The Julie Campbell Ringle Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter EX of Bemidji, Minnesota
Sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter EX of Bemidji, Minnesota
This scholarship honors the memory of Julie Campbell Ringle. P.E.O. Chapter EX in Bemidji sponsors it. P.E.O. is an international sisterhood that has been in existence for more than 150 years. We, as members throughout these years, view as our mission to celebrate learning and support education in women of all ages.
Julie Ringle was an active member of this chapter and truly had a heart for helping others. Julie was an oncology nurse, volunteered as a Girl Scout leader, helped at her church and school, and was always available to a friend in need. Her husband, John, and daughters-Katie, Maggie, Allison, and Molly were joys in her life. Sadly, on December 30, 1993, Julie, Maggie, Allison, and Molly were killed in an automobile accident as they returned home after spending Christmas with her family in Nebraska. At the time of her death, Julie was our president of Chapter EX. Our community mourned the loss of this young, vibrant woman and her three daughters. Shortly after her death, our chapter began building a scholarship fund for a woman planning on a career in health care. Julie modeled such compassion in her short 35 years and we want to continue her legacy of kindness and caring by helping a woman who plans to care for others. We hope this $2,000 scholarship will be a tribute to Julie, as well as provide financial assistance to a woman in her education.
Criteria for selection are:
Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application must be submitted electronically:
Complete application packets must be electronically submitted by April 30, 2024 to [email protected].
Selection and notification in May.
Thank you for your interest in this scholarship and we wish you success in all your academic achievements.
Julie Ringle was an active member of this chapter and truly had a heart for helping others. Julie was an oncology nurse, volunteered as a Girl Scout leader, helped at her church and school, and was always available to a friend in need. Her husband, John, and daughters-Katie, Maggie, Allison, and Molly were joys in her life. Sadly, on December 30, 1993, Julie, Maggie, Allison, and Molly were killed in an automobile accident as they returned home after spending Christmas with her family in Nebraska. At the time of her death, Julie was our president of Chapter EX. Our community mourned the loss of this young, vibrant woman and her three daughters. Shortly after her death, our chapter began building a scholarship fund for a woman planning on a career in health care. Julie modeled such compassion in her short 35 years and we want to continue her legacy of kindness and caring by helping a woman who plans to care for others. We hope this $2,000 scholarship will be a tribute to Julie, as well as provide financial assistance to a woman in her education.
Criteria for selection are:
- A Bemidji area woman – having graduated from a Bemidji School or currently living in the Bemidji area and committed to a career in the area.
- Students who are accepted into a qualifying health care field of study and have completed at least one year of course work towards degree requirements.
- Financial need; debt load
- Academics
- Volunteerism
- Work experience
- One-page statement/essay regarding interest in health care profession
- Preference will be given to an active member or daughter of an active member of P.E.O. if scores are tied in all other areas.
Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application must be submitted electronically:
- Be in 12-point font and maintain page breaks.
- Include a transcript from your college/university
- Include a letter of recommendation
Complete application packets must be electronically submitted by April 30, 2024 to [email protected].
Selection and notification in May.
Thank you for your interest in this scholarship and we wish you success in all your academic achievements.
The members of P.E.O. Chapter EX of Bemidji, Minnesota
updated: March 2024