MARY GIBBONS SCHOLARSHIP for MS NURSES

The late Mary Gibbons was a courageous woman with multiple sclerosis. She was an articulate woman with an inquiring mind and a warm personality. She passed away in late 2009, a great loss to all who knew her. In her memory, her partner, Pat Hannon, her friends and family established the Mary Gibbons MS Nursing Scholarship to attend the CMSC annual Meeting.

THE APPLICATION FOR 2011 SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW CLOSED. IOMSN will make an announcement if scholarship opportunity becomes available next year.

THE ELAINE CHAPIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Named in honor of Elaine Chapin, this scholarship will provide funds to support the post-secondary education of students impacted by multiple sclerosis, either directly or as a family member.

The scholarship fund will accept applications from November 1st through April 30th each year, although the scholarship application is available for download at any time. The number of awards will be determined on the merits of the applications received. The scholarship fund will be awarding (7) $1,000 scholarships for the fall 2011 semester to deserving students. Proof of registration will be required before the scholarship fund makes payment to the schools.

Recipients will be chosen on the basis of financial need, academic standing and the impact with which multiple sclerosis has affected their lives. Applicants must be citizens of the United States who plan to enroll or are enrolled in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university, vocational or technical school located in the United States. Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester in course work leading to a degree, license or certificate.

There is no application fee to apply for this scholarship; however a gesture of a small donation with your application is certainly appreciated. Whether or not a donation is made will have no bearing on determining which students receive consideration for the awards. Checks should be made out to “Elaine Chapin Fund/NMSS”. The scholarship is being run through the Gateway Area Chapter (St. Louis) of the National MS Society and all donations are 100% tax deductible.

For the Fall 2011 scholarship awards, applicants must send their completed application, an official transcript of their most recent academic grades, a personal essay detailing how MS has affected your life (500 word maximum), plus (2) letters of reference by April 30, 2011 to the address listed at the top of the scholarship application for consideration. The final selection of the scholarship recipients will be made by the family of Elaine Chapin.

For more information and scholarship application please visit the official website of THE ELAINE CHAPIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

You may also contact Joe Chapin via email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

MAILING ADDRESS:

Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship Fund
4367 Humber Circle
Saint Louis, Missouri 63129