Diane R. Cholewinski Memorial Nursing Scholarship

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

  • Enrollment Status: Full- or part-time undergraduate
  • Declared Major: BSN (traditional or accelerated program), must be officially admitted to the Nursing Program
  • Minimum 3.5 GPA
  • Must be a Wisconsin resident
  • Must have an interest in pediatrics/special needs or have life experience with the pediatric/special needs populations

Selection is based on academic achievement and interest or experience working with pediatric/special needs populations. Preference will be given to single parents with financial need based on a statement.

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.

Donor
Shelly Lancaster
Award
$750
Categories
Nursing, School of Nursing & Health Professions, Undergraduate Award
Deadline
11/05/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please submit a statement describing your interest or experience working with pediatric/special needs populations.
  2. Please provide the name and email of an individual (non-relative) who has agreed to serve as a reference to support your application. Your reference must comment on your experience or desire to work with pediatric/special needs patients.
  3. Are you a single parent with physical custody of one or more minor children?