Robert L. & Marjory J. Nelson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant

Robert L. & Marjory J. Nelson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Last Updated: January 17, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the Robert L. & Marjory J. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 20 Jan 2027.

Overview

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. The most common scholarship award amount is $1,000 for a single year. Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is a collection of individual funds and resources given by local citizens to enhance and support the quality of life in the Fox River Valley of Illinois. We are a tax-exempt public charity that allows individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations to establish permanent endowments and temporary funds within the confines of one large foundation. Foundation funds are used to provide grants to non-profit organizations and scholarships to area students. The Foundation also hosts a Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) program, which helps high school students learn more about philanthropy and empowers them to make a difference in the community. The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley serves the City of Aurora, Kane County, and Kendall County within the State of Illinois. Robert L. & Marjory J. Nelson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund This fund provides scholarships to students pursuing a career in the medical field of study with a preference to those students entering the field of nursing. Marjory Nelson (1928-1998) received her bachelor of arts degree from Aurora University and her R.N. certification from the Copley Hospital School of Nursing. She also undertook additional graduate studies at Northern Illinois University and the National College of Education. She was employed by Copley Memorial Hospital and later served as a nurse for the East Aurora Schools. This fund was created by Mrs. Nelson’s family and friends to provide recognition of her extraordinary dedication to the field of nursing. Upon the passing of her husband Robert, the Nelson family added his name to the fund. Robert Nelson (1924-2015) was a veteran of World War II. He served with the Navy in Europe and the Marines in the Pacific. He worked in the field of education and was a retired principal in School District 44 in Lombard, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson were survived by two daughters and three grandchildren. Created in 2004, the fund became an endowment in 2005.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must maintain a permanent address located within the Community Foundation Scholarship Program service area (a few exceptions apply).Available to residents of the Foundation’s service area.DuPageDeKalbGrundyLaSalleKaneKendallWill