Hayes-Talley Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Henry and Costellia Talley created this scholarship
in honor of both of their mothers; Annie D. Talley
and Sallie Lou Hayes. Henry and Costellia were
both raised by single mothers who supported their
educational endeavors, while sacrificing their own
dreams. Realizing the importance of education and
the sacrifice their mothers made, they created this
scholarship to assist future generations in their
educational endeavors.
This scholarship will support student(s) in good
academic standing in the Nurse Anesthesia Program.
Tamara Lemons
Nurse Anesthesia MSN Student
Dorothy and Edward Hertel Scholarship
Dorothy and Edward Hertel are Michigan State
University alumni and long-term supporters of the
University. Their daughter, Patty Peek, is a nurse
practitioner and former full-time faculty member in
the College of Nursing for 40 years. Patty and her
husband Bill have established this scholarship to
honor her parents and to acknowledge their lifetime
commitment to Michigan State.
This scholarship will be awarded to a nurse
practitioner (student) pursuing a doctorate in
nursing practice who aspires to improve quality of
care for underserved populations.
Tanya Brooks
Doctor of Nursing Practice Student
Marjorie A. Holmes Graduate Nursing
Endowed Scholarship
One of several endowments established by Marjorie
A. Holmes (CON BSN ’60), this scholarship provides
financial assistance to graduate students who have
demonstrated the capacity to achieve educational
and professional goals, and the initiative to seek
opportunities to further their progress. Recipients
must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
Luke Linscheid
Doctor of Nursing Practice Student
Rao and Joyce Kareti Nursing
Endowed Scholarship
At the time that this scholarship was established,
Joyce Kareti (CON BSN ’97) was a student in the
College’s RN to BSN program. Dedicated to healing
and care, Rao and Joyce Kareti are committed to
healthcare and to helping students who, due to
financial circumstances, may not be able to achieve
their academic goals in nursing.
This scholarship provides financial assistance to
students who are pursuing their bachelor’s degree
through the College’s RN to BSN option and are
in good academic standing. Preference is given to
students who are from ethnically underrepresented
populations in the profession.
Patricia Katje
BSN for Registered Nurses Student
William and Angeline Keehner Scholarship
William and Angeline Keehner valued education and
saw it as the key to a rewarding life even though
they did not have the opportunity to pursue higher
education. Bill worked for Ford Motor Company
and Angie was a homemaker. They loved to travel,
spend time with their family and friends, and they
contributed to their church and community. Through
their sacrifice, all three of their children received
graduate degrees; two of them are nurses.
Their children established this award to honor their
memory and thank them for their love and support.
The scholarship is awarded to a nursing student who
aspires to be an excellent clinician, leader, educator,
or researcher.
Jason Hogarth
Nurse Anesthesia MSN Student
Helen M. Kelley Endowed Scholarship
Helen M. Kelley was a practicing registered nurse
for 45 years. She believed that nothing would ever
replace good bedside judgment, care, and the
support of a dedicated nurse.
This scholarship was created by Helen’s sons and
daughter-in-law, all of whom are Michigan State
University alumni, in her loving memory. It provides
financial assistance to students enrolled in good
standing in the College of Nursing.
Kathleen Christie
Accelerated Second Degree BSN Student
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