Selena Kuch Scholarship for Adult Nursing Students

This application is for Fall 2025.

PURPOSE: Honoring a College of DuPage nursing graduate and local nurse, the Selena Kuch Nursing Scholarship endeavors to encourage and support future nurses who found their calling later in life and who maybe juggling family and work commitments while studying towards their degree in nursing. To learn more about Selena and her path through COD’s nursing program please visit https://foundation.cod.edu/kuch/.

Applicants must have the following criteria:

  • Must be currently admitted to the nursing program at College of DuPage
  • Must be an adult student age 25 or older pursuing a career in nursing
  • Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Must have financial need – students will be required to file the FAFSA for the applicable academic year.
  • Preference will be given to the applicant who is currently raising children

Award: $3,000 awarded over two consecutive semesters or in full if the nursing student is in their final semester. One award per student during their COD enrollment.

Award
$3,000
Deadline
04/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Applicant must submit an essay, describing how this scholarship will impact his/her educational aspirations and future career goals.
  2. This scholarship requires the FAFSA for 2025-2026 to be completed. Have you completed the FAFSA for 2025-2026 on studentaid.gov?