Dr. Maureen Sullivan Foley Scholarship
The NJLN is proud to offer scholarships to support those either entering the nursing profession or continuing their education to pursue a advanced degrees. In 2025, the NJLN will award over $114,000 in scholarships, covering all levels of nursing education, from practical nursing programs to doctoral degrees.
The $100,000 Dr. Maureen Sullivan Foley memorial Scholarship awards are made possible by the Community Health Connections Foundation (CHCF), Inc. and administered through the NJLN Scholarship Program.
These awards honor Dr. Maureen Sullivan Foley’s legacy as an iconic New Jersey nurse leader, Past-President of the NJLN from 1986 - 1988 and former President and CEO of the Bayonne Visiting Nurses Association (BVNA) for over 48 years. The sale of the BVNA, whose proceeds generated the initial funding with which the visionary BVNA and CHCF Boards, inclusive of Dr. Sullivan Foley have created the CHCF, a not-for-profit grantmaking private foundation.
The NJLN is extremely grateful to collaborate with the CHCF for the fifth consecutive year with our mutual goal of supporting excellence in nursing education. These awards benefit New Jersey nurses who are pursuing their education with the intent to practice in the state of New Jersey to make a significant impact in healthcare and the communities in which they will serve.
The NJLN congratulates the recipients of the 2025 Dr. Maureen Sullivan Foley Memorial Scholarship Awards.
These awardees will be honored during a special virtual program on October 30, and in-person during our 2025 NJLN Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Awards at the Pines Manor on November 7. Join us for an evening in celebration of nursing excellence, purchase your 2025 NJLN Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Awards tickets today!
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The 2025 Dr. Maureen Sullivan Foley Memorial Scholarship Awards Program will include eight (8) scholarship awards distributed in the following amounts for these degree categories:
$20,000 each for a Doctorate Degree (PhD, EdD, DNP, DNS) – Two (2) Awards
$10,000 each for a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree – Two (2) Awards
$10,000 each for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree – Four (4) Awards
Note: The candidates must meet all of the requirements as defined in the criteria document below. Incomplete submissions will be disqualified and not considered in the scholarship award review process.
Awards will be presented during a virtual awards ceremony in late October with recognition of the awardee during our 2025 NJLN Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Awards event on Friday, November 7.
DR. MAUREEN SULLIVAN FOLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD INFORMATION:
Please review the criteria and application information to verify eligibility for the NJLN Scholarship Awards Program before submitting. All applications are submitted through our online application process below.
- Overview, Eligibility and Scholarship Criteria
- Press Release
- Scholarship Award Submission Checklist. Ensure you have all of the information required when you submit your application
- Scholarship Rubric
- About Dr. Maureen Sullivan Foley and the Community Health Connections Foundation, Inc.
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- Apply Now (Check back for the opening of our 2026 NJLN Scholarship Awards)
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