The scholarship fund for nursing education was established by Edwin and Laura Davis as a living, lasting memorial to support the education of a nurse pursuing further nursing education. The recipients of this scholarship will receive a maximum of $3,000 per year for two consecutive years. This scholarship will augment Cooper University Hospital’s
tuition reimbursement program.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis were longtime residents of Collingswood, New Jersey. Prior to her death, Mrs. Davis suffered from a long illness that required numerous hospitalizations at Cooper University Hospital. During that time, she was “well cared for by her nurses.” This scholarship fund is a tribute to the art of caring and compassion.
Eligibility
- Must be an employee of Cooper University Health Care currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
- Employed a minimum of 1000 hours per year within Cooper University Hospital.
- Employed at Cooper University Hospital for the past twelve months.
- Satisfactory performance evaluation in all areas of the job description.
- The employee(s) has not been a previous recipient of the Laura Davis Scholarship within the last five years.
Selection Criteria
Nominees for the scholarship will be reviewed by members of the Professional Development Council and evaluated according to the following criteria:
- One short essay stating the following:
- Statement of prior year’s professional goals and achieved outcomes.
- Statement of future professional goals related to current education focus.
- Exemplars of compassionate, professional practice modeling Patient and Family centered care.
- One letter of recommendation from the applicant’s supervisor.
- One letter of recommendation from a peer.
The letters should reflect the Cooper philosophy, mission and vision. These qualities include compassionate care, patient advocacy, patient education, a focus on safety and outcomes, teamwork, leadership and engagement.
- Current transcript of the applicant’s most recent academic records must be submitted.
Requirements to Maintain Eligibility
The recipient(s) of this scholarship must:
- Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in order to qualify for payment.
- Submit grades to show proof of satisfactory completion of all course(s) in order to receive continued payment.
Please submit grades for the preceding academic year by December 31st of each year to the AVP of Professional Nursing Development, Dorrance 408 South.The above proof is required for payment.
The scholarship may be rescinded should the recipient fall below the requirements or terminate employment within Cooper University Hospital.
Application Deadline
Applications must be received by the close of business Friday, March 27, 2020.
Please submit the application to the PCS Professional Nursing Development Office on the 4th floor of the Dorrance Building, D408 South.
Recent Recipients
2020
- Lydia Acevedo
- Amanda Rader
- Juniper Worthington
2019
- Robert Collins
- Heather Comparri
- Christina Eadicicco