Grantham University Awards Undergraduate, Graduate Nursing Scholarships

By Brandon Swenson

Lenexa, Kan., Oct. 9, 2020 — Grantham University, an online university, announced today that it has awarded two Dr. Susan Fairchild Nursing Scholarships to two of its nursing students. Michele White of Hurricane, West Virginia, has received a scholarship to complete her RN to BSN Completion (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program. She currently works in nursing regulation and as a county medical examiner. Catherine Rasmussen, from Wichita, Kansas, received a scholarship to pursue a Master’s of Science in Nursing – Education degree program. She currently works as a certified nurse aide instructor.

The Dr. Susan Fairchild Nursing Scholarship is awarded to two deserving nursing students each year, one at the undergraduate level and one at the graduate level, in honor of Dr. Susan Fairchild, the founding dean of the Grantham College of Nursing and Health Professions. Applicants must be in good academic standing and complete an essay on their commitment to remain patient-focused. This scholarship, valued at up to $2,040, covers the tuition and fees for two courses.

“We are excited to present Michele and Catherine with the Dr. Susan Fairchild Nursing Scholarship and are honored to be with them on their educational journey,” said Dr. Anthony R. Petroy, president and chief academic officer of Grantham University. “We look forward to seeing their future accomplishments in nursing and nursing education.”

About Grantham University: Founded in 1951 by WWII veteran Donald Grantham, Grantham University provides online higher education for all adult learners, including our nation’s military for whom the university was established. Designated in 2019 as a Purple Heart University, Grantham boasts a diverse student body, approximately half being military-affiliated. For anyone balancing education with a demanding lifestyle, Grantham is the solution with its flexible online learning environment, monthly course starts, 60+ degree and certificate programs, and one of the lowest tuitions in the country¹.

Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, Grantham continues to receive programmatic accreditations as it evolves its education offerings to meet marketplace demands.

About the Author

Brandon Swenson

Brandon Swenson, communications manager, is on Grantham University’s editorial board. A veteran and college graduate himself, he understands the benefits and intricacies of government education programs, such as the post-9/11 GI Bill. Brandon earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City toward the end of his nearly two-decade tour in the United States Marine Corps.

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