Alice W. McChesney Scholarship

A bequest was received by the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing in November 1997 from the estate of Alice W. McChesney to establish a scholarship in memory of her husband.

Criteria for award of this scholarship are financial need and Schenectady County residence.  If there is not an appropriate student from Schenectady County money may go to another student.

The Scholarship is offered to a second year student at the beginning of the Fall Semester.  The award, of approximately $400.00, may be used for educational expenses.

Requirements for application include:

1. Submission of a short essay of approximately 100 words stating why you should be considered a candidate for this award. Students completing the first year must apply by July 15 to be eligible for the award presented for the Fall semester of the second year.
   
2. Financial need
   
3. A CGPA of 2.67 or above
   
4. Schenectady County Residence

Award decision is made by the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing faculty.

Additional information regarding this scholarship, including an application, may be obtained by contacting the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing Financial Aid Office at 518-243-4471.