NBNA Scholarship Program

NBNA is committed to excellence in education and conducts continuing education programs for nurses and allied health professionals throughout the year. The association provides annual scholarships for students.

Scholarships provide funding for continuing education. This funding enables nurses to grow and better contribute their talents to the health and healthcare of our communities. Please review the Scholarship Application form carefully, remember, to submit ALL required documents with your application.

Scholarships and Certifications

The National Black Nurses Association, Inc. offers various scholarships each year including:

1. Dr. Lauranne Sams Scholarship

2. NBNA Board of Directors Scholarship

3. Lynne Edwards Research Scholarship

4. Dr. Hilda Richards Scholarship

5. Margaret Pemberton Scholarship

6. Rita E. Miller Scholarship

7. Maria Dudley Advanced Scholarship

8. Martha R. Dudley Scholarship

9. Dr. Martha A. Dawson Genesis Scholarship

10. Sheila Haley Scholarship

11. United Health Foundation Scholarship

12. Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics Scholarship

13. University of Phoenix

These scholarships will range from $1,000-$6,000

NBNA's scholarships are presented each year to the Awardees at our Annual Institutes and Conference.