Dorothy I. Back Memorial Scholarship in Nursing
This endowment was established in honor and memory of Dorothy I. Back by her sons, Robert J. Back and Dr. William R. Back, to provide scholarships for deserving students majoring in Nursing at their alma mater.
Dorothy graduated from New Castle Senior High School and was in the first graduating class of the Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She began her career at the Jameson Hospital and then later became an Industrial Nurse for the University-Rundle Cooperation. She married Emery W. Back on September 26, 1936 in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Applicants for this scholarship must be a full-time student majoring in Nursing, have a minimum 2.75 GPA with a completed FAFSA.
College: Health and Human Services
YSU Foundation Scholarship: Yes
FAFSA required: Yes
Scholarship Amount: Varies
Awards Available: Varies
Deadline Date: February 1
Renewable: Through the application and selection process
Contact Information: Nursing Department
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