Mary Anna Von Dresky Memorial Scholarship

In 2015, Mary Anna Von Dresky passed away leaving behind a lasting legacy for future nurses like herself. In 1942 Mary Anna graduated from Davenport High School and in 1945 she graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as an intensive care private duty nurse at the former St. Lukes Hospital and later as a night nurse supervisor at Ridgecrest Village. She had a deep passion for nursing and in helping others, her mission will continue on through her memorial scholarship.

Preference will be given to students who meet the following criteria:

• Show academic promise to complete their degree/certificate program in one of the following nursing programs: Nursing (AAS), Practical Nursing (Dipl.), or Pre-Nursing (AA)
• Have a high unmet financial need
• Are experiencing unforeseen financial hardships

Scholarship Use
This scholarship award is split evenly between the Fall 2025 and the Spring 2026 semesters.
Scholarship awards will be applied to your tuition, books, and fees first. For more information on how to use your remaining scholarship dollars, please reach out to the SCC Foundation. Any rollover dollars must be used by the end of the Spring 2026 semester. SCC Foundation scholarships are non-transferable.