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Program

National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Scholarships
Organization

National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

NAHN scholarships recognize excellence in nursing students.
Application Deadline

Information coming in 2015.
Application Website

www.nahnnet.org/NAHNScholarships.html

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 Scholarships offered each year dependent upon the amount in the scholarship fund
Renewable?

No
Additional Details
  • NAHN scholarship application form completed by the student and submitted by the deadline date.
  • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from two faculty members outlining the applicant’s future professional contribution to the nursing profession and potential to act as a role model for other aspiring nursing students.
  • An essay, 300 words or less (using Times New Roman – 12 font), written by the student that reflects their qualifications and potential for leadership in nursing.
  • A resume, which includes earned certificates, awards, community service and special honors.
  • Provide one page essay that includes: a discussion of economic needs; delineates monthly income and expenses; estimates of educational expenses, including any other financial aid for the year requested. Include also a copy of most recent W-2 form.
  • An official transcript from applicant’s college, university, or Nursing Program.
  • Academic standing (minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred).
  • Verification of membership status in NAHN (must be a NAHN member for at least six months).
  • NAHN members can reapply for scholarships if attaining a higher degree.

Requirements

Description
  • Scholarship awards are presented to NAHN members enrolled in accredited LVN/LPN, associate, diploma, baccalaureate, and graduate nursing programs.
  • Selection of recipients is based on need, current academic standing, whether they are a United States citizen or legal resident of the United States and other criteria listed below.
  • Scholarship recipients are a select group of Hispanic nursing students who demonstrate promise of professional contributions to the nursing profession and who have the potential to act as role models for other aspiring nursing students.
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Degree Programs
  • Associate Degree (A.A./A.S.)
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
  • Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S./M.B.A.)
  • Doctorate Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.D.S.)
Eligible Majors
  • Nursing
    		•
    Minimum GPA
    		 3.0
    Citizenship
    • U.S. Citizens
    • Legal Permanent Residents
    Ethnicities
    • Hispanic/Latino
    Other Details
    • Merit-based
    Keywords
    		 Hispanic Nurses Scholarship
    Contact

    info@thehispanicnurses.org
    Organization Website

    www.nahnnet.org
    Organization Phone
    		 501-367-8616
    Last Modified Date
    		 December 18, 2014