Margaret U. Donaldson Nursing Scholarship
To provide educational resources to students pursuing or continuing studies in the field of nursing.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must:
- Be a resident of Winnebago County
- Be pursuing studies in the field of nursing or continuing studies in the field of Nursing
Specifications
Preference will be given to individuals pursuing their studies in the Greater Rockford area.
Written Prompt
Each CFNIL scholarship is created with a specific purpose in mind. As you complete the application, the system automatically matches you with every scholarship for which you are eligible and will present you with a specific written prompt for each. You're encouraged to craft a unique response to each prompt to show the reviewers why you're the best candidate for that scholarship.
Scholarship Background and Intent
Margaret Ulla (Larson) Donaldson, affectionately known as Peg, was born on a farm outside Vanerborg, Sweden, on September 10, 1926. She arrived in the US at the age of five on November 6, 1931, and settled in Rockford, IL. Peg graduated from East High School in 1945 and earned her nursing degree from the Swedish American School of Nursing in 1948. In 1949, she married William Donaldson, Jr., and together they had two sons, Jeff and Steve.
Peg worked as a nurse for Dr. Frank Sauer for 36 years and was actively involved in the Women's Circle and Women's Club at Zion Lutheran Church.
Her wish was to create a lasting legacy that would support others in pursuing their nursing education.
Would you like to support the Margaret U. Donaldson Nursing Scholarship? You can make a donation directly to this fund, to help grow its impact and ability to provide educational resources for students in our community — forever!
