Martha M. Spinnegan Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Presented by the Jerome Foundation
Scholarship Award
An annual $1000 scholarship given annually for four years to a deserving graduating senior attending a Genesee County school whose intention is to pursue a degree in the field of nursing. Recipient needs to maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to receive the $1000 scholarship each year.
Purpose
In memory of the late Martha M. Spinnegan, Director of the Richmond Memorial Library for 34 years who contributed greatly to the quality of life in Genesee County and was an active member in many community organizations including the Rotary Club of Batavia, The Jerome Foundation, Go Art, and the Children’s Home Board. She earned several accolades such as the Zonta Woman of the Year, YWCA Fabulous Female, and Paul Harris Fellow. Martha served as director of The Jerome Foundation for 13 years and its Board of Trustees established this Nursing Scholarship in her memory. It is her smile, laugh, and warmth that she will be remembered for most.
Criteria
- Applicants must have permanent residence status in Genesee County, New York.
- Applicants must be completing high school successfully with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must be accepted as a full-time student at a college, university, or trade school program for the upcoming academic semester – with the intention of pursuing a degree in the field of Nursing. If scholarship money is awarded, this is the only program that will receive the funds on behalf of the applicant.
- Applicants must complete and submit a Scholarship Application by Friday, May 9, 2025.
Timeline
- Applications must be received by The Jerome Foundation, P.O. Box 249, Batavia, NY 14020, postmarked by Friday, May 9, 2025.
- The selected applicant will be notified by June 1, 2025, and arrangements will be made to present the scholarship certificate at his or her high school awards ceremony. Again, the actual funds will be awarded upon acceptance into an accredited college, university, or trade school program.
Scholarship Applicants Must Provide:
- Completed application form.
- Official high school transcript in a sealed envelope from the institution.
- One academic reference from a guidance counselor or teacher.
- A letter of recommendation from an employer or other community member.
- Proof of acceptance at an academic, vocational or technical school for post-secondary studies.
Judging Will Be Based On The Following:
- Academic Merit (course grades, including SAT or ACT scores)
- Creative Accomplishment (a work or series of works depicting the student’s communications’ skills)
- Community Service (involvement in extracurricular school and civic activities)
- Leadership (demonstration of being a role model through teaching and training)
- Interview by The Jerome Foundation William F. Brown, Jr. Scholarship Committee
