Criteria for Application/Nomination

A. The Award

  1. The Henley family established The Henley Scholarship, an endowed scholarship, in 1983 in memory of their mother, Gloria Jane Hollowell Henley. Mrs. Henley was a juvenile diabetic who had several amputations, was on a kidney machine and died of heart failure. She was very fond of music and a music scholarship was established in their church. A scholarship was also established at another college for a handicapped student. Mrs. Henley's son, a student at JMU, recalled his mother's love for the nurses who cared for her and suggested to his father that a scholarship in her memory be established for a nursing student at JMU. Mr. Henley established the scholarship in honor of his wife and because of her love for children and education.
  2. This need-based scholarship is given annually to an admitted nursing student.

B. Procedure for Nomination

  1. Madison Scholarships Hub is the application center for all JMU Foundation scholarships at James Madison University. To log in to Madison Scholarships Hub, go to MyMadison and under the Student tab click on the logo for Madison Scholarships Hub. Students must complete the General Application to be considered for the Henley Scholarship.
  2. Applications are accepted until April 1st for the following academic year.

C. Criteria for the Award

  1. Admitted Nursing Student experiencing financial need
  2. Satisfactory academic performance.
  3. Interest and commitment to serving persons with handicaps or who have special needs.

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