The Joseph Hageman Memorial Nursing Scholarship

The Joseph Hageman Memorial Scholarship is in honor of a man whose career demonstrated that there are no limits to the influence a Nurse can have on his patients and his community.  In 1974, Joe became the first male graduate of New Jersey’s Trenton State University Nursing program. From the start, he was not afraid to challenge the status quo. In that same vein, he began his career as an Emergency Room Nurse--a role that aligned well with his love for the unpredictable.  Joe was also a person who cared deeply for his family, so he moved to New Bern, NC, in 1978 to be closer to his parents. As Manager of the Craven Regional Medical Center Emergency Room, he worked closely with patients and their loved ones during medical crises. He and his care were hard to forget. Twenty years later, people would still reminisce with him about their experiences in the ER.   He went on to become an original employee of the New Bern Surgery Center as their Nurse Manager and remained so until 2000.  He was then promoted to Director of Surgical Services, which increased his duties to include the hospital Operating Room, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Central Sterile Supply.  He also oversaw the design and construction of the new state-of-the-art Craven Surgery Center that today assists thousands of people in this area.  In 2002, he was promoted to Executive Director of Surgical Services.  Just one year later he celebrated 25 years of employment with CRMC.   However, Joe was more than a wonderful Nurse and Administrator; he was also an amazing father, husband and son. In his daughters’ minds, he could do anything—climb tall mountains (which he often did), rescue people in distress (he did that too), and build anything he wanted to construct, from birdhouses to catwalks.  Joe and Claire, his beloved wife, traveled the United States from one end to the other.  They journeyed across oceans and seas via sailboat.  They danced together under the stars and slept under them as often, while they camped, canoed, and hiked most of the winding trails on this continent.  Joe was also a dedicated caregiver to his parents. His mother June lost her fifteen-year battle with cancer in 2005.  In 2006, Joe unexpectedly passed away. Even in the throes of grief, the Hageman family and the New Bern medical community knew that his story needed to live on. With the support of the CarolinaEast Foundation, they were able to create a scholarship fund designed to support others as they join the Nursing profession. What began as one scholarship and a memorial to a beloved Nurse has turned into a full suite of financial support for people pursing various levels of Nursing degrees and a celebration of the remarkable individuals who choose, like Joe once did, to provide exemplary care to people in need.  The individuals who receive this scholarship are forever known as Hageman Scholars. His family cannot imagine a more fitting tribute to the man they loved than the heroes who walk among us in our hospital and clinic hallways bearing his name.

The Joseph Hageman Memorial Nursing Scholarship forBSN, ADN, LPN-ADN Transition, and LPN Applicants

Applications for the Joseph Hageman Memorial Nursing Scholarship will be accepted at the CarolinaEast Foundation office no later than May 1, 2020 (until the close of business at 5 pm).

Available Scholarships (one-year scholarships)

$5,000 scholarships for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) $3,000 scholarships for students pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or

enrolled in the LPN to ADN Transition Program, leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse $2,500 scholarships for students pursuing a diploma in Practical Nursing, leading to

licensure as an LPN

A formal dinner honoring the scholarship recipients is typically held in May, however due to the CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19, the dinner will not be held this year. We will notify those selected for a scholarship via telephone.

Candidate Selection

Eligible applicants must be a resident of Craven, Jones, Pamlico, Carteret or Onslow counties.

Eligible applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university (or enrolled in a North Carolina Board of Nursing approved program) pursuing one of the following: a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, enrolled in the LPN to ADN Transition Program leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse or the Practical Nursing program leading to licensure as an LPN.

Please note: students who are enrolled in the ENC RIBN program are eligible for the $3,000 scholarship in the first three years while enrolled at the community college and eligible for the $5,000 scholarship for their fourth year, while completing coursework at ECU.

Applicants must submit, as part of their application, a Purpose Statement (250-500 words) that explores why the applicant is choosing Nursing as a career, any extenuating circumstances the committee should consider in its evaluation of his/her application, and why he/she would make an excellent Hageman Scholar. 

