In 1995, the NC Foundation of Nursing, Inc. received a bequest from the estate of Kate Lerch in honor of her sister, Eunice M. Smith (EMS), to be used for scholarships and grants related to study in the field of nursing. The Foundation established a scholarship program to support registered nurses who pursue additional education on a part-time basis. Purpose: Scholarship are available to registered nurses who have chosen to further their professional career by pursuing education at the baccalaureate, master's or doctoral level on a part-time basis.
The EMS Scholarships are available to registered nurses by pursuing additional education at the baccalaureate, master's or doctoral level on a part-time basis.
Each EMS Scholarship awards up to $1,000 per year for undergraduate students and up to $2,000 per year for graduate students.