The Patricia J. Wortinger Nursing Scholarship is being established by Robert Wortinger in memory of his wife Patricia J. Wortinger. Patty was a graduate of Glen Oaks Community College from the Licensed Practical Nursing class of 1973 from there she began working for the Three Rivers Hospital. She had a long and successful career in nursing working a total of 32 years in the health profession field with the last 25 years in the Three Rivers Medical Clinic and later Three Rivers Health, as Primary Nurse for Dr. Donald Schimnoski. Patty truly loved and was devoted to her family, she was a long time member of the Three Rivers community where she was born and raised her family. She was a Three Rivers High Schoo! graduate of 1972 and was very active in her early years in the Band Booster and Girl Scouts.

The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support to qualified individuals in their nursing education at Glen Oaks Community College, in addition to functioning as a strong incentive for and a prestigious acknowledgement of excellence in nursing. The scholarship is to be awarded to talented students committed to nursing who plan to complete a degree or certificate. The effect of this scholarship would be to enhance the retention rate for talented nursing students by providing an appealing reason for remaining at Glen Oaks Community College.

Eligibility:

• Pursuing the Nursing program
• Any accepted Nursing student, level I & II
• Students must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more)

Preference:

• Has a minimum 3.0 GPA from prerequisite coursework
• Resident of St. Joseph County in-district status

Selection Criteria:

• Expressed commitment in the nursing career
• Academic ability, financial circumstances and career goals will be taken into consideration in selecting the recipients.
• Participation in activities and projects beyond standard class activities may include voluntary commitments to worthy causes.
• Intention to work in St. Joseph County upon completion of training.

Selection Process:

• Students will be selected by the Director of Financial Aid and the Director of Nursing of Glen Oaks Community College.
• Students may be identified out of high school by recommendations of their school counselor, teachers, or Hospital/Medical personnel.

Maintenance Criteria:

• The recipients will be expected to maintain a semester GPA of at least 2.75 while receiving the scholarship.

Use:

• The scholarship may be applied to education related expenses.

Amount and Number of Awards:

• Number and size will be determined by the availability of funds and number of qualified applicants.

Prior Recipients:

• Must reapply

Disbursements:

• The Office of Financial Aid will disburse the scholarship according to the standard school policy.

This Fund is endowed (as of February 24, 2011) at $10,000 and has been established as a Permanently Restricted endowed account. Distribution will begin in two years following the date it became fully endowed. The Fund will have for immediate distribution $1,160.00 to award in the first two years of its establishment set up as Temporarily Restricted funds where it has also been established with donor­ imposed restrictions that permit the Foundation to use or expend the assets as specified above.

If, at any time, the College Foundation policies and procedures in effect for the administration of award and scholarship funds are changed, these provisions are automatically modified to conform. Whenever it appears that changing conditions make this plan no longer applicable, practical, or suited to the general purposes stated above, the College Foundation would confer with the donor or their representative to secure a modification of the plan. If the Foundation is unable to locate the donor or their representative after reasonable efforts, then the Foundation is authorized to utilize the fund for any other suitable related medical education purpose, so that the fund will provide the maximum service to the community through the advancement of higher education.

The Ron & Keli Lynn Roach Memorial Health Occupations Scholarship was established by Peggy Roach in memory of her husband Ron and daughter Keli Lynn. The scholarship was initially the Keli Lynn Roach Memorial Scholarship, then following Peggy’s husband Ron’s untimely death, January 8, 1997, Peggy established a Ronald Roach Memorial Scholarship. These scholarships were merged in July of 2008.

Keli Lynn Roach, second child to Ron & Peggy, was stillborn on December 8, 1984, following years of infertility. Peggy stated, “everyone sees pregnancy as a happy time but rarely does anyone talk about the devastating reality of the hard times that can happen, this is where the medical staff steps in.” Because of the care, concern and genuine compassion of the nursing staff at Sturgis Hospital Ron & Peggy were inspired to give back and establish a scholarship for deserving nursing students to help them pursue their dreams.

The purpose of this Fund is to provide scholarship support to qualified individuals in the Health Occupation programs at Glen Oaks Community College. This scholarship is to be awarded to talented students committed to the health profession who plan to complete a two-year degree, or a certificate program at Glen Oaks Community College, or other degree or certificate program for health occupation students established in the future.

The effect of this scholarship, in addition to functioning as a strong incentive for and a prestigious acknowledgement of excellence in the health occupations area of studies, would be to raise the rate of retention for talented students by providing a strong and appealing reason for remaining at Glen Oaks Community College.

The Scholarship will serve to honor and substantially reward each year’s recipients and to significantly enhance and embellish the Glen Oaks Community College Health Occupations programs as a recruitment and retention tool.