Applicants must provide CarolinaEast Foundation with two personal or work references and one academic reference.

Scholarships may be awarded to students attending out-of-state schools.

Financial need is not a requirement for the receipt of this scholarship.

Administration of Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded for one academic year. Scholarship monies will be given to the school for the student’s use each semester or quarter depending on the school’s academic calendar.

Scholarship monies shall only be used for payment of student’s tuition, books, fees, professional equipment, materials and other expenses for enrollment in, or expenses associated with his/her nursing education.

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the CarolinaEast Foundation office at (252) 633-8247 or email: awillis@carolinaeasthealth.com.

Awards Dinner

A formal dinner honoring the scholarship recipients is typically held in May, however due to the CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19, the dinner will not be held this year. We will notify those selected for a scholarship via telephone.

The Joseph Hageman Memorial Nursing ScholarshipApplication Form (must be typed)

Name_________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________First Middle Last

Cell Phone _________________________ Email ____________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________________________

County______________ How Long____________ Age_______ DOB________________ M/F______

College/University____________________________________________Est. Graduation Date_______

Student ID_____________________________________ RIBN Program (please check if applicable):______Yes

Advisor: __________________________________ Email: ____________________________________

High School______________________________________________ Graduation Date______________

High School / College / Work-Related Activities or you may attach your resume (please include leadership roles and any honors received) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Community and Volunteer Involvement (including family responsibilities) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please provide the names of three references: (2) two personal and (1) one academic reference who will be completing your Recommendation Forms (it is also recommended that your references include a letter of recommendation but this is not a required). Include name, telephone number and address. (Do not include relatives.)

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please check one.I am applying for the:

____ BSN Scholarship: $5,000

____ RN Scholarship: $3,000

____ LPN to ADN Scholarship: $3,000

____ LPN Scholarship: $2,500

To be considered, application and all other items must be received by May 1, 2020. Please note, we do NOT accept late items.1. Application – Applications must be typed. The application form may be accessed on the CarolinaEast

Foundation website: www.carolinaeastfoundation.com. 2. Purpose Statement - Applicants must submit to CarolinaEast Foundation, a “Purpose Statement” (250-500

words) written about why the applicant is choosing to go into Nursing as a career, any extenuating circumstances the committee should consider in its evaluation of his/her application, and why he/she would make an excellent Hageman Scholar.

3. Letter of acceptance into the Nursing program and college transcripts - Please include an acceptance letter or letter of intent from the college you are or will be attending along with your most recent official transcript. High school seniors accepted into the RIBN program must include their high school transcript.

4. If applicable, Nursing Scholarship Clinical Assessment form – If applicable, your clinical instructor should complete and submit this directly to CarolinaEast Foundation.

5. Three Scholarship Recommendation forms – Forms and letters of recommendations should be mailed or emailed directly by the person making the reference to CarolinaEast Foundation. References should be made by a professor, teacher, employer and/or family friend. Do not include relatives.

All items must be received by 5 pm on May 1st. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. If mailing, please allow sufficient time to be received by May 1st. Awardees will be notified by the end of May.

Return the application and all required attachments in one complete packet to:CarolinaEast FoundationAttn: Executive Director2007-B Neuse Blvd.New Bern, NC 28560

Expectations of Recipient:1. Applicant continues to pursue a nursing career2. Maintain good academic standing in his/her School of Nursing

Statement of PermissionI authorize the CarolinaEast Foundation to review my academic records as part of this scholarship application process. If granted this scholarship, I authorize the CarolinaEast Foundation to release my name, photo and hometown for a news release.

I understand that funds can be used for payment of tuition, required fees, professional equipment, materials, books or other expenses associated with my Nursing education. I certify to the best of my knowledge that all information provided in this application is true, correct and complete.

_____________________________________________ __________________________Signature Date