JoAnn LaCour Memorial Nursing Scholarship
JoAnn LaCour was a lifelong Alaskan resident who dedicated her life to her family and the nursing profession. In loving memory, her family created this scholarship foundation which is aimed primarily at providing educational assistance to Alaskan students indicating a desire to pursue a career in the nursing field and demonstrating the potential for successful completion.
Scholastic achievement will be a strong consideration in the selection process, but also to be weighed are the applicant's financial need, state residency, and how realistic their educational goals and future plans appear to be. Prior recipients and applicants are eligible to re-apply.
To apply online, click the 'Apply Online' button and enter your application information on our site. Applications for Fall of 2022 will be accepted starting January 2022 with a dealine of August 1st 2022.
To apply via mail, click on the 'Download PDF' button to download the PDF application. Mail or email the completed application to the address listed below.
JoAnn LaCour Memorial Nursing Scholarship Committee
6601 Beechcraft Road
Wasilla, Alaska 99654
" The scholarship allowed me to take an extra class without worrying about tuition." - Sierra Baker, 2020 & 2021 recipient
"I graduated with my BSN, RN last year and am working in Petersburg, AK... I love the profession and enjoy learning something new every hour I work. Thanks for helping me get my degree, the work is very meaningful." -Kaylin Werth, 2016 recipient
"[Mariah Knutson]... is a wonderful employee. She will make a fabulous nurse when she is done with her education and I hope I will have the opportunity to work with her again." - Shannon Gulley, M.D., FACS 2015
"It has been a great help to receive your support as I have been making my way through nursing school [with a wife and three children]. Thank you so much!" Benjamin Mitchell, Scholarship recipient for 2010 & 2011
"Thank you for making a difference in my life and assisting me in fulfilling my dream of becoming a Registered Nurse." -Letitia Churchill, 2007 UAA's 1st Mat-Su Valley graduating class
