Purpose: To provide scholarship support for a college junior or senior pursuing a nursing career or a member of St. Clair Memorial Hospital's nursing staff who is interested in pursuing additional nursing education. Preference shall be given to Greater Cleveland residents attending an accredited Ohio college of nursing.
About the program: The Ruth Alice Jacobs Roe Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the family and friends of Ruth Alice Jacobs Roe in February 2003 to honor her years of dedicated service to humanity as a registered nurse. The purpose of the fund is to provide two annual scholarships: one to a member of St. Clair Memorial Hospital's nursing staff who is interested in pursuing additional nursing education, and one to a junior or senior in college pursuing a nursing career. Preference shall be given to Greater Cleveland residents attending an accredited Ohio college of nursing. Additional resources for nursing majors have been contributed from the narrowly restricted funds of the Cleveland Foundation that have been designated support for persons pursuing a nursing career.
Selection process: A selection committee will base its scholarship decisions on the completed application, evidence of commitment to a career in nursing, academic performance, financial need, and ability to benefit.
Award process: The annual award amount will be based on the performance of the fund and number of applicants selected. There have generally been two awards at $700 each annually. Formal notification of award will be made by the Cleveland Foundation to the selected recipient(s). Awards will be paid to the school for the benefit of the student and must be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies, and/or equipment required for coursework.