Genevieve Renn Roscher Nursing Scholarship Endowment Grant

Genevieve Renn Roscher Nursing Scholarship Endowment Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: John Randolph Foundation Inc
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The Genevieve Renn Roscher Nursing Scholarship Endowment, established in 2005, honors a dedicated nurse by supporting students pursuing a Registered Nurse degree. The scholarship is open to residents of Hopewell, Prince George, Colonial Heights, and Chesterfield County's Enon District. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and submit required documents online. Awards are contingent upon funding availability and acceptance into an approved nursing program.

Overview

Purpose To promote careers in the nursing profession by awarding scholarships to students pursuing a degree as a Registered Nurse. Background The Genvieve Renn Roscher Nursing Scholarship Endowment was established in 2005 in memory of Genevieve Renn Roscher, by her husband, Frederick A. Roscher, Jr. Genny, as her friends called her, was a registered nurse at John Randolph Hospital for over 40 years. During this period, she worked in nearly every position a nurse can hold at the hospital. She is remembered as a wonderfully giving, kind and gentle nurse who touched the lives of many in the community. As the mother of six children, Genny’s dedication to nursing was exceeded only by her devotion to her family. Criteria Scoring (5 Points) Letters of Recommendation(10 Points) Financial Need(10 Points) Academics(5 Points) Extracurricular Activities(10 Points) Statement & Essay Procedure The scholarship will be paid directly to the school for current year tuition, fees, books purchased through the institution attended, and on-campus dormitory and meal plan expenses. The scholarship committee will review and evaluate all applications and announce awards each spring. The committee will also review and revise the scholarship policy and criteria as necessary. The application must be submitted online here. Required Documents All required documents must be uploaded with the application. Any mailed or hand-delivered documents will not be accepted. Academic Transcript(s) (High School or College whichever applies.)FAFSA Submission Summary (which includes the Student Aid Index (SAI): formally known as Expected Family Contribution (EFC). SAI is an eligibility index number used to determine federal student aid and is generated from the completed FAFSA Application.Two Letters of Recommendation (Current) Failure to submit the online application with all documents attached to the application by the deadline will disqualify an applicant from consideration for the Genevieve Renn Roscher Nursing Scholarship Endowment. The John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Committee reserves the right to interview applicants in the final stages of selection. The decision of the scholarship committee in all matters regarding scholarships is final. Canvassing a scholarship benefactor, any John Randolph Foundation trustee or employee shall result in immediate disqualification. Scholarship awards are subject to the availability of funds, meeting the criteria as outlined in the guidelines of the individual scholarship program and contingent upon acceptance and enrollment in an approved program. John Randolph Foundation respects the privacy of scholarship applicants. Any personal or financial information will be used for the purpose of assessing the scholarship application and will be made available solely to the Foundation’s staff and scholarship selection committee. We make every effort to maintain your confidentiality.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The scholarship program is available to residents of the Hopewell, Prince George, Colonial Heights and the Enon District of Chesterfield County. Student interns working for John Randolph Foundation are eligible to apply;Scholarship Applicants MustBe attending or express an interest in attending college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate (at least 6 hours per semester) or graduate student in the nursing field;Submit a completed John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application ONLINE to include the required documents which must be uploaded with the application;Demonstrate financial need andMust have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better

Ineligibility

Foundation trusteesOther foundation employees and their immediate families (parents, spouses, brothers, sisters, and anyone claimed as a dependent for tax purposes) are not eligible to apply.