Cynthia J. Hickman “Pay It Forward” Nursing Scholarship
NBNA is committed to excellence in education and conducts continuing education programs for nurses and allied health professionals throughout the year.
Scholarship Requirements:
- Must be a member of NBNA and a member of a local chapter (if one exists in your area).
- Candidate must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (B.S.N., A.D., Diploma or L.P.N. / L.V.N.) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application.
- Applicant must have at least one full year of school remaining.
- Must involvement in the African American Community, i.e., letters, news clippings, awards, certificates, etc.
Award Amount
$500-$2,000
Number of Awards
Varies
Deadlines & Renewal
| Application Deadlines | April 15 |
| Winners Announcement Dates | No Detail Available |
| Award Cycle | Annually |
| Is the scholarship auto renew every cycle | No Detail Available |
Eligibility Requirements
| Gender | No Requirement |
| Program Accreditation | No Requirement |
| Veterans and their families only | No |
| State of Residence | No Requirement |
| Minimum GPA | No Requirement |
| Essay | Required |
| Eligible minority groups | African American/Black |
| Eligible nursing programs | No Requirement |
Sponsoring Organization
National Black Nurses Association
8630 Fenton St., #330
Silver Spring , MD 20910
301-589-3200
301-589-3223
patgray@nbna.org