BlackNursesAssociation
of Greater Saint Louis
Scholarships
The BNA of Greater St. Louis strives to provide scholarships for deserving LPNs, RNs, Advanced Practice Nurses, and nursing students committed to serving their communities, passionate about improving the health of the minority population and contributing to the mission of the BNA of Greater St. Louis.
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If this describes you, please take the time to submit an application
NBNA Scholarship Requirements
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Applicant 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.
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Candidate must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (BSN, AD, Diploma or LPN / LVN, Masters, and Doctoral) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application.
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Applicant must have at least one full year of school remaining.
Applications due by April 15th at 5pm
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DR. LAURANNE SAMS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000 Scholarship (4 awarded )
The Dr. Lauranne Sams Scholarship is awarded to a qualified NBNA member based on scholastic achievement, financial need and community service and who is in pursuit of a baccalaureate or other advanced nursing degree. The scholarship, which is named for the Founder and First President of the NBNA, has a proud and distinguished legacy. The recipient must be an individual who truly represents the leadership, the commitment to service and the scholarship of Dr. Sams.
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NBNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,500
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MRS. OLA LOFTON SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000
The Mrs. Ola Lofton Scholarship is given in memory of the 95 years old World War II nurse who passed away on January 6, 2019. The scholarship will be given to a nursing student pursuing a BSN. The scholarship is sponsored by Sandra Evers-Manly, CEO, Black Hollywood Education and Research Center.
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BAND-AID® BRAND BLACK HEALTHCARE HEROES IN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP - $50,000 (5 $10,000 scholarships)
BAND-AID® is sponsoring 5 grants to nursing students pursuing a BSN degree or higher. For more than 100 years, BAND-AID® Brand has developed innovative healing solutions and supported those who are putting care into the world. Through the BAND-AID® Brand Black Healthcare Heroes in Nursing Scholarship, the brand is strengthening its commitment to elevating Black healthcare professionals with the goal of increasing representation and contributing to more equity in the nursing profession.
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MARGARET PEMBERTON SCHOLARSHIP - $3,000
The Scholarship is provided by Margaret Pemberton, Member, Black Nurses Association of Greater Washington, DC Area, to a nursing student from the chapter in the conference’s host city. This is an endowed scholarship.
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NURSETHINK.COM SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000 (2 $1,000 Scholarships)
NurseThink.com is offering two $1000 scholarships to students who meet the following criteria:
1. NBNA member going back to school or who plans to be on faculty in a school of nursing 2. NBNA member going to become an LPN/LVN or RN (pre-licensure)
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VITAS HEALTHCARE / ESTHER COLLIFLOWER SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000
The scholarship is sponsored by VITAS Healthcare to a nurse or student nurse who is interested in pursuing a career in end of life care.
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MARIA A. DUDLEY ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000
The scholarship is provided by Maria A. Dudley to a nurse pursuing a degree as an advanced practice nurse
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GEORGE E. MCGUIRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $5,000
The George McGuire Memorial Scholarship for a nursing student whose focus is social justice. The candidate must be a nursing doctoral student or a nursing student in a master's program of study. The candidate must be a NBNA member for at least two years; must have completed at least one full semester/quarter in a graduate program; and, must have at least one full semester/quarter to go to complete the program of study.
Social Justice is not charity. Social justice is a virtue in which there is an organized, collaborative and interprofessional relationship among professionals that facilitates access to that which is good for all of society. It embodies all those factors which influence social determinants of health for all members of society.
When referencing to nursing...the profession of nursing and those entrusted as professional nurses...have a responsibility to continually work with others so that healthcare access and positive health outcomes are achieved for all of society. An evidence based strategy is to include service learning as a means of introducing components of social justice through student engagement in services projects.This is an endowed scholarship.
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DR. MARTHA A. DAWSON GENESIS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000
The Scholarship is provided by Dr. Martha A. Dawson, Member, Birmingham Black Nurses Association. The Law of Legacy states, “True success is measured by succession.” This scholarship is to support nurse leaders to continue their growth and development through formal education at the master’s and/or doctorate levels. Candidate may be an RN seeking master’s, DNP, PhD in leadership or EdD who are pursuing a role in leadership or administration.
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DR. LOLA DENISE JEFFERSON SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000
This scholarship is funded by Lola Denise Jefferson to support a generic BSN student who is pursuing a nursing degree right out of high school. The scholarship is sponsored by NBNA former First Vice President, Lola Denise Jefferson.
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DR. DAISY HARMON-ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000
The scholarship is provided by Daisy Harmon-Allen, PhD, RN, the 13th President of the Chicago Chapter National Black Nurses Association. The scholarship is in memory of her mother, Mrs. Bonnie Harmon who was an elementary school teacher in Sallis, Mississippi. The scholarship is awarded to an ADN nursing student.
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DR. ERIC J. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000
This scholarship is provided by Sandra Evers-Manly, CEO, Black Hollywood Education and Resources Center, in honor of Dr. Eric J. Williams, the first male president of the National Black Nurses Association. The scholarship is awarded to a generic ADN or BSN nursing student.
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DR. DAISY HARMON-ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000
The scholarship is provided by Daisy Harmon-Allen, PhD, RN, the 13th President of the Chicago Chapter National Black Nurses Association. The scholarship is in memory of her mother, Mrs. Bonnie Harmon who was an elementary school teacher in Sallis, Mississippi. The scholarship is awarded to an ADN nursing student.
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JAYHAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000
The JayHal Foundation Scholarship is provided on behalf of Reverend Deidre Walton, Past NBNA President. The scholarship is provided to a generic associate degree or BSN student who has at least one year left to graduate; shows evidence of community service; and, has a GPA of 2.7 or above.
