Purposes

of the Scholars Fund

The purposes for which the Corporation was formed are exclusively charitable and educational within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and shall include:

  • educating the public about the nursing community’s roles in health care (including the Rogerian Science of Unitary Human Beings);

  • providing scholarships and fellowships for nursing students, nurse researchers, and nurse theorists;

  • cooperating with other not-for-profit organizations whether local, national, or international, for any of the foregoing purposes; and

  • conducting any other activities that may be necessary, useful, or desirable for the furtherance or accomplishment of the foregoing purposes, provided that those activities would not endanger the Corporation’s not-for-profit status.

Society of Rogerian Scholars MER Scholarship Fund, Inc.

30 Years of Supporting Rogerian Nursing Science!!

The Fund Invites
Thought Papers addressing the Science of Unitary Human Beings

The Thought Papers pilot initiative is a new opportunity for nurses interested in expressing their ideas, sharing experiences, and perceptions about the Science and its theories, with the intention of proposing a future project of any type, or to simply explore and enhance one’s understanding of the SUHB. Papers will be reviewed, and feedback provided.

Thought Papers are expected to be double spaced, 12-font, and of no more than three pages focused on the author’s thoughts, ideas, and/or preliminary plans. The content is open and flexible, for example, it may be to enhance understanding and accuracy in the use of the Science, an innovative practice project, a research project, a community project, education-based project, or policy project etc. The author should include a maximum of two questions they may have. The SUHB or its theories must be the theoretical perspective.

  • Submissions are being accepted between June 1, 2024 and August 1, 2024

  • Submit via email to arlene.farren@csi.cuny.edu

  • Submissions accepted based upon:

    • Focus on the SUHB and/or its theories,

    • Paper is no more than three pages,

    • Clear expression of ideas, and

    • Identification of two priority questions for which the authors would like feedback.

  • Submissions will receive feedback from one or two reviewers (depending on the number of submissions.)

For further information, contact arlene.farren@csi.cuny.edu

History

of the MER Scholars Fund

 

The Society of Rogerian Scholars Martha E. Rogers Scholars Fund, Inc. was formed by the five original founders to be a corporation that was exclusively charitable and educational within the meaning of 50l(c)(3). They developed the Martha E. Rogers Scholarship to continue help grow nursing science and promote students, scholars and theorists engaged in advancing the Science of Unitary Human Beings for the good of all.

Five Founders of the MER Scholars Fund

Elizabeth Barrett
Violet Malinski
Therese Meehan
John Phillips
Martha Rogers

Initial Directors of the MER Scholars Fund Board

Elizabeth A. M. Barrett
Howard Butcher
Sarah H. Gueldner
Mary Madrid
Violet Malinski
Katherine Matas
Therese Connell Meehan
John R. Phillips
Angela Racolin

Current Foundation Board Members of MER Scholars Fund

Arlene T. Farren, President
Tina Reinckens, Treasurer
Lisa Heelan-Fancher, Secretary
Dorothy Jones
Mary Joseph
Barbara Wright
John Phillips, Ex-Officio
Violet Malinski, Ex-Officio

Current Foundation Members

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Violet Malinski

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John Phillips

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Tina Reinckins

Lisa Heelan-Fancher