Edward R. Quigley Memorial Scholarship $5,000

The Edward R. Quigley Memorial Scholarship was established by Susan LaRocco, PhD, MBA, RN, FNAP, ANAMASS member and former newsletter editor, in memory of her husband. He had great respect for well educated, compassionate nurses and no patience at all for those who lacked common sense. He willingly traveled and relocated to accommodate her professional career and scholarly work. Ed was her sounding board for ideas, an editor for her presentations and publications, and a wonderful companion on life’s road.   This Scholarship is for men pursuing a 12-18 month second degree Accelerated Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (ABSN).  The $5,000 scholarship can only be applied to tuition and fees.​ There are 6 individual scholarships available, totaling $30,000! Applicants must reside and/or plan to practice in Massachusetts; must provide verification from the college or university of acceptance and/or enrollment in good standing into a Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing approved ABSN program. Applicant must demonstrate a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale upon application AND Completion of 1st semester in ABSN program by May 30, 2027. This scholarship is both need- and merit-based; to be considered applicants must upload copies of their current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Report (SAR) including Student Aid Index (SAI). All documents uploaded must be original documents (no screen shots or pictures).  FNAMA encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, in alignment with our commitment to equity and inclusion in nursing.