Eligibility:

• Studies must be in the Health Occupations
• Maintain full or part-time time student status
• Maintain overall 2.75 g.p.a.
• First year students will be eligible directly out of high school, if dual enrolled
• Must meet all program prerequisites

Preference:

• To a student with greater financial need and/or higher academic performance
• Intention to work in St. Joseph County upon completion of training

Selection Criteria:

• Active participant in a Health Occupation program
• Committed to a career in the Health Occupations
• Participation in activities and projects beyond standard class activities may include voluntary commitments to worthy causes

Selection Process:

• Final selection of scholarship recipients will be made by the Director of Financial Aid/Scholarship and Assistant Dean of the Nursing Programs & Allied Health in consultation with the Dean of the College
• Students may be identified out of high school by recommendation of their School Counselor, teachers, or Hospital/Medical personnel
• Final selection by the end of July.

Use:

• This is a Scholarship to be granted to the student for education related expenses.

Amount and Number of Awards:

• Number and size determined by availability of funds and number of qualified applicants

Prior Recipients:

• Must reapply

Disbursement:

The Office of Financial Aid will disburse the scholarship according to the standard school policy.

If, at any time, the College Foundation policies and procedures in effect for the administration of award and scholarship funds are changed, these provisions will be automatically modified to conform.

The fund is now endowed and monies will be held in a restricted endowed account. Distribution will begin in the 2008 /09 school year.

Whenever it appears that changing conditions make this plan no longer applicable, practical, or suited to the general purposes stated above, the College Foundation would confer with the donor or their representative to secure a modification of the plan. If the Foundation is unable to locate the donor or their representative after reasonable efforts, then the Foundation is authorized to utilize the fund for any other suitable educational purpose, so that the fund will provide the maximum service to the community through the advancement of higher education.

The Joan & Richard Jacobs Nursing Scholarship was established by Joan & Richard Jacobs in memory of Joan’s sister Betty Whistler. Betty was Joan’s oldest sister who spent her entire working career (40 years) at the Gilmore Department Store in Kalamazoo. Joan described Betty as “a devoted, people oriented” individual.

Joan was moved to support a Nursing Scholarship because when she was a student at White Pigeon High School a local family encouraged her to attend Nursing School and offered to pay her tuition. Joan stated that at the time, she doubted her ability to succeed in Nursing School and did not pursue the offer.

Since retiring Joan and Richard have been very involved in volunteer activities. Joan has volunteered at Three Rivers Health for the past twelve years. Dick volunteers at three organizations in Three Rivers. They cherish community involvement and the interaction which they believe keeps them feeling young.

The purpose of this Fund is to provide scholarship support to qualified individuals in the nursing programs at Glen Oaks Community College. This scholarship is to be awarded to talented students committed to Nursing who plan to complete a two-year degree, or a certificate program at Glen Oaks Community College, or other nursing degree or certificate program for nurses established in the future.

The effect of this scholarship, in addition to functioning as a strong incentive for and a prestigious acknowledgement of excellence in medical studies, would be to raise the rate of retention for talented nursing students by providing a strong and appealing reason for remaining at Glen Oaks Community College.

The Scholarship will serve to honor and substantially reward each year’s recipients and to significantly enhance and embellish the Glen Oaks Community College Nursing programs as a recruitment and retention tool.

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted into a Nursing Program as described above
• Maintain full or part-time time student status
• Nursing major
• Maintain overall 2.75 g.p.a.
• First year students will be eligible directly out of high school, if dual enrolled
• Must meet all program prerequisites

Preference:

• To a Three Rivers area resident
• To a student with greater financial need and/or higher academic performance

Selection Criteria:

• Accepted and active participant in a Nursing Program
• Committed to a career in nursing
• Participation in activities and projects beyond standard class activities may include voluntary commitments to worthy causes
• Intention to work in St. Joseph County upon completion of training

Selection Process:

• Final selection of scholarship recipients will be made by the Director of Financial Aid/Scholarship and Assistant Dean of the Nursing Programs & Allied Health in consultation with the Dean of the College
• Students may be identified out of high school by recommendation of their School Counselor, teachers, or Hospital/Medical personnel
• Final selection by the end of April

Use:

• This is a Scholarship to be granted to the student for education related expenses.

Amount and Number of Awards:

• Number and size determined by availability of funds and number of qualified applicants

Prior Recipients:

• Must reapply

Disbursement:

The Office of Financial Aid will disburse the scholarship according to the standard school policy.

If, at any time, the College Foundation policies and procedures in effect for the administration of award and scholarship funds are changed, these provisions will be automatically modified to conform.

The donor initiated this award in January of 2006.

