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College of Sciences

Ellen Riggs Neidermeyer Award for Excellence in Nursing

BACKGROUND

This scholarship was established in Ellen’s name by her husband Dr. Ade Neidermeyer to recognize the important role nursing played in her life and in their early married life. Both Ellen and Ade were born and raised in Marshall County, West Virginia. Ellen graduated from Ohio Valley General Hospital School of Nursing in 1964 and worked in various hospital settings as an RN while Ade pursued his higher degrees. Ellen found very satisfying and rewarding nursing positions in West Virginia, Ohio, and Iowa. West Liberty University provided her with the opportunity to receive a BS in Nursing in 1979 and she then continued her education with a master’s degree at WVU. These degrees offered opportunities to research several gerontology issues.

 

Ellen hopes that this scholarship will assist another nursing student to find the same rewards that West Liberty University provided to her.

 

USES AND PURPOSES

The Ellen Riggs Neidermeyer Award for Excellence in Nursing has been created to financially aid students majoring in nursing. One $1000 scholarship may be awarded each year.

 

Minimum Requirements For Consideration:

  • The student selected should be a resident of West Virginia, with a preference for those from Marshall County
  • A sophomore or above academic status majoring in nursing
  • A minimum 3.0 overall grade point average

Selection Of Recipients:

The selection of a worthy student will be made by the Dean of the College of Science with input from appropriate faculty in the School of Nursing

 

If you are a prospective or current student interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact the Assistant Professor of Nursing at 304-336-8911. 

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