Barbara Browne Connors Nursing Scholarship

Honoring the legacy of Barbara “Barbi” Browne Connors, the Barbara Browne Connors Nursing Scholarship celebrates her lifelong dedication to compassion, service and excellence in nursing. It supports Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation students who embody these values and are preparing to make a meaningful impact in health care. The scholarship covers full tuition for the academic year.

The scholarship provides financial support to registered nurses pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an advanced clinical degree at ASU. It reflects Barbi’s passion for nursing, her compassion for children and her dream of returning to school. The goal is to develop Barbara Browne Connors Nursing Scholars among the nation’s finest nurses.
 

• Must be enrolled in the RN-to-BSN program at Edson College.
• Hold current RN licensure and be employed in Arizona for at least one year.
• Have and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Preference is given to students who demonstrate leadership. The scholarship covers full tuition for the academic year.

Scholarships will be awarded in priority order as follows:

• Current and former Barbara Browne Connors Nursing Scholars wishing to return to ASU to pursue an advanced clinical degree, such as Doctor of Nursing Practice, shall have priority over all other applicants.
• Registered nurses pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) shall qualify for the remaining scholarship funds.

Students may apply through ASU’s Scholarship Universe. Applicants should complete the scholarship application and provide any additional requested materials, including a personal statement highlighting their commitment to nursing, educational goals and proof of current RN licensure in Arizona.
 

Barbara “Barbi” Browne Connors (1927–1996) began her nurse training as a U.S. Navy Cadet student nurse and completed it at Faulkner Hospital in Boston in 1949. After five years as an industrial nurse, she devoted herself to raising her family of nine children, eight of whom were adopted, while maintaining her lifelong passion for nursing.

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