The Sisters of Mercy Legacy Nursing Scholarship Application

To be considered for this competitive academic scholarship, you will need to submit this completed form, letters of recommendation, activities form, and a 500-1000 word essay or video in response to the prompt below. All materials can be uploaded via the form. The deadline to submit this completed form and all materials for consideration is December 15, 2026.

Essay/Video Prompt: Please reflect on all of these questions in your response.

How do you exemplify the core values of the Sisters of Mercy? (Integrity in word and deed, Respect for the dignity of each person, Service to society, and Social justice in a diverse world)
How do you plan to embody these values during your 4 years at GMercyU and beyond as a Mercy nurse?
What impact would this scholarship have on your educational and professional goals?

Please contact Aimee Huffstetler huffstetler.a@gmercyu.edu with any questions. The scholarship committee looks forward to reviewing your submission!

Student's Personal Information

Email Address
(Please use the email provided on your admissions application)

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

High School Name

Application Major
(Please indicate the same major you applied to on your admissions application)

Presidential Scholarship Submission Materials

Activities Form/Resume
(Please utilize this form as a guide if needed.)

Please submit an essay or video which addresses the following questions:

How do you exemplify the core values of the Sisters of Mercy? (Integrity in word and deed, Respect for the dignity of each person, Service to society, and Social justice in a diverse world)
How do you plan to embody these value during your 4 years at GMercyU and beyond as a Mercy nurse?
What impact would this scholarship have on your educational and professional goals?

Video upload

How do you exemplify the core values of the Sisters of Mercy? (Integrity in word and deed, Respect for the dignity of each person, Service to society, and Social justice in a diverse world)
How do you plan to embody these values during your 4 years at GMercyU and beyond as a Mercy nurse?
What impact would this scholarship have on your educational and professional goals?

Teacher Letter of Recommendation
(Please note: If this was submitted with your admissions application, an additional letter of recommendation is not required.)

Community Member Letter of Recommendation
(Please note: If this was submitted with your admissions application, an additional letter of recommendation is not required.)

Disclaimer

Please check the following to complete and submit your form:

By submitting this form, you certify that the information submitted is true, accurate, and complete. Failure to make full and truthful disclosure of all information requested will result in disqualification for the Presidential Scholarship at GMercyU. We look forward to reviewing your submission!