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William S. and Kathryn L. Shields Fund for Healthcare Professionals

The William S. and Kathryn L. Shields Nursing Scholarship, established in 1991, was created though the generous contribution of William S. Shields and his wife, Kathryn.  Recipients are carefully selected based on academic achievements, financial need, and recommendations. The scholarship, may be used for tuition, books, bookstore supplies and child care at the IUSB Day Care Center, are available to students pursuing a four year undergraduate degree in the Health Care Professions.  The scholarships are designed to identify future scholars in the Health Care Professions with potential for making outstanding contributions to the profession.

The application criteria for the William S. and Kathryn L. Shields Fund are as follows:

  1. Regular admission to Indiana University.

  2. Full time enrollment in the pre nursing, BSN or Allied Health programs.

  3. If current IUSB student, cumulative grade point average in Indiana University credit hours of 3.5 or above.

  4. Demonstrate financial need.

  5. Submit one supporting letter of recommendation from a college faculty member or a high school science teacher (for high school senior applicants only).

  6. Submit application by deadline of March 1st for continuing students and June 1st for incoming freshmen.

Please have your letter of recommendation and application sent to:

Scholarship Committee, c/o Student Services, Northside 452
Indiana University South Bend
Nursing Program
1700 Mishawaka Avenue
P.O. Box
7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111

If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs.  Please contact Janet Gilroy, Coordinator of Student Services, Division of Nursing and Health Professions, Northside 452 or by telephone at (574) 520-4571.

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Scholarship Information Page

Indiana University South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Ave. P.O. Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634
Phone: (574) 520-IUSB
(574) 520-4872

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