The CSUSM School of Nursing received a check for $15,000 from the Assistance League of Inland North County for scholarships. Shown at the check presentation are, from left: Gloria Tecca, co-chair of scholarships, Assistance League of North County; Karen Warburton, co-chair of scholarships, Assistance League of North County; Diane Millard, president, Assistance League of North County; Suzy Soppet, immediate past-president, Assistance League of North County; Dr. Judy Papenhausen, director, CSUSM School of Nursing; Neal Hoss, vice president for university advancement, CSUSM.

The School of Nursing at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) recently received a check for $15,000 from the Assistance League of Inland North County to provide ten students with scholarships in the amount of $1,500.

Recipients must be enrolled in the School of Nursing, have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average, and demonstrate high financial need to be eligible for the scholarships.

Assistance League of Inland North County, a chapter of National Assistance League, is a nonprofit organization that strives to improve the lives of children and adults in need through hands-on philanthropic programs that are developed, funded and administered by an all volunteer membership.

"Our commitment is to the community and it is the nursing students who will be on the front lines making an impact," said Assistance League President Diane Millard. "The School of Nursing has a terrific success rate and we couldn't be prouder to be providing these funds for students."

Dr. Judy Papenhausen, director of the School of Nursing, said she was appreciative for the support of the league. "Many of our students are first generation college students and this support makes the financial burden of pursuing their dreams a little lighter. Our students are very grateful."

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