The Lenoir Hospital Foundation is proud to offer scholarships to clinical and non-clinical students, internally and externally, to support the development of a well-rounded healthcare workforce. By investing in education across a wide range of disciplines, the hospital enhances its ability to provide high-quality patient care and foster a diverse, skilled workforce that reflects the community's needs. This initiative helps alleviate financial barriers, empowering students to achieve their career goals while strengthening the local healthcare system. For more information on our scholarships, contact the Foundation office at 252-522-7262.
McDaniel-Walker Nursing Scholarship
The McDaniel-Walker Nursing Scholarship was established in June 2013 by a gift from Mrs. Laura McDaniel Walker to the Lenoir Hospital Foundation. Mrs. Walker’s maternal grandparents, James A. and Laura Warters McDaniel, donated their home to the City of Kinston in 1906. This gift was made with the belief that advanced education only serves to enhance the level and quality of healthcare provided. The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals employed by UNC Health Lenoir. Individuals eligible for the Scholarship are those seeking to advance their education in the field of nursing. This includes, but is not limited to, registered nurses (RNs) who desire to earn a Bachelor in nursing (BSN) or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). The Scholarship would also include candidates seeking a dual degree in business and health care management (MBA/HCM).
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Margaret Ann Tolston Memorial
The Margaret Ann Tolston Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established within the Lenoir Memorial Foundation in January 2010 through contributions from colleagues and friends. The scholarship is in recognition of Margaret Ann Tolston, RN, a 29-year employee of the hospital. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a hospital employee who is returning to school to obtain a BS or MS degree in nursing.
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Ella Green Weyher Scholarship
The Weyher Scholarship was established in 2016 by a gift from Ella Green Weyher, a Kinston resident who was devoted to her community until she passed away in 2015. This scholarship serves to promote professional nursing certification of UNC Health Lenoir nurses. A national certification benefits nurses, patients, and the organization by validating expertise, increasing nursing credibility, and promoting professional development. Two scholarships are awarded each year, one in the spring and one in the fall.
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Cindy A. Jones Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The scholarship was established in October 2004 in recognition of Cindy Alphin Jones, RN, a beloved nurse working in the Ambulatory Care Unit at the time of her death. Cindy fought a long and courageous battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and touched the lives of all employees, especially her fellow nurses. Each September, her twin sons award the recipient, along with their father and uncle.
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The Stackhouse Memorial Scholarship
The Stackhouse Memorial Scholarship was established in September 2008 by Mr. Jerry Stackhouse through contributions to the Lenoir Hospital Foundation. The annual scholarship is given in memory of Jerry’s sisters and the 2024 award honors the memory of Ms. Bertha Meadows who died from diabetes.
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The Gary E. Black Memorial Impact Award
The Gary E. Black Memorial Impact Award was created in 2023 to memorialize the legacy of long-time Lenoir Memorial Hospital CEO, Gary Black, who gave 32 years of service to the hospital. His leadership and strong relationship with the hospital workforce, and belief that every employee had a role in the overall success of the organization was evident in his daily mentoring and fostering of individual excellence. After his death in 2022, the Gary E. Black Memorial Impact Award, an endowed fund within the foundation, was created as the first annual non-clinical employee award at the hospital.
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George West Nursing Scholarship
The Foundation’s endowed award was created to honor the legacy of Dr. George West by promoting the continuing education and professional development of the nurses who provide direct patient care at UNC Health Lenoir.
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Jamie Fields Memorial Scholarship
The Jamie C. Fields Memorial Scholarship was established in July 2002 through contributions of friends and colleagues to the Lenoir Hospital Foundation. The scholarship is in recognition of Jamie Chris Fields, a former employee of UNC Health Lenoir, who lost her life in an automobile accident on June 23, 2002. At the time of her death, Jamie was working as a pharmacy technician and attending Lenoir Community College to pursue a career in nursing. This scholarship only applies to the employees of UNC Health Lenoir.
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Nancy Peele Memorial Scholarship
The Nancy Peele Memorial Scholarship was established in January 2010 through contributions from her colleagues, friends, and family. The scholarship is in recognition of Nancy Peele, a native of Williamston, North Carolina, who worked in the radiology department and in the laboratory of UNC Health Lenoir for nearly 47 years (Jan. 1963 to Sept. 2009). As a result of her dedication and loyal service, she was inducted into the UNC Health Lenoir Hall of Honor in 2008. Nancy died on November 11, 2009, after complications from a fall. Her friends have commented that Nancy was “one of the true legends” of UNC Health Lenoir.
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