This private scholarship was created by an anonymous donor to offer help to undergraduate male nursing students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program while promoting an understanding of the history of men in nursing.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be able to prove acceptance into an accredited nursing program, currently hold a GPA above 2.5, and submit a 1-2 page essay on the history of men in nursing.  

Award:

The first scholarship award of $250 will be awarded at the beginning of the fall semester 2013.  The deadline for applications is August 1st, 2013.

Henry Dunant:

Henry Dunant (1928-1910) was a founder of the International Red Cross and 1901 Nobel Peace Prize winner who organized, funded, and provided nursing care to the wounded of both sides after the Battle of Solferino in 1859.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Dunant