Rita M. Bangs, RN Endowed Memorial Scholarship

This fund is to provide College-related financial assistance to students enrolled in the AAS Nursing degree program at Tompkins Cortland Community College. The fund was establishsed by the Bangs family in memory of Rita M. Bangs, RN.

Recipient must be an incoming student enrolled full-time in the Nursing program. Student must reside in Tompkins or Cayuga County and demonstrate financial need. Student must exhibit an ongoing commitment to human service within their community and have intent to be active within the nursing or EMT career field as qualified in essay.

Award
$1,000
Deadline
10/30/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe your ongoing commitment to serving others in your community and how you plan to continue that commitment through a career in nursing or emergency medical services (EMT). Include examples of your involvement, such as volunteering, employment, caregiving, or community service.