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NBNA Scholarship Program is a grant from National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) providing scholarships starting at $1,000 to nursing students at all levels, from LPN to Doctorate. Open to active NBNA members currently enrolled in accredited nursing programs with at least one year of schooling remaining.
Over 32 scholarships totaling more than $68,000 were awarded in 2020, and over $150,000 has been distributed to PhD candidates to date. Awards are presented annually at the NBNA Institute and Conference. The 2025-2026 program cycle is currently open.
Applicants must be members of a local NBNA chapter.
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Scholarships - National Black Nurses Association History The founding of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) in 1971 marked a significant milestone in the history of black nurses in the United States. → Who We Are NBNA is a non-profit organization incorporated on September 2, 1972 in the state of Ohio.
NBNA represents 308,000 African American registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical nurses, nursing students and retired nurses from the USA, Eastern Caribbean and Africa, with 100 plus chartered chapters, in 33 states. → Join Us Apply today and enjoy exclusive benefits as a member. → Lifetime Membership Benefits Chapter Directory NBNA has 114+ chartered chapters in 33+ states… and counting.
→ 38th NBNA Day on Capitol Hill The Health Disparities Podcast National Black Nurses Day On Capitol Hill NBNA Education Initiative Black Maternal Health Equity Committee NBNA Collaborative Mentorship NBNA National Initiative On Violence Reduction NBNA And NIH All Of Us Research Initiative NBNA Oral Health Equity Committee The National Black Nurses Association provides scholarships to students at all levels (LPN to Doctorate).
These scholarships start at $1,000. NBNA scholarships are presented each year to the Awardees at the Annual Institute & Conference. The 2025 - 2026 NBNA Scholarship Program is now open!
You MUST be an NBNA member to apply. At the NBNA Conference, NBNA offers scholarships to student nurses at all levels. The NBNA chapters also provide scholarships.
Other corporations that have given generously have been VITAS Healthcare, Children’s Mercy Kansas City, FIGS, Trusted Health and Arizona College. Individuals have made contributions to the NBNA Scholarship Fund including Sandra Evers-Manly, CEO, Northrup Grumman Foundation; NBNA Member Barbara Julian; an endowed scholarship by NBNA Member Margaret Pemberton; and, an endowed scholarship by the family of George McGuire.
In 2012, the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation provided the Della H. Raney Nursing Scholarship for $2000. The scholarship is named after the first chief nurse assigned to the Tuskegee Air Field.
In 2013, a new scholarship, Mrs. Lynne Edwards Research Scholarship, was supported by Dr. Linda Burnes Bolton, past NBNA President and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and given to a PhD candidate. Over $150,000 in scholarships have been given to PhD candidates. In 2020, a record number of scholarships were given, 32 scholarships and over $68,000 in scholarships.
In 2023, a record number of scholarships were given: 57 scholarships and over $257,000 in scholarships. Scholarships vary from year to year Arizona College of Nursing Scholarship Aya Healthcare Nurses of Tomorrow Scholarship BAND AID® BRAND Black Healthcare Heroes in Nursing Scholarship Dorothy B. Martin Scholarship Dr. Daisy Harmon-Allen Scholarship Dr. Eric J.
Williams Scholarship Dr. Kenya Williams Health Policy Leadership Scholarship Dr. Lauranne Sams Scholarship Dr. Lola Denise Jefferson Scholarship Dr. Martha A. Dawson Genesis Scholarship Dr. Millicent Gorham Scholarship George E. McGuire Memorial Scholarship JAYHAL Foundation Scholarship Mrs. Ola Lofton Scholarship Margaret Pemberton Scholarship Maria R.
Dudley Advanced Practice Nurse Scholarship NBNA Board of Directors Scholarship NBNA Ebi Porbeni Memorial Scholarship by Be The Match NBNA Social Justice Scholarship NurseThink.
com Scholarship Supplemental Health Care (SHC) The Lifepoint Health Equity in Nursing Scholarship United Health Foundation for Diversity in Health Care Scholarship VITAS Healthcare / Esther Colliflower Scholarship 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.
Enrollment in Nursing Program 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. Applicant must have at least one full year of school remaining.
Official Transcript(s) from an accredited School of Nursing Two-page / 500-word maximum Personal Statement / Essay Letters of Recommendation 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) Resume or CV (5-page maximum) Letter from the Registrar verifying enrollment and expected graduation date A clean/clear professional headshot.
Additional Supporting Items 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 evidence of being engaged and involved in local chapter and/or the National Black Nurses Association activities and programs Deadline to Submit: March 15, 2025 5PM EST Documents related to completing the scholarship application 2025 Scholarship Application via CommunityForce 2025 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).
2025 NBNA Membership Honor Pledge Your completed application and all supporting documents must be submitted online and received by March 15, 2025. If you have questions, please email kshaw@nbna. org .
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS and TRANSCRIPTS CAN BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL. NBNA Scholarship & Awards: How To Get Your Chapter and Membership Prepared National Black Nurses Association T - 301-589-3200 / F - 410-246-4753
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Active NBNA members enrolled in a local chapter, currently enrolled in a nursing program (LPN through Doctorate), with at least one full year of schooling remaining. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000 and up (varies yearly) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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RPB Career Advancement Award is sponsored by Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB). This one-time award is available to candidates who have already received their first NIH R01 and are collecting new data to apply for a second R01. This award is open to researchers at any institution of higher education in the U.S.
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