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  • National Black Nurses Association Scholarship

    Mar 6, 2024 10:15 am by Monique WilliamsScholarships & Grants

    Scholarship: National Black Nurses Association Scholarship (Several Scholarships)

    Description: For Undergraduate Nursing Students 

    Due Date: March 15, 2024

    Additional Information: https://www.nbna.org/content.asp?contentid=82

     

    These scholarships will range from $1,000 - $15,000
     

    NBNA scholarships are presented each year to the Awardees at the Annual Institute & Conference. 


    LAST DAY TO SUBMIT ONLINE VIA COMMUNITYFORCE:  MARCH 15, 2024
      

    SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

    1. Must be a member of NBNA and a member of a local chapter (if one exists in your area). If a chapter does not exist within a 50- mile radius of your location you may join NBNA as a Direct Member. 
    2. Candidate must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (LPN/LVN, ADN, RN-BSN, Generic BSN, Masters, Doctorate) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application.
    3. Applicant must have at least one full year of school remaining.

    Must Provide:

    1. Official Transcript(s) from an accredited School of Nursing
    2. Two-page / 500-word maximum Personal Statement / Essay
    3. Two (2) letters of recommendation (1) from Dean/Faculty member (must include enrollment and expected date of graduation), and (2) from Chapter President/Vice President (validating the application information is correct)
    4. Resume or CV (5-page maximum)
    5. Letter from the Registrar verifying enrollment and expected graduation date
    6.  A clean/clear professional headshot.
    7.  Additional items to accompany the application in support of the candidate's eligibility and desirability may include documented evidence of:
      •  participation in student nurse activities, and
      •  involvement in the African American community, i.e., letters, news clippings, awards, certificates

    SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

    1. Documents related to completing the scholarship application
    2. 2024 Scholarship Application via CommunityForce
    3. 2024 Membership Application (before completing the application, please review the Chapter Directory located under the Membership tab to locate your State and a chapter in your area).
    4. 2024 NBNA Membership Honor Pledge

    Your completed application and all supporting documents must be submitted online and received by March 15, 2024. 
    If you have questions, please email staff@nbna.org.

     

    SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS and TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL.