In her memory
Jeanne DeWitt Memorial Scholarship
The Jeanne DeWitt Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to celebrating the legacy of an extraordinary nurse, colleague, and friend. Jeanne served as a Registered Nurse and, at one time, led case management for North Caddo Medical Center’s inpatient rehabilitation unit, with absolute dedication and compassion. Her constant commitment to ensuring patients received personalized, high-quality care, and that families felt supported every step of the way, set a high standard for patient care. She was a valued member and past officer of our Community Healthcare Education Network (CHEN).
Before beginning her nursing career, Jeanne was a professional jockey and horse trainer, representing resilience, grit, and the pursuit of new passions. She was a testament to the belief that it’s never too late to chase your dreams and embrace change. She brought the same determination to her nursing career, and our CHEN organization, where she became an essential part of fostering collaboration to advance the care, and/or service, members of our organization provide.
This scholarship, named in her memory, will support ambitious individuals who share Jeanne’s passion for compassionate care, excellence, and constant learning. Through this scholarship, Jeanne’s legacy will continue to inspire and impact the future of healthcare.
The scholarship
About the scholarship
Purpose: To provide funding for a nursing student who is enrolled in the clinical education setting and is requesting financial assistance to help with costs of enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
Funding amount: Scholarships are awarded to nursing students enrolled in required clinical courses.
- Spring 2027: Two scholarships of $1,500 each.
- Fall 2027: Two scholarships of $1,500 each, awarded by check.
Spring 2027 application window
December 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027
The 2027 application is coming soon. Until it is posted, the 2026 application on this page shows what to expect. Requirements may change for 2027.
Am I eligible?
- Restricted to clinical nursing students enrolled at any of the campuses.
- Must have plans to be enrolled in required clinical nursing courses (not repeating).
- Have an overall 2.5 GPA.
Four steps
How to apply
- Download and print the application (the PDF on this page).
- Gather your documents:
- A copy of your transcript (may be from your school website – unofficial)
- One personal letter of recommendation
- A short essay describing how this scholarship will assist you, what you plan to do once you receive your nursing degree, and how you have made a positive impact on your peers or in your community. If you have volunteered for any of the CHEN events, please indicate this in your essay.
- Combine the application cover sheet and all of your documents into ONE PDF file and email it by 3 PM on the due date. Include your name and the name of your school in the subject line.
Send it to: CHENscholarship1@gmail.com - Questions? If you have any questions please contact us!
2026 Scholarship Application
Print this application and use it as the cover sheet. (PDF, 175 KB) The 2027 application will be posted here when it is ready.
Give
Support the scholarship
Donations go toward the CHEN Scholarship Fund, which helps CHEN award scholarships to students pursuing healthcare-related education.
A CHEN scholarship recipient with a $2,000 award, March 2025.
Ready to get involved?
Join us, earn continuing education credit, or apply for the nursing scholarship.