Scholarships

Kellsie Marchbanks was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (a rare bone cancer) at age 15. Her time spent in treatment, along with the care and compassion shown to her by her medical team, inspired Kellsie to become a Pediatric Oncology Nurse. The family like relationship she had with her care team, from her initial diagnosis, through relapses, and up until the time she lost her battle with cancer, created a strong desire for her to care for children going through cancer treatments.

Kellsie's path to nursing

Kellsie received an associate’s degree in nursing from Southwestern Illinois College. She was then accepted to the Goldfarb School of Nursing where she began her first semester of nursing school when the cancer returned. To honor Kellsie’s memory and her dreams of becoming a nurse, Kellsie’s Hope Foundation has established four scholarships to be awarded annually to individuals whose goal is to become a nurse or to advance their degree, and exemplifies Kellsie’s compassion and giving spirit.

A $1000 Scholarship to be awarded annually to a Collinsville High School Senior.

A $1000 Scholarship to be awarded annually to anyone pursuing a nursing degree.

A $1000 Scholarship to be awarded annually to a pediatric oncology nurse who wants to advance their degree or attend an accredited conference or workshop.

A $1000 Scholarship to be awarded annually to a pediatric oncology staff member at Children’s Hospital who wants to advance their degree or attend an accredited conference or workshop.

application deadlines

  • All Applications must be submitted by April 27, 2024
  • scholarships will be awarded during Nurses’ week, May 6th-12th, 2024
  • The Children’s scholarship will be awarded between July 5th-12th, 2024
  • The Collinsville high school scholarship will be awarded before graduation
Kellsie's Hope Scholarship Committee
Kellsie's Hope Scholarship Committee