Mar 15, 2024
March 15, 2024
National Black Nurses Association, INC
BAND-AID® BRAND BLACK HEALTHCARE HEROES IN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

Description

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.

Eligibility

  • 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
Majors
Silver Spring, MD