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.

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.

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.

• 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.
• 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.

Must Provide:

• Official Transcript(s) from an accredited School of Nursing
• Two-page / 500-word maximum Personal Statement / Essay
• 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 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