National Black Nurses Association Scholarship Program

Scholarship Sponsored by National Black Nurses Association

The National Black Nurses Association provides scholarships to students at all levels (LPN to Doctorate).

The National Black Nurses Association offers various scholarships each year including:

• Dr. Lauranne Sams Scholarship
• NBNA Board of Directors Scholarship
• Mrs. Ola Lofton Scholarship
• BAND AID BRAND Black Healthcare Heroes in Nursing Scholarship
• Margaret Pemberton Scholarship
• NurseThink.com Scholarship
• VITAS Healthcare / Esther Colliflower Scholarship
• Maria R. Dudley Advanced Practice Nurse Scholarship
• George E. McGuire Memorial Scholarship
• Dr. Martha A. Dawson Genesis Scholarship
• Dr. Lola Denise Jefferson Scholarship
• Dr. Daisy Harmon-Allen Scholarship
• Dr. Millicent Gorham Scholarship
• Dr. Eric J. Williams Scholarship
• JAYHAL Foundation Scholarship
• NBNA Social Justice Scholarship
• Dr. Kenya Williams Health Policy Leadership Scholarship
• NBNA Ebi Porbeni Memorial Scholarship by Be The Match
• Aya Healthcare Nurses of Tomorrow Scholarship
• Abbott Scholarship Fund
• Arizona College of Nursing Scholarship

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-radius of your location you can 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:

• Official Transcript(s) from an accredited School of Nursing
• Two-page / 500-word maximum Personal Statement / Essay
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (first from Dean/Faculty member, second from Chapter President/Vice President)
• Resume or CV (5-page maximum)
• Letter from the Registrar verifying enrollment and expected graduation date
• A clean/clear professional headshot.