The Jessica Castile Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Jessi, a student at the UMSL School of Nursing. Jessi is remembered for her radiant smile, her love for nature and her passion for helping others. This scholarship will be awarded to an eligible student in the UMSL School of Nursing.
The $1,000.00 will be awarded to the student upon enrollment and admission to the program. If at any time the recipient is not enrolled as a full-time student, he/she shall forfeit any further award. This one-time scholarship will be awarded to one (1) student in the UMSL School of Nursing each academic school year. The awarded amount will be split between the fall and spring semesters, with a $500.00 amount for each. All interested applicants are welcome to apply. Students are able to re-apply for this scholarship each year that they are in the nursing program.
**Disclaimer: This scholarship is not directly affiliated with the UMSL School of Nursing.
Deadline to Apply:
The scholarship is now taking applications for the Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 academic year. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is April 30, 2024.
Awarding of Scholarship:
The Jessica Castile Memorial Scholarship selection committee will award the scholarship. All decisions are final. The recipient of the award will be notified once the decision has been made. If a student does not complete the full semester, and qualifies for a full or partial refund, then the amount paid for by the scholarship foundation must be reimbursed first.
Disbursement of Funds:
The awarded scholarship amount will be paid directly to the university upon receipt of a letter of verification of enrollment from the university for the student. As stated above, the awarded amount will be paid in two separate amounts, with $500 for the fall semester and $500 for the spring semester. Funds are to be applied directly toward student tuition and fees.
Please complete the application below and upload the following in Word Doc or PDF format:
- Letter of Recommendation
- Essay answering the following 2 essay topics:
- Why do you want to be a nurse? What specialty are you interested in pursuing?
- How would this scholarship impact your future in the program and in your nursing career
By submitting this application, you are authorizing the scholarship committee the right to use your photo for promotional purposes; typically through a social post to share news of the recipient.