Belmont College Nursing Students Earn Scholarship Recognition

Jade Timmons of Cadiz, Ohio (left) and Cierra Alexander of Bridgeport, Ohio (right) were recognized for their academic achievement, professionalism, and commitment to patient care.

St. Clairsville, OH (January 21, 2026)  — Belmont College is proud to announce that two students in the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program have been awarded scholarships in recognition of their academic achievement, professionalism, and commitment to patient care. Both students are on track to graduate in July 2026.

Jade Timmons of Cadiz, Ohio has been selected as the recipient of two distinguished honors: the Wheeling Hospital WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital Heart of Nursing Award and the Gust Maistros Scholarship.

The Gust Maistros Scholarship is awarded following completion of the first two semesters of study in the LPN Program. Nursing faculty submit nominations based on specific criteria, and funds awarded must be used toward direct educational expenses. To be eligible, applicants must exhibit professional attitude and behavior, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and submit an essay of at least 500 words on the topic “The Importance of Bedside Nursing.” The scholarship honors the legacy of Gust Maistros, founder of Bell Nursing Home in Belmont, Ohio.

The Wheeling Hospital WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital Heart of Nursing Award is presented to an LPN student who demonstrates excellence in bedside nursing care and a strong commitment to professional practice. Recipients are recognized for their ability to apply nursing theory to clinical performance, maintain professional attitude, manners, conduct, and communication, and show enthusiasm and adaptability when performing in new or unfamiliar clinical situations.

In addition, Cierra Alexander of Bridgeport, Ohio has been selected as the recipient of the Elizabeth Rubloff Scholarship, recognizing her dedication and excellence in the nursing profession.

The Elizabeth Rubloff Scholarship is awarded annually to one Licensed Practical Nursing student who is nominated by Belmont College nursing faculty. This scholarship recognizes students who consistently demonstrate excellence in both academic and clinical settings. Recipients exemplify strong bedside nursing care, effectively apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice, maintain a professional attitude and behavior, and implement therapeutic nurse-patient relationships.

Christina Christmas, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Belmont College, praised both students for their accomplishments.

“Jade and Cierra have consistently demonstrated the most desirable qualities of Licensed Practical Nurses, excelling in both the classroom setting and the clinical environment,” said Christmas. “Their professionalism, dedication to patient care, and strong work ethic truly set them apart.”

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