The Katherine Wilson Scholarship Fund is a lasting tribute to SON alumna Katherine Wilson, who overcame great obstacles to earn her bachelor of science in nursing degree only to lose a tragic five-year battle with cancer at age 28. The Fund, created and driven by The Friends of Katherine Wilson, aims to raise $100,000 to provide undergraduate nursing students with the opportunity to pursue a career in nursing, Katherine's chosen profession. Based upon the wishes of Katherine and her family, the scholarship will be awarded to a student (or students) who exemplifies meritorious academic achievement, who desires to pursue a nursing career in end of life issues or oncology, and who has overcome a significant obstacle in his or her life.