William J. and Nancy Jean Irvine Scholarship

Established in honor of William J. (Bud) and Nancy Jean Irvine, by their daughter, Jeannie Irvine, her husband, Everton H. Henriques, and sister Dorothea M. Bailie for their love, support and dedication to family, friends and to their Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania community.

William J. (Bud) Irvine served as a nurse in the United States Army during World War II. It was this exposure that caused him to develop a lifelong fascination with advances in medicine and science in general. His love of learning was infectious and impacted not only family members, but even young neighbors visiting on the front porch. On June 11th, 1992, Bud died after suffering from lung problems for several years.

Nancy Jean Irvine was a Pennsylvania farm girl with a zest for life. She married Bud immediately after the war and chose to spend her life taking care of him and her two daughters, Jeannie and Abigail. She had a kind and gentle way about her and was well loved by family and friends alike. Throughout the years, she volunteered with the Girl Scouts, “Meals on Wheels,” and served on several committees within her church. Nancy Jean admired the unselfish devotion of the people in the medical profession, particularly her oncologist and the home health care professionals. On December 24th 1994, Nancy Jean died after a five-year battle with leukemia.

To be eligible, candidates must be full time, continuing matriculated students who are majoring in Mathematics or Chemistry at the State University of New York at New Paltz. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.75. This award is based primarily on merit, with secondary consideration given to students with financial need. Awardees must maintain a grade point average of 2.75 in their course work to continue to receive this award if you reapply for another year.