Central Florida Black Nurses Association Scholarship Guidelines for 2008-09

Criteria

• Candidate must be of African American heritage/and or minority.
• Must be a resident of Brevard, Lake Orange, Osceola, Polk, or Seminole County.
• Must currently be enrolled full-time in an accredited nursing program (LPN, AD, BSN, MSN, PhD, and DNP).
• Must be in good scholastic standing at the time of application, maintained a cumulative GPA 2.5 or above.
• Has a significant financial need.
• Must show participation and/or involvement in community activities.
• Must be a member of the CFBNA at the time application is submitted. (Ask for details).

Scholarship Amount

• $250 - $1,000

Application Deadline

• June 16, 2008

Requirements

Applicant must provide the following:

• An official transcript from an accredited school.
• Scholarship Application
• Two letters of recommendation, from supervisor at work, professor, minister, community leader.
• Evidence of participation in or involvement in community service.
• Essay on professional expectations, long term and short term goals.
• Please mail application and all supporting documentations together in No. 8 (8 1/2 x 11) brown envelope.

Nomination Process

• Provide above list by the deadline.
• Must make a personal appearance at the CFBNA meeting in August for an interview.
• Recipient must be present at the CFBNA Scholarship luncheon in Sept. 27, 2008.

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