Walter and Louise Sutcliffe Foundation Scholarship

The Walter and Louise Sutcliffe Foundation Scholarship was established in 2015 by a grant from the Walter and Louise Sutcliffe Foundation. The scholarship is available for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate nursing degree program in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing at Thomas Edison State University.

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must meet the following:

• Academic Level: Undergraduate or Graduate
• Enrollment Status: Enrolled
• Type of degree/certificate: Any Nursing degree or certificate
• Other Criteria:

• • New Jersey Resident

For more information on determining whether you are eligible for this scholarship, contact the University Scholarship Committee at scholarship@tesu.edu.

Award Criteria: To be considered for an award, the student must meet the following:

• Meet all eligibility criteria described on the respective scholarship's webpage.
• Submit a completed Thomas Edison State University Scholarship Application during the application period.
• Essay demonstrating financial need, academic merit and professional aspirations.
• Have applied for federal and State (NJ residents only) financial aid through the FAFSA.
• Submit any required supplemental documentation before the end of the application period.
• Students enrolled with the University at the time of scholarship application must have:
  • Completed a minimum of 12 Thomas Edison State University credits, with at least six hours being from Online or Guided Study courses.
  • A minimum Thomas Edison State University GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.
  • Successfully completed a minimum of 66 percent of courses attempted at Thomas Edison State University. Incompletes, withdrawals, and failed classes do not count as completed credits.

Supplemental Documentation Required:  None required