mission of the College of Nursing at Michigan
State University is to enhance the health of the
community by providing excellence in nursing
education, research, and practice that will advance
the profession of nursing and serve as an advocate
for optimal healthcare for all people. The College
currently enrolls more than 500 undergraduate and
graduate students. Its more than 80 faculty members
represent a diverse blend of leading scholars and
distinguished healthcare professionals who bring
real world experience to the classroom.
This scholarship provides financial assistance
to students pursuing a degree from the College
of Nursing. Recipients must demonstrate sound
academic achievement and leadership involvement
in community service activities.
Kendall Austin
Traditional BSN Student
Kristin Castine
Doctor of Nursing Practice Student
Patricia West
PhD Student
CVS Foundation MSN Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund is presented by the CVS Health
Foundation in an effort to reduce the nationwide
shortage of Family Nurse Practitioners, and will
provide support for four College of Nursing students
in pursuit of their master’s-level education.
Students eligible for this award must be in good
academic standing, be interested in a career as a
Family Nurse Practitioner, and intern/volunteer
his or her time with an organization that supports
underserved populations. Twenty-five percent of
scholarship dollars are to be awarded to fluent
speaking bilingual students.
Jasmine Mays
Nurse Practitioner MSN Student
Jorge Zamudio Mora
Doctor of Nursing Practice Student
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