Doris Robbins Pletner Bloye Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to UWO students who meet the following criteria:

  • Enrollment Status: Full-time undergraduate
  • Declared Major: BSN (traditional program), must be officially admitted to the Nursing Program
  • Must demonstrate involved in community service activities

Selection is based on academic performance in high school and/or pre-nursing coursework and community service participation. Preference will be given to applicants with an interest in gerontology and who currently work or volunteer at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, WI or another retirement community in the Oshkosh area.

Award Payment: Fall 2026. If the recipient is not enrolled in the required number of credits for the indicated semester, the award payment will be forfeited.

Award Renewal: Recipients are eligible to receive one award renewal beyond the initial installment provided they meet the following criteria:

  • Maintain full-time enrollment
  • Continue to pursue a traditional BSN degree
  • Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. In extraordinary circumstances, the academic performance requirement may be waived.
  • Sufficient funding is available to support award renewal

Donor
Doris R. Bloye
Award
$2,000
Categories
Nursing, School of Nursing & Health Professions, Undergraduate Award
Deadline
11/05/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please submit a statement describing your volunteer activities, including dates of involvement. See help text for considerations.
  2. Please comment on your interest or experience in working with older adults. Include work or volunteer experience at nursing homes or retirement communities.