Scholarship

Karen M. Plotkin Nursing Scholarship

University of Massachusetts Amherst Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Due in 13 days
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Karen M. Plotkin Nursing Scholarship provides financial support for undergraduate students enrolled in the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing at UMass Amherst who have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. This scholarship was established by Mr. John L. Plotkin in beloved memory of his wife, Dr. Karen M. Plotkin. Dr. Karen M. Plotkin began her nursing career in the emergency room at Leominster Hospital and went on to work as a community visiting nurse. She earned both her Masters and PhD degrees from UMass Amherst and started her teaching career at UMass in 1993. Karen was passionate about being both a nurse and an educator, and her students consistently expressed gratitude for her dedication, inspiration, support, kindness and understanding. This scholarship honors Dr. Plotkin's legacy of excellence in nursing education and her commitment to supporting students pursuing nursing careers. Eligible students are automatically considered for the scholarship upon completing the General Application through the UMass Amherst scholarship portal.

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic
Priority for
low_income

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Automatic consideration based on completed General Application and financial need determination by Office of Financial Aid

Restrictions

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