The fund is now endowed (as of January 3, 2006) and monies will be held in a restricted endowed account. Distribution may begin in the 2007/08 school years.

Whenever it appears that changing conditions make this plan no longer applicable, practical, or suited to the general purposes stated above, the College Foundation would confer with the donor or their representative to secure a modification of the plan. If the Foundation is unable to locate the donor or their representative after reasonable efforts, then the Foundation is authorized to utilize the fund for any other suitable educational purpose, so that the fund will provide the maximum service to the community through the advancement of higher education.

The DONALD & ELOISE WIEDENBECK NURSING SCHOLARSHIP was established by Jo and Skeet Moyer of Three Rivers in 2005 in memory of their dear friends, Donald and Eloise Wiedenbeck. Donald and Eloise were lifelong residents of Three Rivers. The Wiedenbeck family owned and operated the Wolverine Auto Parts store in downtown Three Rivers for many years. Jo and Skeet Moyer established this
scholarship as part of their effort to give money they received from the Wiedenbeck Estate back to the community. Jo and Skeet have been long-time volunteers at Three Rivers Health (formerly, Three Rivers Hospital) and it is their hope and belief that the recipients of this scholarship will have rewarding careers and continue to contribute toward improving the quality of health care available in the community.

The purpose of this Fund is to provide scholarship support to qualified individuals in the Nursing Programs at Glen Oaks Community College. The scholarship is to be awarded to talented students committed to Nursing who plan to complete a two-year degree, or a certificate program at Glen Oaks Community College, or other nursing degree or certificate program for nurses established in the future.

The effect of this scholarship, in addition to functioning as a strong incentive for and a prestigious acknowledgement of excellence in medical studies, would be to raise the rate of retention for talented nursing students by providing a strong and appealing reason for remaining at Glen Oaks Community College.

The Scholarship will serve to honor and substantially reward each year’s recipients and to significantly enhance and embellish the Glen Oaks Community College Nursing programs as a recruitment and retention tool.

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted into a Nursing Program as described above
• Maintain full time or part-time student status
• Maintain overall 2.75 g.p.a.
• First year students will be eligible directly out of high school, if dual enrolled
• Must meet all program prerequisites

Preference:

• To a Three Rivers area resident
• To a student with financial need and/or higher academic performance

Selection Criteria:

• Accepted and active participant in a Nursing Program
• Committed to a career in nursing
• Intention to work in St. Joseph County upon completion of training
• Participation in activities and projects beyond standard class activities may include voluntary commitments to worthy causes

Selection Process:

• Final selection of scholarship recipients will be made by the Director of Financial Aid/Scholarship and Assistant Dean of the Nursing Program in consultation with the Dean of the College
• Students may be identified out of high school by recommendation of their School Counselor, Teachers, or Hospital/Medical personnel
• Final selection by the end of April

Use:

• This is a Scholarship to be granted to the student for education related expenses.

Amount and Number of Awards:

• Number and size determined by availability of funds and number of qualified applicants

Prior Recipients:

• Must reapply.

Disbursement:

The Office of Financial Aid will disburse the scholarship according to the standard school policy.

If, at any time, the College Foundation policies and procedures in effect for the administration of award and scholarship funds are changed, these provisions will be automatically modified to conform.

The donor initiated this award on January 12, 2005.

The fund is now endowed as of January 12, 2005 and monies will be held in a restricted endowed account. Distribution shall begin in the 2005/06 school years.

Whenever it appears that changing conditions make this plan no longer applicable, practical, or suited to the general purposes stated above, the College Foundation would confer with the donor or their representative to secure a modification of the plan. If the
Foundation is unable to locate the donor or their representative after reasonable efforts, then the Foundation is authorized to utilize the fund for any other suitable educational purpose, so that the fund will provide the maximum service to the community through the
advancement of higher education.

The Dennis and Sharon Baker Nursing Scholarship was established by Sharon Baker in memory of Dennis Baker.

The purpose of this Fund is to provide scholarship support to qualified individuals in the nursing programs at Glen Oaks Community College. This scholarship is to be awarded to talented students committed to Nursing who plan to complete a two-year
degree, or a certificate program at Glen Oaks Community College, or other nursing degree or certificate program for nurses established in the future.

The effect of this scholarship, in addition to functioning as a strong incentive for and a prestigious acknowledgement of excellence in medical studies, would be to raise the rate of retention for talented nursing students by providing a strong and appealing reason for remaining at Glen Oaks Community College.

The Scholarship will serve to honor and substantially reward each year’s recipients and to significantly enhance and embellish the Glen Oaks Community College Nursing programs as a recruitment and retention tool.

