Karen Ann Coffman Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

Established by James Coffman in memory of his wife, Karen, who passed away in 2003. Mrs. Coffman served as a school nurse for 30-year and was Director of Health Services for the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation at the time of her death.

Criteria: Resident of Bartholomew County who will be pursuing an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicant must have a high school or college GPA of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or a 5.0 on a 12.0 scale. Applicant must demonstrate interest and experience in health care through volunteer service, education, training, and employment. Financial need will be considered.