Thank you to our 2020 Scholarship Award Program donors, you are crucial in contributing to the success of this program.  On behalf of the award recipients, we express our sincere gratitude for your generosity so that we may award these 12 students with a $1,000 Scholarship each.

​Dr. Barbara Chamberlain Transition Scholarship                                          

Specific to those who are a non-traditional student, transitioning from a community (ADN) college program to a BSN program.

Dr. Chamberlain is committed to nursing education excellence, with a focus on continuing to assist to those non-traditional students.  She is a generous donor to the NJLN over the years, and a mentor and role mode in nursing and healthcare to so many.

Ellen Thomas and William Frank Memorial Scholarship                                          

Specific to those pursuing their LPN Diploma or LPN to RN Degree        

Award donation by the Lanier Family.  John Lanier is Past-President, and a nursing education advocate, educator, and supporter.  We thank the Lanier Family for establishing this award.         

Friends of Nursing Scholarships (2 Awards)

This award was established by Carol Fasano, NJLN Board of Directors, and Scholarship Committee Chairperson.  She has a passion for nursing education and through her generous donors, including herself, this award is possible.  Thank you to Pat Cataldi, Barbara Corvino-Diaz, Rosanna Deniscia, Barbara Einsiedler, Michael Genovezos, and Laurie Pappaceno.

Gialanella Scholarship                                              

Specific to those pursuing a BSN Degree    

This award is generously donated each year by Kathleen and David Gialanella.  Mrs. Gialanella is part of the NJLN Board of Directors as Legal Counsel, she is also a nurse, and longtime contributor of the League.    

Jack Robertson Memorial Scholarship                                                 

Open to all levels of nursing education      

This award was established by the Family of Jack Robertson in honor of his memory.  He was a member of the NJLN Board of Directors, and made significant impacts throughout his years of involvement.  He was a champion and supporter for nurses, and we are grateful for this donation throughout the years.                                     

Mary Ann Sharkey RN Memorial Scholarship 

Open to all levels of nursing education 

Through the generosity of Mary Ann Sharkey's son, Victor Raczka, and his wife, Tracy Scaletti, who is also a nurse, this scholarship has been established in Mary Ann's memory.  The NJLN is honored to have been selected to award this scholarship through our program as a tribute to his Mother.       

NurseTim & New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN) Scholarship                                      

Specific to those pursuing their MSN, DNP, PhD in nursing education with the intent to be a nurse educator.

Award donation by NurseTim, Inc., who has generously donated to the NJLN in support of  our mission of Excellence in Nursing Education.  NurseTim's mission is to empower educators and learners for success in life and leadership.                                                

New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN) Scholarship  

Open to all levels of nursing education   

This year's Award is supported by Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Nursing, as a donation on behalf  of Dr. Tracy Ortelli.  

New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN) Scholarship (2 Awards) 

Open to all levels of nursing education  

Award donations through the generosity of our donors , through fundraising. 

Raymond J. Santee Memorial Scholarship Award

Award donation by Dr. Roseminda Santee and Family.  Dr. Santee is a member of the NJLN Board of Directors, and this award is in honor of her late husband.  We thank Dr. Santee for her support of nursing education excellence, as we remember her husband.