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NBNA SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000
This scholarship is in the memory of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and all men and women of color who have died because of racism.
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DR. KENYA WILLIAMS HEALTH POLICY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000
This scholarship is provided by Kenya Williams, EdD, MSN, RN, RP, CAE, Deputy Executive Director of the National Student Nurses Association; Past President of the Black Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis.
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Involvement in NBNA allows nurses to take full advantage of Health Policy Leadership opportunities at local and national levels. This scholarship supports nurses committed to health policy who are enrolled in a related master or doctoral Degree (DNP/EdD/Ph.D.) program in any discipline, field, or profession from any school or program at an accredited college or university. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who demonstrates their potential to succeed in health policy at either the state or national level upon graduation from their degree program; and, has a GPA of 3.0 or above. A personal statement detailing the applicant’s interest in and commitment to health policy and how they intend to pursue policy within their career must be submitted. This statement should be two pages (double- spaced) in length. It should detail what experiences have directed you towards a career in health policy and what your future career aspirations are.
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NBNA EBI PORBENI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED BY BE THE MATCH -
$10,000 (2 $5,000 Scholarships)
Nurse Ebi Porbeni engaged his 1.2M Instagram followers through his @nurselifern account to advocate for more individuals to join the Be The Match Registry as potential donors for patients in need of a blood stem cell transplant. Ebi’s efforts and influence added more than 15,000 individuals to the Registry – all while he courageously battled leukemia. To honor Ebi's legacy, Be The Match is supporting diversity in the medical community by funding two $5,000 scholarships for nursing students who are interested in hematology and oncology.
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AYA HEALTHCARE NURSES OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000 (5 $2,000 Scholarships)
Aya Healthcare is sponsoring 5 scholarships for nursing students pursuing a BSN degree or higher. Recipients will be chosen based on both financial need and academic achievement.
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We believe in directing our resources to key areas to drive meaningful change, which is why these 5 scholarships will go to students who intend to work in stepdown/PCU, cath lab or CVICU. These specialties are in chronic need of RNs to meet the demand for their
services. Building a pipeline of nurses working in these specialties could improve patient care nationwide.
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We do our utmost to create exceptional experiences for our clinicians, clients, corporate employees and the communities we serve. We take the initiative and solve problems. And we believe education and equity are basic human rights. Through initiatives like the Aya Healthcare Scholarship, we’re committed to expanding access to these necessities. Here’s to building a workplace — and a world — with equal educational access for all.
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ABBOTT SCHOLARSHIP FUND – $180,000 SCHOLARSHIPS (8 $10,000 Scholarships for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 10 $10,000 Scholarships for 2026)
The Abbott Scholarship Fund will provide 5 scholarships for nursing students; 2 scholarships for nurse practitioner path students; and 1 scholarship for a PhD path student. Selection criteria will include:
- Interest in clinical trials and the clinical research process  Interest in improving clinical trial diversity
- Interest in primary care
- Community background/upbringing
- Financial need
- Academic performance
- Vulnerable populations interest/volunteerism
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ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS - $40,000 (1 $10,000 Scholarship and 1 $30,000 Scholarship)
The Arizona College of Nursing scholarship
Eligibility criteria:
Reference Letters
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Written Essay
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Demonstration of Community Service
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Enrolled in Core Nursing courses at Arizona College of Nursing during the January
2022 Semester
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Student Member of National Black Nurses Association
2 Reference Letters—500 words
- One from an individual who can verify and amplify the applicant’s community serviceand its impact on the community
- One from a counselor, current or former teacher, mentor, coach, organization orcommunity leader, or employer
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Essay—300 words for each question/statement
Identify your plan for success as a nursing student at Arizona College of Nursing.-
Describe your community service and its impact on those you serve.
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Becoming a nurse is more than taking care of a patient at bedside. How will you use your nursing career to make a positive impact on the community and nursing profession?
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Awards
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- Tuition scholarship of up to $10,000 for one Core Nursing student at each campus and
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one Tuition scholarship of up to $30,000 for one Core Nursing student chosen from all awardees across all campuses
o Scholarship must be applied directly to their student account for use in current or future academic year (future academic sessions only)
o Each Arizona College of Nursing campus is limited to 1 awardee per calendar year
o Only applications received by the deadline date will be considered
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Awardees will be selected by the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) and
decisions will be based on the content provided in the applications.
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ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS - $40,000 (1 $10,000 Scholarship and 1 $30,000 Scholarship)
For more than 35 years, Cross Country Healthcare has been a trusted partner to thousands of nurses, allied health professionals and advanced practice and physician professionals, as well as leading acute and post care health systems and hospitals across the nation.
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As the industry pioneer, Cross Country Healthcare continues to take the lead and break the conventional staffing mold in workforce solutions, enhancing the candidate experience and enabling healthcare professionals and providers to achieve their professional and business goals while always keeping the patients they serve at the forefront of what they do.
Eligibility Criteria:
• National Black Nurses Association Member
• Pursuing a BSN or higher
• Awarded based on scholastic merit (GPA of 3.0 or higher) and financial need
• One-page personal statement detailing why they are pursuing a nursing degree
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Contact for Questions about NBNA Scholarships:
If you have any questions, please email admin@nbna.org or call 301-589-3200.
Mailing address ONLY for OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT:
NATIONAL BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 910
Silver Spring, MD 20910
NOTE: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL​
BNA of Greater St. Louis
Scholarship Program
Every Fall our Chapter awards Scholarships to local members. Check back this summer for more details ​
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