Gasper & Rose T. DiGiovanna Geriatric Nursing Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship is awarded to a 1st degree junior or senior level nursing major who demonstrates a sincere interest in caring for elders, as well as, a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner with older adults and their families. Minimum qualifications include demonstrating a high likelihood of successfully completing the nursing program and subsequently working with the geriatric population as a professional nurse. Those meeting the requirements must submit a scholarship application form and a letter of recommendation from a nursing faculty member verifying the student’s interest in geriatric nursing as a career. The Nursing Student Policies Committee selects the recipient each year. This scholarship can be renewed for a second year if awarded as a junior.