Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
NBNA offers scholarships to African American nursing students, promoting diversity in the nursing profession and supporting healthcare leaders committed to serving Black communities.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: african-american
- Must be a NBNA member
- Currently enrolled in a nursing program (BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD)
- Demonstrate leadership potential in nursing
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Official transcript
- 2 recommendation letters
- Resume
Timeline
Applications open in February. Deadline April 15. Winners notified by July.
Tips
NBNA membership is essential. Your essay should articulate your passion for nursing and how you plan to contribute to addressing health disparities in African American communities. Highlight any clinical experience, leadership roles, or community involvement.