Natalie Kauffman Memorial Nursing Scholarship


The Natalie Kauffman Memorial Nursing Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Natalie Kauffman, a lifetime resident of Wolcottville.

Natalie graduated from Lakeland High School in 2010 and attended the nursing program at IPFW. She had 14 months left in her education when she passed away on October 18, 2013.

Natalie demonstrated love, respect, and compassion for others, and carried the belief that people are on earth to help each other. The Kauffman family established the scholarship to promote those ideals and support aspiring nurses and continue Natalie’s legacy of helping others.

Scholarship Award 

The $1,000 scholarship supports college students and non-traditional students pursuing a degree in nursing.

Scholarship Criteria

  • Available to students who have graduated from a LaGrange County high school or adults currently working in the healthcare field in LaGrange County.
  • Applicants must be accepted into an accredited nursing program to be eligible.

**Scholarship application process is closed for 2024.**