SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The New York Black Nurses Association Inc. offers The Vivian Leslie Memorial, Majorie Anita Andrews, and Laura Cooper Doe Scholarships on a yearly basis.
Eligibility:
1. Candidate currently enrolled in a nursing program (LPN/LVN,
AD, Diploma, B.S.N, entry into nursing graduate programs, graduate nursing program and in good academic standing at the time of application.
2. Actively involved in local health programs/projects.
3. Application may be made at any level of the student’s program.
Deadline for application submission is September 15th each year.
Application Procedure:
Each candidate will submit a complete NYBNA Scholarship
Application form.
Each application MUST be accompanied by
a) Nursing School Transcript with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
b) Two (2) letters of recommendation (one from applicant’s school of nursing: Dean, Instructor, Counselor, etc.) on school letterhead.
c) A maximum of 500 words typed statement about yourself, your future goals in nursing and your particular qualifications for this award.
Evidence of involvement in health programs/projects (letters,
certificates, awards, etc.).