George and Shirley Torrey Nursing Scholarship Grant

George and Shirley Torrey Nursing Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: CommunityGiving
Amount: US $2,000 - US $2,500
Last Updated: December 01, 2025

Summary

The George and Shirley Torrey Nursing Scholarship, established by CommunityGiving, aims to support junior, senior, and fifth-year nursing students from CSB/SJU and SCSU. This scholarship honors Shirley Torrey, a 1958 nursing graduate, by providing four scholarships worth $2,000-$2,500 each. Eligible applicants must apply online and have a Scholarship Management System account. Previous recipients are encouraged to reapply, fostering continuous support for aspiring nurses in the community.

Overview

About CommunityGiving Connecting the local causes. Together we unite foundations in Alexandria, Brainerd, Carver County, the greater St. Cloud area, Willmar and beyond under a single framework to create efficiencies that maximize the impact of our donors. Who We Are Our mission is to strengthen local communities by empowering community foundations. We Believe In... Capturing and preserving the legacy of our donors … ForeverOur duty to provide unparalleled, personalized service to our donorsInspiring philanthropy across generationsUtilizing financial resources as a tool to bring about lasting, positive changeOur responsibility to serve as a trusted local leader and community catalyst, building connections between people who share a common geography George and Shirley Torrey Nursing Scholarship* About This Scholarship The Torrey Nursing Scholarship Fund was created in honor of Shirley Torrey, a 1958 registered nurse graduate of the Northwestern Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The purpose of the fund is to assist and encourage junior, senior and 5th year post-secondary students pursuing a career in nursing. Available Scholarships: Four – $2,000-$2,500 Scholarships

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Online applications only.*To apply for this scholarship, you must have an existing Scholarship Management System account or create a new account. Eligibility RequirementsCollege StudentFrom: CSB/SJU, SCSUNursing Majors at College of Saint Benedict, Saint John’s University or Saint Cloud State UniversityPlanning to attend: 3rd – 4th year college studentRenewable: Previous recipients may apply.SchoolsCollege of St. BenedictSt. Cloud State UniversitySt. John's University