College of Nursing awards scholarships to 120 students

GREENVILLE, N.C.   (Sept. 23, 2013)   —   East Carolina University’s College of Nursing presented approximately $150,000 in scholarship awards to more than 120 students during a reception Sept. 13 at Rock Spring Center in Greenville.

The scholarships and awards ranged from $500 to $5,000 each and were granted to students enrolled in the College of Nursing for the 2013-2014 academic year. All of the money awarded comes from the generosity of donors to the College of Nursing. Scholarships at the college were created to honor and memorialize outstanding nurses and the nursing profession in order to support the education of future nurses and nurse leaders.

Dean Sylvia Brown recognized the donors and accomplished students. Approximately 250 people attended the event including scholarship recipients, their guests, scholarship donors, board members, volunteers, and faculty and staff.

For more information on supporting nursing scholarships, contact Mark W. Alexander, director of development and major gifts in the ECU College of Nursing, 252-744-2324 or alexanderma@ecu.edu.