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Dorcas Bingaman Wilson Memorial Endowed Scholarship

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Dorcas Bingaman Wilson graduated as an RN from Blessing Hospital School of Nursing, Quincy IL, in 1941 at the age of 21. She enlisted in the Army thinking she would be assigned to a stateside hospital. Instead, she found herself on the way to England where she served as a First Lt. Surgical Nurse in several field hospitals in England and Scotland until 1945. From that point on she devoted her life to helping others.

Award Varies - Amount to be determined

Deadline 17 January 2027

Who it is for, in the provider's words

  • Which collegeDorcas Bingaman Wilson Memorial Endowed Scholarship - Riverside Community College District
  • Who can applyThis scholarship is awarded to a continuing Riverside City College Nursing student who has a 3.0 GPA or higher and has demonstrated financial need.
  • Who can applyBasic requirements and reviewer notes: Major: Nursing Cumulative GPA required: 3.0 Financial need required: Yes Student activities, volunteer work required: None required Other special requirements: Applicant must have been accepted to the RCC Nursing program.
  • Who can applyDorcas Bingaman Wilson graduated as an RN from Blessing Hospital School of Nursing, Quincy IL, in 1941 at the age of 21. She enlisted in the Army thinking she would be assigned to a stateside hospital. Instead, she found herself on the way to England where she served as a First Lt. Surgical Nurse in several field hospitals in England and Scotland until 1945. From that point on she devoted her life to helping others. Even in her 80's she was still baking bread to take to shut-ins from her church and visiting anyone who was in a hospital or a nursing home.
  • Who can applyThe family wishes to honor her memory by established this scholarship for RN nursing students in the hopes that there will be more nurses like her, always giving to and caring for others. This scholarship is awarded to a continuing Riverside City College Nursing student who has a 3.0 GPA or higher and has demonstrated financial need.
  • Who can applyBasic requirements and reviewer notes: Major: Nursing Cumulative GPA required: 3.0 Financial need required: Yes Student activities, volunteer work required: None required Other special requirements: Applicant must have been accepted to the RCC Nursing program.

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Deadline
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Name
Dorcas Bingaman Wilson Memorial Endowed ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17348
Provider
Riverside Community College DistrictRead on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17348
What it provides
Dorcas Bingaman Wilson graduated as an RN from Blessing Hospital School of Nursing, Quincy IL, in 1941 at the age of 21. She enlisted in the Army thinking she would be assigned to a stateside hospital. Instead, she found herself on the way to England where she served as a First Lt. Surgical Nurse in several field hospitals in England and Scotland until 1945. From that point on she devoted her life to helping others. Even in her 80's she was still baking bread to take to shut-ins from her church and visiting anyone who was in a hospital or a nursing home. The family wishes to honor her memory by established this scholarship for RN nursing students in the hopes that there will be more nurses like her, always giving to and caring for others. This scholarship is awarded to a continuing Riverside City College Nursing student who has a 3.0 GPA or higher and has demonstrated financial need. Basic requirements and reviewer notes: Major: Nursing Cumulative GPA required: 3.0 Financial need required: Yes Student activities, volunteer work required: None required Other special requirements: Applicant must have been accepted to the RCC Nursing program.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17348
Amount
Award Varies - Amount to be determinedRead on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17348
Deadline
Deadline 01/17/2027Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17348
Which college
Dorcas Bingaman Wilson Memorial Endowed Scholarship - Riverside Community College DistrictRead on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17348
Who can apply
This scholarship is awarded to a continuing Riverside City College Nursing student who has a 3.0 GPA or higher and has demonstrated financial need.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17348
Who can apply
Basic requirements and reviewer notes: Major: Nursing Cumulative GPA required: 3.0 Financial need required: Yes Student activities, volunteer work required: None required Other special requirements: Applicant must have been accepted to the RCC Nursing program.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17348
Who can apply
Dorcas Bingaman Wilson graduated as an RN from Blessing Hospital School of Nursing, Quincy IL, in 1941 at the age of 21. She enlisted in the Army thinking she would be assigned to a stateside hospital. Instead, she found herself on the way to England where she served as a First Lt. Surgical Nurse in several field hospitals in England and Scotland until 1945. From that point on she devoted her life to helping others. Even in her 80's she was still baking bread to take to shut-ins from her church and visiting anyone who was in a hospital or a nursing home.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17348
Who can apply
The family wishes to honor her memory by established this scholarship for RN nursing students in the hopes that there will be more nurses like her, always giving to and caring for others. This scholarship is awarded to a continuing Riverside City College Nursing student who has a 3.0 GPA or higher and has demonstrated financial need.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17348
Who can apply
Basic requirements and reviewer notes: Major: Nursing Cumulative GPA required: 3.0 Financial need required: Yes Student activities, volunteer work required: None required Other special requirements: Applicant must have been accepted to the RCC Nursing program.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17348
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