Mary C. Kirk Nursing Honors Scholarship

The Mary C. Kirk Nursing Scholarship was established to honor Mary Kirk's many years service as a nurse. Her career started as an anesthetist during World War II in the North American theatre. She provided anesthesia for over 5,000 patients during the remainder of the war. She eventually settled here in Dallas and established this scholarship to provide financial assistance to nursing students attending Brookhaven or El Centro College.

Amount of Award
Up to $200 per semester

Number of Awards Per Year
Varies per available funds

Designated College
Brookhaven and El Centro Colleges

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be deserving students who are majoring in a health professions field, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and enroll in a minimum of six credit hours per semester.

Application Process
Applicants must submit a completed DCCCD Foundation scholarship application form to the Financial Aid Office at the college they wish to attend. Applicant must also be recommended for scholarship by Nursing faculty.

Selection Process
Financial Aid Office Approval - Financial Aid should coordinate selections with the Dean of Nursing.
 
Deadline
Varies

For further information, contact the
Foundation Scholarship Coordinator, 214-378-1533
or your Financial Aid office.

July 2003