George L. Nelson Endowed Memorial Scholarship

The George L. Nelson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2017, in memory of Professor Nelson. He served as the Dean of the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program at the El Centro Campus for 13 years following a 20-year career at Baylor University Medical Center and a 6-year service in the U.S. Air Force medical corps. His family, friends, and former students cherish his playfulness, competitiveness, dignity, service to others and country and enthusiasm for life.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Major in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (ICVT)
• Must be a student attending the El Centro Campus during the period of the award
• Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours during the period of the award
• ESSAY REQUIRED (from general scholarship application)

This scholarship renews for the spring semester. To receive the spring portion, the recipient must maintain the above requirements. Failure to do so could result in a loss of scholarship benefits.