Maudie Mary Finney Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Biography

Maudie Mary Finney was born in Seneth, Missouri. She passed away April 6, 2009 in McAllen, Texas.

Maudie grew up on her family’s farm in Hornersville, Missouri, helping with the chores and working in the fields. She really did walk three miles to school in the snow.

After high school, she attended the Baptist School of Nursing, Memphis, Tennessee, where she received her Registered Nurse degree. She began her nursing career in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It was there that she met her future husband. They moved to McAllen in 1937.

Maudie worked as a Public Health nurse serving the rural areas of Hidalgo County. She continued her nursing profession at McAllen Municipal Hospital serving as Assistant Director of Nurses and then Director of Nurses, combining her administrative duties while maintaining patient contact and nursing care. Her goal each day was to visit all of the patients in the hospital. She was instrumental in starting the LVN program at the McAllen Municipal Hospital.

Maudie moved into school nursing with McAllen Independent School District. She ended her career as the District’s Director of Health Services and retired in 1977.

This synopsis does not even scratch the surface of Maudie’s dedication to nursing, her experiences in nursing or her dedication to the education of others in the profession of nursing.

Overview

In order to increase the educational attainment in the LVN and RN nursing fields, the Maudie Mary Finney Memorial Scholarship was established. If the student has a financial need STC will match. The scholarship will be used for tuition and fees only.

Procedures

The award will be granted based on the following minimum criteria:

  • Student must be admitted into the LVN or RN Program
  • To continue eligibility for the scholarship a student must remain enrolled
  • Students must apply for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
  • Must pass 67% of classes at all times
  • Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at all times
  • Must be enrolled in 6 or more hours per semester
  • The scholarship will be utilized for tuition and fees
  • May not receive excess funds from scholarship

Award and Disbursing funds:

Three scholarships will be awarded per year not to exceed $2000 for students who meet the criteria specified above. STC will match the scholarship awards for an additional $2,000 if the recipients have sufficient financial need. The awards will be awarded as follows:

  • Two Scholarships of $500.00 and $500.00 match if financial need for tuition and fees will be awarded per
    year
  • One Scholarship of $1,000 and $1,000 match if financial need for tuition and fees will be awarded per year
  • Funds will be awarded to eligible students attending South Texas College
  • Funds may not be transferred to other institutions

Scholarship Application

Deadline: Closed

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