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted into a Nursing Program as described above
• Maintain full or part-time time student status
• Nursing major
• Maintain overall 2.75 g.p.a.
• First year students will be eligible directly out of high school, if dual enrolled
• Must meet all program prerequisites

Preference:

• To a Sturgis area resident
• To a student with greater financial need and/or higher academic performance

Selection Criteria:

• Accepted and active participant in a Nursing Program
• Committed to a career in nursing
• Participation in activities and projects beyond standard class activities may include voluntary commitments to worthy causes
• Intention to work in St. Joseph County upon completion of training

Selection Process:

• Final selection of scholarship recipients will be made by the Director of Financial Aid/Scholarship and Assistant Dean of the Nursing Programs & Allied Health in consultation with the Dean of the College
• Students may be identified out of high school by recommendation of their School Counselor, teachers, or Hospital/Medical personnel
• Final selection by the end of April

Use:

• This is a Scholarship to be granted to the student for education related expenses.

Amount and Number of Awards:

• Number and size determined by availability of funds and number of qualified applicants

Prior Recipients:

• Must reapply.

Disbursement:

The Office of Financial Aid will disburse the scholarship according to the standard school policy.

If, at any time, the College Foundation policies and procedures in effect for the administration of award and scholarship funds are changed, these provisions will be automatically modified to conform.

The fund is now endowed (as of January 31, 2007) and monies will be held in a restricted endowed account. Distribution will begin in the 2007/08 school years with an additional $1,000 provided in a separate contribution, receipted on February 2, 2007, which will not
be part of the endowed restricted fund.

Whenever it appears that changing conditions make this plan no longer applicable, practical, or suited to the general purposes stated above, the College Foundation would confer with the donor or their representative to secure a modification of the plan. If the
Foundation is unable to locate the donor or their representative after reasonable efforts, then the Foundation is authorized to utilize the fund for any other suitable educational purpose, so that the fund will provide the maximum service to the community through the
advancement of higher education.

The Mary A. Hoffine Nursing Scholarship is being established by Phillip L. Hoffine and Pamela A. Hoffine in memory of Phillip’s mother Mary A. Hoffine. Mary was a graduate of the Licensed Practical Nursing Class of 1969, the second Nursing Class to graduate from Glen Oaks Community College. Mary A. Hoffine had a long and successful career in nursing following her mid-life nursing education.

The purpose of this Fund is to provide scholarship support to qualified individuals in their nursing education at Glen Oaks Community College. The scholarship is to be awarded to talented students committed to nursing who plan to complete a two-year nursing degree
at Glen Oaks.

The effect of this scholarship, in addition to functioning as a strong incentive for and a prestigious acknowledgement of excellence in nursing, would be to raise the rate of retention for talented nursing majors by providing a strong and appealing reason for remaining at Glen Oaks Community College.

The Scholarship will serve to honor and substantially reward each year’s recipients and to significantly enhance and embellish the Glen Oaks Community College nursing program as a recruitment and retention tool.

Eligibility:

• Maintain full time student status
• Nursing major
• Maintain overall 2.5 g.p.a.
• First year students will be eligible directly out of high school, if dual enrolled and they meet Nursing Program prerequisites

Preference:

• To a student with greater financial need versus higher academic performance

Selection Criteria:

• Must be accepted into the Nursing Program
• Talented and committed
• Will be attending core-nursing classes
• Active participant in the Nursing Program
• Participation in activities and projects beyond standard class activities may include voluntary commitment
• Intention to work in St. Joseph County upon completion of training

Selection Process:

• Students will be selected by the GOCC Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee based upon the above criteria.
• Final selection of scholarship recipients will be made by the Director of Financial Aid/Scholarship and Assistant Dean of the Nursing and Allied Health Programs.
• Students may be identified out of high school by recommendation of their School Counselor
• Final selection by the end of July

Use:

• This is a Scholarship to be granted to the student for education related expenses.

Amount and Number of Awards:

• Number and size determined by availability of funds and number of qualified applicants

Prior Recipients:

• Must reapply

Disbursement:

The Office of Financial Aid will disburse the scholarship according to the standard school policy.

If, at any time, the College Foundation policies and procedures in effect for the administration of award and scholarship funds are changed, these provisions will be automatically modified to conform.

The donor initiated this award in October of 1999.

The fund is now endowed (as of January 14, 2003) and monies will be held in a restricted endowed account. Distribution shall begin in the 2003/04 school years.

Whenever it appears that changing conditions make this plan no longer applicable, practical, or suited to the general purposes stated above, the College Foundation would confer with the donor or their representative to secure a modification of the plan. If the
Foundation is unable to locate the donor or their representative after reasonable efforts, then the Foundation is authorized to utilize the fund for any other suitable educational purpose, so that the fund will provide the maximum service to the community through the
advancement of higher education.