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National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)
Dr. Lauranne Sams Scholarship
This scholarship honors NBNA's founder, Dr. Lauranne Sams, and is awarded to active members based on academic achievement, financial need, and community leadership within the African American community.
Award
$1,000-$5,000
Deadline
April 15, 2021
Level
Both
Status
Closed for this cycle
Nursing
Who is eligible
- NBNA member and member of the local chapter (if one exists)
- Enrolled in a nursing program (B.S.N., A.D., Diploma, L.P.N./L.V.N., Masters, or Doctoral)
- In good scholastic standing
- At least one full year of nursing school remaining
What you'll need
- Transcript
- A 500-word essay responding to: 'A NBNA Scholarship will allow me to...'
- Two letters of recommendation (one from the nursing school, one from local NBNA chapter or a nurse)
- Professional headshot
How to apply
- Ensure your NBNA membership is active and up to date.
- Write your 500-word personal essay regarding how the scholarship will help you.
- Request your transcripts and the two required nursing recommendation letters.
- Submit your essay, transcript, letters, and a professional headshot to the NBNA.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.nbna.org/content.asp?contentid=82
- How this listing was added:
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) before submitting.