Eunice Smith Scholarship 2025

In 1995, the NC Foundation for Nursing, Inc. received a bequest from the estate of Kate Lerch in honor of her sister, Eunice M. Smith, to be used for scholarships and grants related to study in the field of nursing. The Foundation established a scholarship program to support registered nurses who pursue additional education on a part-time basis.  

Purpose: Scholarships are available to registered nurses who have chosen to further their professional career by pursuing education at the baccalaureate, masters or doctoral level on a part-time basis.

1. Must be a resident of North Carolina for at least 12 months prior to application.
2. Must be admitted to a program in North Carolina offering a baccalaureate degree in nursing, a master’s degree in nursing or doctoral degree in nursing or related field. Online programs are also acceptable, provided you are a North Carolina resident.
3. Must be enrolled part-time, but at least 6 hours per semester.
4. Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in work already completed in the program in which currently enrolled or in previous nursing program if no course work has been taken in the current program.