Scholarships of up to $10,000 will be awarded to people demonstrating academic excellence and financial need. Most ABSN students and graduates live within 25 miles of campus. Many are first-generation college students and nearly 70% are from rural communities. Eighty percent are women and 2% are veterans.

“It’s terrific to be recognized in this way, as we have worked hard to design and grow a smaller, student-centered program to be a great fit for different types of learners,” said Kate Turcotte, who developed and directs the MSW program.

A total of 272 students from 12 countries and 16 states achieved a grade-point average of 3.50 or better.