Staples, David C. Excellence in Nursing Scholarship

This Scholarship was established at Keene State College with a gift from David Boynton Staples, Class of 1955 and the late Elizabeth (Betsy) Walker Staples, Class of 1951, of Concord, NH and Hernando, FL, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the graduation of their son, David C. Staples, from Concord High School. This scholarship is a memorial tribute to David Charles Staples who was a practicing certified nursing assistant studying to be a licensed practical nurse-with the goal of becoming a registered nurse-until his tragic death in 1983 at the age of twenty-four. The scholarship provides recognition and financial assistance to deserving students of KSC who are New Hampshire residents and have been accepted into the College’s Nursing program. Annually, at least two recipients are identified: one based on academic excellence, selecting the student with the highest GPA; and the other based on clinical acumen, nominated by the Nursing director and faculty. Preference shall be given to graduates from Concord High School in Concord, NH.