Janice Simmons Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship

The Janice Simmons Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established to recognize scholastic achievement, encourage continued progress, and provide financial assistance to students pursuing a Nursing degree.

Criteria
To be eligible for this award, applicants:

• MUST have completed a minimum of 8 credit hours of instruction at Oakland Community College. Transfer credit hours are counted toward a maximum of eligibility.
• MUST have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8
• MUST be enrolled and accepted into the Nursing program
• MUST be a U.S. Citizen
• MUST demonstrate qualities of leadership (Requires written documentation of demonstrated skills; short essay or letter (s) of recommendation)
• MUST demonstrate financial need (determined by OCC Office of Financial Assistance and Scholarships)
• MUST be a resident of Oakland County
• MUST use for tuition and books
• MUST write a thank-you letter to the donor.
• MUST NOT be an OCC employee or family member receiving tuition reimbursement
• MUST NOT be a College guest student, high school guest student or high school dual enrolled student

Renewal criteria: This scholarship can be renewed if recipient still meets criteria. Renewal is subject to funding availability.