January 8, 1997 - ND Center for Nursing



Martha Vorvick Berge Memorial Scholarship [pic]

Application

Xi Kappa Chapter-at-Large

Sigma Theta Tau International

Martha Vorvick Berge, an excellent clinician and educator in the Fargo-Moorhead community, demonstrated a true passion for nursing. She excelled in the cardiology and critical care areas; assumed a leadership role in establishing the first critical care unit at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fargo. In addition, she directed nursing education at the VA Medical Center and taught nursing to students enrolled in the Tri-College Nursing Consortium (Concordia College). While at Concordia College, she accompanied groups of nursing students to Norway and other European countries to study their health care systems. Martha was a member of local critical care and nursing organizations as well as appointed to the North Dakota Board of Nursing. She passed away on March 25, 2010.

In order to advance the interests, commitment, and passion that Martha brought to the nursing profession, this Scholarship is designed to continue her support of education endeavors in nursing at the undergraduate level.

Process for Scholarship Application

To apply for the undergraduate Martha Vorvick Berge Memorial Scholarship, please complete the following steps. Remember that the committee’s decision is based solely on the information provided.

1. Complete the attached scholarship application form. Send the completed packet to:

Xi Kappa Chapter- At-Large

Barbara J. Matthees

10 South 36 Avenue Circle

Moorhead, MN 56560

matthees@mnstate.edu

2. This packet must be postmarked on or before September 15th of each year

3. The recipient will be notified mid- October.

Section I Criteria for Eligibility

1. Possess a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0

2. Must be a junior or senior majoring in nursing at MSUM, Concordia College, NDSU, or Jamestown College.

3. Must demonstrate a passion for nursing.

4. Must provide evidence of involvement in community service.

Section II Policies of the Martha Vorvick Berge Memorial Scholarship

1. Funding-The Scholarship Committee will review all applications and make recommendations to the Xi Kappa Chapter At-Large Executive Committee for final action.

2. Criteria for Awarding the Scholarship-Applicants for the Scholarship are required to have

submitted a complete application packet (see Sections III and IV). Preference will be given to applicants who have not had prior Xi-Kappa Chapter funding, other factors being equal.

Section III

Name_________________________________ E-mail address__________________________

Telephone Number where you can be reached this summer/fall__________________________

Summer Address______________________________________________________________

Permanent Address_____________________________________________________________

Expected Date of Graduation______________

Major_______________________

Are you receiving scholarship or grant monies for this upcoming academic year? No_____ Yes_____

(If yes, please submit a listing of scholarships and grants [and amounts] with this application)

Section IV

1. Attach a written statement (limit to one page) regarding why you choose nursing as a career as well as list your professional goals and your community service activities. Please consider Martha’s contributions to the nursing profession when writing your statement.

2. Submit a resume and a copy of current transcripts.

3. Obtain two letters of recommendation (see attached form). One of the letters must be from a nursing faculty member. It is important to have one of your recommendation letters address your passion for nursing. Request to have the letters returned to you.

4. Submit the entire packet including this cover form, Professional goals statement, resume and transcripts, and two letters of recommendation to Barbara Matthees (address on page 1 of this form).

Xi Kappa Chapter-At-Large

Sigma Theta Tau International

Recommendation for Scholarship

Applicant’s Name ___________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Please write a recommendation for the above applicant, including pertinent examples which describe how the applicant has demonstrated outstanding performance in two or more of the following areas: clinical, academic, creative, leadership, or community service. Please address the applicant’s passion for nursing.

Name _______________________________________

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