Brian Leahy Memorial Scholarship
Brian Leahy was an incredible man who sadly passed away from brain cancer, cutting his life short.
Watching a parent or family member go through cancer can be a harrowing and traumatic experience that can take years to overcome. Nurses and other healthcare professionals can be incredibly impactful in helping families cope with a cancer diagnosis, educating people about their options, and ensuring a comfortable passing in severe cases.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Brian Leahy by supporting students who are pursuing nursing or who have a parent with cancer.
Any high school or undergraduate student who is a North Carolina resident may apply if a parent has cancer and/or if they are pursuing nursing.
To apply, tell us about your experience with your family and how they have handled the diagnosis and/or why you want to pursue nursing.
Please write about your experience with your family and how they have dealt with your parent’s cancer diagnosis. Why do you want to go into nursing?
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The application deadline is Nov 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Dec 1, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 1, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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