Scholarship Opportunities

Rear Admiral Alene Duerk VNA Endowed Nursing Scholarship:

The VNA Foundation of Orlando established this fund in 2008 to honor a member of its board, retired Rear Admiral Alene Duerk, for her personal history and significant achievements as a Navy nurse and war veteran. Duerk was named the first female admiral in the U.S. Navy in 1972 and saved countless lives during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving nursing student who meets the application requirements below.

Application Requirements:

  • Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Nursing at UCF.
  • Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Applicant must submit a 500-word essay detailing their leadership experience and how this will influence their work as a professional nurse.
  • AWARD: Varies, depending on availability of funds.
  • DEADLINE: not available at this time

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Alene Duerk, then

Rear Adm. Alene Duerk, ca. 1972

Alene Duerk, now

(L to R) Current Rear Adm. Christine Bruzek-Kohler and retired Rear Adm. Alene Duerk, 2008

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Ret. Rear Adm. Alene Duerk