Angelica G. Muns Nursing Scholarship
Funding Amount
$2,000 - $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Twice a year
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Geography
- In Marion County
Other requirements
- Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA throughout schooling
- Post-graduation requirement: Recipients must continue their career in an acute healthcare facility for up to an additional two years
Overview
Geographic Scope: Marion County, Florida
Focus Areas: Nursing education
The Angelica G. Muns Nursing Scholarship Fund provides financial support to nursing students pursuing certified nursing degrees. Named after Angelica G. Muns, a United States Air Force Lt. Colonel and registered nurse who served during World War II, this scholarship was established to ensure that individuals wanting to excel in nursing have the opportunity to obtain a nursing degree.
Award Details
- Standard Award: $2,000 per semester
- Therese V. McPherson Scholarship (Enhanced Award): $2,500-$3,000 for nursing students in "bridge" programs toward advanced nursing degrees
- Award Frequency: Fall and Spring semesters (semi-annual)
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a certified nursing program in Marion County
- Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA throughout schooling
- Post-graduation requirement: Recipients must continue their career in an acute healthcare facility for up to an additional two years
Therese V. McPherson Scholarship (Special Track)
- Established by Dr. Lon McPherson, former Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at Munroe Regional Medical Center (now AdventHealth Ocala)
- Honors his wife, Therese McPherson
- Available to nursing students pursuing "bridge" programs toward advanced nursing degrees
- Award: $2,500-$3,000
Background
Mrs. Muns and her husband both received excellent healthcare in Ocala/Marion County. In recognition of the exceptional care they received, they established this scholarship to support future nursing professionals.
Contact Information
Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County
- Location: 324 SE 24th Street, Ocala, FL 34471
- Phone: (352) 622-5020
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Executive Director: Lauren DeIorio
What The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 57
- Total given
- $2.19M
- Median grant
- $22K
- Range
- $5,400–$269K
- By dollars: Florida 79%, Ohio 15%, Missouri 2%. Top recipient cities: Ocala, FL; Hudson, OH; Steubenville, OH.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 49% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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$134K
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Healthcare
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