IUB-Kate Pedigo Scholarship (Nursing)

The Kate Pedigo Scholarship was established to honor Kate Pedigo and her work and devotion to caring for patients. Kate, a dedicated nurse, wife, family member and friend, chose to go back to school to complete her BSN in nursing. This scholarship is to recognize her strong work ethic, commitment to helping individuals and to help the next class of hardworking nurses.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Undergraduate Nursing Student
  • RN to BSN
  • IU Bloomington campus only
  • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
  • Demonstrate financial need as defined by the U.S. Department of Education’s criteria for need-based federal financial aid
  • Complete essay about your work ethic and how you have overcome challenging circumstances to reach this point in your nursing education, about your previous work experiences, and what has led you to commit to continuing your education.

Award
$2,500
Deadline
04/15/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe how you have demonstrated a strong work ethic.
  2. Share how you have overcome challenging circumstances to reach this point in your nursing education, about your previous work experiences, and what has led you to commit to continuing your education.