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Betty Lee Riggs Hughes Nursing Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Shelby County
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/12/2025
Closes: 5/22/2026

The Betty Lee Riggs Hughes Nursing Scholarship supports the residents of Shelby County, Ohio who are seeking an RN degree. Students who demonstrate empathy, compassion, and patience for a long and fulfilling nursing career, financial need, academic ability, and service to the community and school are encouraged to apply.

Win up to
$1,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Shelby County, Ohio
  • College sophomore, junior, or senior
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree
  • Studying nursing
  • Participation in community service or extracurricular activities
  • Exhibit empathy, compassion, and patience for a long and fulfilling nursing career
  • Demonstrate financial need Licensed RNs are not eligible for continuing education.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Sophomore, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: OH
    • County: Shelby
    Intended Area of Study
    Nursing
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities

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