Scholarship Purpose: The Star for Nursing Education Endowed Scholarship provides financial support and encouragement for students enrolled in the Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State. The funds must be used for educational, housing, and/or materials expenses (i.e. books, uniforms, equipment). The fund was established in 2010 by Joe and Michael Talkington. Joe retired from Illinois State in 1991 after having served as a faculty member and chairperson in the Department of Technology. Upon his retirement he began the Star Uniform business. He sold the business to his son, Michael, who attended University High, where he played basketball and football. Michael received his bachelor's in finance from Illinois State in 1980.
NOMAJOR NOLEVELDepartment: Mennonite NursingMennonite College Of Nursing
High School GPA: There is no High School GPA requirement for this scholarship.
Essay: An Essay is required towards applying for this scholarship.
Application Deadline: No deadline has been specified.
NODEADLINE NOCOUNTYCommunity Service: There is a community service requirement in applying for this scholarship.
Leadership: There is a leadership experience requirement in applying for this scholarship.
Fund Group: 3
Fund Type: 2
Fund Purpose: 15
Fund primary Goal:
Fund Status: O
Scholarship Type: F
Searchable: Y
Survey Code: 08
For more information on applying to this scholarship, please visit the Mennonite Nursing website.