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Scholarship: Russ & Dawn Nelson Schp

Information: The Russ and Dawn Nelson Family Endowed Scholarship Fund in Social Work was established in 2011 by Russ and Dawn Nelson of Westlake Valley, California. Russ Nelson earned a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois and an M.D. from Rush University. Dawn Nelson attended Ventura University. For the past 25 years, she has worked with many philanthropic organizations. They Nelsons have five children: Kylie, Alexandra, Taylor, Hayley, and Landon.

Criteria:  For Undergraduate students in the School of Social Work.

Minimum GPA: The University requires a minimum GPA of 2.50; however, individual departments may have more stringent academic requirements.

Need/Merit: Based on need and merit.

Contact: SWO@Baylor.edu
254-710-6411