Nicholas Gaynor Memorial Fund Grant

Nicholas Gaynor Memorial Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the North State
Last Updated: January 28, 2026

Summary

Overview

Community Foundation of the North State The Community Foundation builds trust through relationship, integrity, and by providing safe places for donors to give their resources. We are a nonprofit, public charity serving the people of Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties, with a mission to impact the region through the power of giving. Scholarships The Community Foundation of the North State manages many scholarship funds that are awarded to graduating high school seniors as well as students already in an undergraduate program. Some scholarships were started by families or individuals; others by businesses or organizations. All scholarships share one important focus: helping young people reach their educational goals. Nicholas Gaynor Memorial Fund A scholarship opportunity to provide financial support to local North State students seeking a career in nursing. The Nicholas Gaynor Memorial Fund was created by his mother, Maureen, and Grandmother, Patricia, to honor the life of Nicholas. Nicholas was born with a rare heart condition, Tetralogy of Fallot. He died at home in December 1988 after complications from open heart surgery at Stanford University Medical Center, at the age of 18 months old. The nursing staff at Stanford were phenomenal in caring for Nicholas and providing support to the family at such a tragic time. To honor Nicholas’ short life and the nursing team, this scholarship will be used to provide financial support to local students seeking a career in nursing.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Current high school seniors or current college students Must have attended a high school in one of the eligible counties: Shasta, Tehama, Trinity, Siskiyou, or Modoc 3.0 minimum GPA Student plans to obtain a RN degree at an accredited 2-year school or BSN degree at an accredited 4-year school Must demonstrate financial need by an Student Aid Index (SAI) of $5,500 or less (as listed on applicant’s FAFSA Submission Summary)