Saint Anselm College has received a $2 million commitment from the Masiello Family Philanthropies to establish the Masiello Scholars Program, providing scholarship support for students in the Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
The scholarship program is designed to expand access to nursing and health sciences education and support students pursuing their studies in the Jean School.
“Saint Anselm is grateful to the Masiello Family Philanthropies for this generous commitment to our students and to the future of nursing and health sciences,” said Dr. Mike Lewis, president of Saint Anselm College. “This investment will help our talented students pursue an education in these important fields while advancing the Jean School’s mission to prepare graduates to serve their communities and the health care profession.”
Masiello Family Philanthropies is committed to fostering authenticity, responsibility, and curiosity in individuals with great potential. They support programs and initiatives that create pathways for highly motivated learners of all ages by addressing their unmet needs through partnerships with the institutions that know these learners best.
Masiello scholarships were awarded to 20 first-year students majoring in nursing or other health sciences. Preference is given to qualified students from Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Masiello Scholars will receive support for up to four years, provided they remain enrolled in the Jean School and continue to meet the program's eligibility requirements.
Chris Masiello was elected to the Saint Anselm Board of Trustees in June 2026.
Saint Anselm nursing has a strong national reputation, with students consistently outpacing the national average on the NCLEX licensure exam and finding placements in some of the top hospitals in the country.
The Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences, which launched July 1, 2023, has positioned the School for growth in graduate programs, community collaborations, and more. Saint Anselm’ public health and health sciences majors are part of the school, and a Master in Nursing Leadership and Innovation graduate program.
The Jean School is housed in Grappone Hall, a new state-of-the-art health education facility that provides nursing, public health, and health science students with the learning environment and experiences they need to become the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Grappone Hall includes a 150-seat auditorium, a public health community space, an 11,000 square foot simulation center, collaborative learning spaces for kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology, and community spaces on two floors for students to meet and study. Dr. Elizabeth R. Landers, Ed.D., MSN, RN is the dean of the Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences.