Sponsor
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Seneca
Diabetes Foundation (SGC)
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Title
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RUTH GOODE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
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Administrator
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Lucille
White
Seneca Diabetes Foundation
P.O. Box 390
Irving, NY 14081
phone: 716.532.4900 fax: 716.532.6272
e-mail: lwhite@sni.org
url: www.senecadiabetesfoundation.org/index.htm
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Purpose
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The
Seneca Diabetes Foundation was established in the hopes that the students
who receive this scholarship will use their education and training to
benefit the Seneca people, especially in regard to the fight against
diabetes.
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Eligibility
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Enrolled
SNI member pursuing a college or university degree in health or social
services professions.
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General Information
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Ruth
Goode, born in 1905 to a large family, was the only child to pursue
higher education. Working several jobs throughout nursing school, Ruth
graduated in 1928 as an RN. Ruth led a long and industrious career
spanning nearly fifty years. She was respected by doctors and staff and
trusted by patients. She adhered to the highest standard in nursing and
was an asset to her profession. The Ruth Goode Nursing Scholarship will
be awarded to a Seneca nursing student who embodies the qualities Ruth
displayed in her life and career. Students may apply for more than one of
the scholarships available through the Seneca Diabetes Foundation.
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Awards
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$5,000
Awarded Annually.
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Deadlines
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TBA -
check Seneca Diabetes Foundation website for deadline date.
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application Form (available on website); Documentation of Tribal
Enrollment; Letter of Support from Teacher/Academic Advisor; Copy of Most
Recent Transcripts and Proof of Academic Enrollment and/or Registration
Required.
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