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Scholarships

NERBNA 2026

Scholarship Information

The members of the New England Regional Black Nurses Association (NERBNA), Inc. Scholarship Committee are pleased to offer you the opportunity to apply for scholarship assistance as you pursue your academic career.

We are committed to supporting all ALANA minorities (according to federal guidelines) for education in the field of nursing. Our communities need health care providers who understand the issues and the strategies that will promote effective change in the health status of people of minority population

NERBNA is pleased to offer the following academic scholarships to assist students in achieving their educational goals.

Mary Eliza Mahoney Scholarship

Awarded to a high school senior student seeking to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Students must be accepted and registered as a full-time student in a NLN-CNEA or CCNE accredited program.

Scholarship Award Amount: $1000

Francis W. Harris

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in a NLN-CNEA or CCNE accredited nursing programs at the associate or baccalaureate level.

Scholarship Award Amount: $1000

Jessica M. Blanding Memorial Scholarship

awarded to a license practical nurse pursuing an associate or baccalaureate degree in a NLN-CNEA or CCNE accredited nursing program.

Scholarship Award Amount: $1000

The Maxine V. Fennell/ Robin Gaines Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to licensed registered nurses (RN) enrolled in a NLN-CNEA or CCNE accredited program for a bachelor, masters or doctoral degree in nursing or public health.

Scholarship Award Amount: $1500

E. Lorraine Baugh Scholarship

Awarded to masters or doctoral candidate that demonstrates strong leadership qualities and is committed to the Black community.

Scholarship Award Amount: $1500

Joanne Prince Scholarship Fund

Awarded a student who is; a certified nursing assistant entering a nursing program, a high school student entering a nursing program, and a nursing student interested in the field of gerontology.

Scholarship Award Amount: $500

Margaret Brown Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in a NLN-CNEA or CCNE accredited nursing program at the baccalaureate, or masters level who is interested psychiatric nursing.

Scholarship Award Amount: $1000

Laura J. Wood Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in a NLN-CNEA or CCNE accredited nursing program at the baccalaureate, masters or doctorate level who is interested in Pediatric.

Scholarship Award Amount: $1000

“It would not be possible to praise Nurses too highly.”

Stephen Ambrose

NERBNA

Scholarship Criteria

I. NERBNA Scholarship Criteria: The Applicant must,

Fill out the Application on nerbna.org (only this website)

  1. Be resident of New England. All scholarship recipients will receive a complimentary membership for 1 year.
           
  2. Be accepted to a nursing program. If recently accepted to a school of nursing, please provide a copy of the acceptance letter. If you are already in a program, please submit a letter of attendance for Sept of the application year.

  3. Submit a resume or curriculum vitae

  4. Submit an official school transcript: The transcript must be sealed by the institution or sent through secure email from your educational institution.

  5. Submit an unofficial transcript.

  6. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.7

  7. Must have at least 6 months of school remaining.

  8. Demonstration of leadership and/or community service to minority community (other than employment).  Explain any financial hardship that has hindered your education.

  9. Have at least 2 letters of recommendation that speak to the applicant’s worthiness for a scholarship. One of the letters must be from faculty member. Recommendations cannot come from family members or friends.

  10. Submit a 2-page essay (no more than 2 pages) double spaced, 12-point font in Arial or Times, with one-inch margins. The applicant must address one of the questions below.

  11. Submit letter of intent.

  12. Students may also apply to BNA but you must have at least 1 year of school left.

Scholarship Information

Essay Writing

Note***You must write on one of the essays below. Essays on anything else will be disqualified. 

  1. Furthering my career in nursing will….
    (For Masters or PhD students only)
              
  2. Please describe why minority-nursing leadership is important and how it can assist you in furthering your career.
    (For All applicants)
     
  3. I choose to pursue a career in nursing because….
    (For All applicants) 

  4. Please include information about financial need at the end of your essay

  5. Essay instructions: 2 pages –typed, double spaced, 12-point font in Arial or Times, with one-inch margins.

II. Application Start and Due Date

Application Start and Due Date: Please read carefully**** 

  1. Opens: Friday October 3rd, 2025 

  2. Due Date: Friday February 6, 2026 at 11:59pm

III. Online Application

The scholarship application should be filled out online at: nerbna.org.  Do not use any other website to fill out an application.

Please submit the rest of the application package all together as a “single PDF” file as an attachment to NERBNA via email at nerbna72@gmail.com. 

Do not send in separate emails.

IV. Transcripts

College transcripts must be emailed via secure file to: nerbna72@gmail.com 

High school students may send electronically or send to the address below. Postmarked by: Friday Feb 6, 2025. Late transcripts will not be accepted.

***Please mail transcripts to:

NERBNA, Inc.
PO Box 190690
Roxbury, MA 02119

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted

V. Eligibility

Please note*** All applicants must be accepted into a nursing program and attending that program in September of the awarded year to be eligible for the scholarship. Proof of admission or attendance is required.

VI. Honor Code Form

Important****You must sign and complete the honor code form and return it.

Scholarship Application

Apply Here

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