Criteria for Application

A. The Award

1. The Victoria F. Alcantara ’10 Memorial Scholarship in Nursing was established in 2010 in memory of Victoria Alcantara, a JMU junior nursing student who lost her life suddenly and unexpectedly in 2009. Victoria was an excellent student and trusted friend with strong leadership skills and a passion for nursing. Her family and friends, Alpha Kappa Delta Phi sorority, and the students and faculty of the school of nursing have honored her legacy at JMU through this scholarship in her memory.
2. This scholarship is given to a junior or senior nursing student.

B. Procedure for Nomination

1. Madison Scholarships Hub is the application center for all JMU Foundation scholarships at James Madison University. To log in to Madison Scholarships Hub, go to MyMadison and under the Student tab click on the logo for Madison Scholarships Hub. Students must complete the General Application to be considered for the Alcantara Scholarship.
2. Applications are accepted until April 1st for the following academic year.

C. Criteria

1. Admitted to the undergraduate nursing program
2. Successful academic achievement including a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
3. Demonstrated outstanding academic performance, excellence in nursing care, and leadership skills