Norman C. Nelson IV Memorial Scholarship
Norman C. Nelson IV passed away at the young age of sixteen from complications related to Protein Losing Enteropathy (PLE).
Medical professionals touch countless lives through their work, giving their all to healing their patients and offering kindness and care in the final days of teens like Norman. Continuing the legacy of medical excellence requires uplifting passionate students so that they can overcome the financial barriers standing between them and their medical aspirations.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Norman C. Nelson IV by supporting students who are pursuing medical careers.
Any high school senior pursuing medicine who has financial need and at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about yourself, why you are pursuing medicine, and what your source of inspiration is.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and the reason you want to go into the medical field? Who or what has been an inspiration in your life?
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The application deadline is May 11, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 11, 2025.
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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 Jun 11, 2025. 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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