Author: Katie Robinson

Congratulations to Jolie G., the 2026 winner of the Chelse Widen Memorial Nursing Scholarship! We had an excellent pool of applicants, and selecting a winner proved to be challenging for our committee. Thank you to everyone who applied and took the time to learn more about recognizing and responding to domestic abuse. I knew I… →

The scholarship application window has closed. We will select and contact the winner by email by May 1, 2026. We look forward to reviewing your essays! →

The scholarship application has officially opened! It will close on April 1, 2026. The winner will be announced by May 1, 2026. This year’s scholarship award will be $3,000. Eligible applicants include seniors enrolled in a Chesapeake, VA public high school with plans to study Nursing. Applicants will compose an essay about domestic abuse. Please… →

Thank you all for your incredible support! When we came up with this idea and established the goal of a $1,000 scholarship, I never imagined we would raise so much! I am keeping the fundraiser open through January 31, 2026 since that is the closing date I originally stated. Our family will work together to… →

I am excited to announce that our donation collections for the 2026 scholarship are live! Our goal is to raise $1,000 by January 31, 2026 for the Chelse Widen Memorial Nursing Scholarship. This scholarship is open to high school seniors in Chesapeake, VA who plan to study Nursing. Please consider donating to our Gofundme campaign… →

As we mourn the loss of Chelse, we work to honor her legacy by collecting donations to award a scholarship with the goal to support the next generation of nurses while also raising awareness about domestic abuse. More details coming soon. →