The scholarship was created to honor the professionalism and ideals of Dorothy Alice Cornelius, an international nursing leader. A resident of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Ms. Cornelius believed that one nurse could make a difference. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Ms. Cornelius served in the U.S. Navy Nurses Corps during World War II. Her nursing career included positions as executive director of the Ohio Nurses Association and the American Journal Nursing Company. She was an active American Red Cross volunteer and served on numerous committees and commissions for the State of Ohio and federal governments. The fund provides scholarships for registered nurse members of the OSUNO to pursue advanced nursing education.
- Candidates must be an OSUNO member in good standing, who are pursuing an advanced nursing degree.
- Candidates must enroll in NLN-accredited or temporarily accredited program in the U.S.
- Candidates must be accepted in the chosen program or provided evidence that an application has been processed, and may be full- or part-time.
- Candidates must demonstrate the ability to complete their program.
April 8, 2025
Minimum $500
OSUNO
Administrator
President