National Black Nurses Association
NBNA Scholarship Program
The National Black Nurses Association provides annual scholarships to support student nurses at all levels of education, from LPN to Doctorate. The program includes various named and sponsored scholarships aimed at promoting diversity and excellence in nursing.
Award
Starts at $1,000
Deadline
March 15 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due March 15 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript, resume)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a member of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) and a local chapter (or a Direct Member if no chapter exists within a 50-mile radius)
- Must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (LPN/LVN, ADN, RN-BSN, Generic BSN, Masters, or Doctorate)
- Must be in good scholastic standing at the time of application
- Must have at least one full year of school remaining
What you'll need
- Official Transcript(s) from an accredited School of Nursing
- Personal Statement / Essay: "Two-page / 500-word maximum Personal Statement / Essay"
- Two (2) letters of recommendation: (1) from a Dean/Faculty member (must include enrollment and expected date of graduation), and (2) from a Chapter President/Vice President validating the application information
- Resume or CV (5-page maximum)
- Letter from the Registrar verifying enrollment and expected graduation date
- Professional headshot
How to apply
- Become an active member of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA).
- Gather all required supporting documentation, including transcripts, recommendations, and registrar verification.
- Submit the completed scholarship application and all supporting documents online through the CommunityForce portal.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://nbna.org/programs-committees/programs/scholarships/
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from nbna.org
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