Mary Jane Quinby Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Connolly children; in loving memory of their mother, Mary Jane Quinby. Mary Jane was an adjunct instructor at SUNY Niagara. She thoroughly enjoyed enriching the lives of students as she taught nutrition classes for the SUNY Niagara nursing program. Mary Jane was a Cornell Alumni and a lifelong dietician who shared her love for food in professional and personal arenas. Mary Jane believed strongly in the pursuit of both formal and informal education as a vehicle to make the world a better place. She had a deep respect for traditional and non-traditional students all of whom balance a number of challenges to achieve an educational milestone. This scholarship will recognize the achievements of continuing nursing students. Applicants must be accepted in the Nursing Program with preference given to non-traditional students and single moms who live in Niagara County. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be enrolled as a full-time student for the semester of the year the award is issued.