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NBNA 2022 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
DR. LAURANNE SAMS SCHOLARSHIP - (4 $1,000 Scholarships)

The Dr. Lauranne Sams Scholarship is awarded to a qualified NBNA member based on
scholastic achievement, financial need and community service and who is in pursuit of a
baccalaureate or other advanced nursing degree. The scholarship, which is named for the
Founder and First President of the NBNA, has a proud and distinguished legacy.
The recipient must be an individual who truly represents the leadership, the
commitment to service and the scholarship of Dr. Sams.
NBNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,500

To support a qualified NBNA member in pursuit of a baccalaureate or advanced nursing
degree.
MRS. OLA LOFTON SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000

The Mrs. Ola Lofton Scholarship is given in memory of the 95 years old World War II nurse
who passed away on January 6, 2019. The scholarship will be given to a nursing
student pursuing a BSN. The scholarship is sponsored by Sandra Evers-Manly, CEO,
Black Hollywood Education and Research Center.
BAND-AID® BRAND BLACK HEALTHCARE HEROES IN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP -

$50,000 (5 $10,000 scholarships)
BAND-AID® is sponsoring 5 grants to nursing students pursuing a BSN degree or higher.
For more than 100 years, BAND-AID® Brand has developed innovative healing solutions and
supported those who are putting care into the world. Through the BAND-AID® Brand Black
Healthcare Heroes in Nursing Scholarship, the brand is strengthening its commitment to
elevating Black healthcare professionals with the goal of increasing representation and
contributing to more equity in the nursing profession.
MARGARET PEMBERTON SCHOLARSHIP - $3,000

The Scholarship is provided by Margaret Pemberton, Member, Black Nurses Association of
Greater Washington, DC Area, to a nursing student from the chapter in the conference’s
host city. This is an endowed scholarship.
NURSETHINK.COM SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000 (2 $1,000 Scholarships)

NurseThink.com is offering two $1000 scholarships to students who meet the following
criteria:
1. NBNA member going back to school or who plans to be on faculty in a school of nursing
2. NBNA member going to become an LPN/LVN or RN (pre-licensure)
VITAS HEALTHCARE / ESTHER COLLIFLOWER SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

The scholarship is sponsored by VITAS Healthcare to a nurse or student nurse who is
interested in pursuing a career in end of life care.
MARIA A. DUDLEY ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000
The scholarship is provided by Maria A. Dudley to a nurse pursuing a degree as an
advanced practice nurse
GEORGE E. MCGUIRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $5,000

The George McGuire Memorial Scholarship for a nursing student whose focus is social
justice. The candidate must be a nursing doctoral student or a nursing student in a master's
program of study. The candidate must be a NBNA member for at least two years; must have
completed at least one full semester/quarter in a graduate program; and, must have at least
one full semester/quarter to go to complete the program of study.
Social Justice is not charity. Social justice is a virtue in which there is an organized,
collaborative and interprofessional relationship among professionals that facilitates access to
that which is good for all of society. It embodies all those factors which influence social
determinants of health for all members of society.
When referencing to nursing...the profession of nursing and those entrusted as professional

nurses...have a responsibility to continually work with others so that healthcare access and
positive health outcomes are achieved for all of society. An evidence based strategy is to
include service learning as a means of introducing components of social justice through
student engagement in services projects.
This is an endowed scholarship.
DR. MARTHA A. DAWSON GENESIS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

The Scholarship is provided by Dr. Martha A. Dawson, Member, Birmingham Black Nurses
Association. The Law of Legacy states, “True success is measured by succession.” This
scholarship is to support nurse leaders to continue their growth and development through
formal education at the master’s and/or doctorate levels. Candidate may be an RN seeking
master’s, DNP, PhD in leadership or EdD who are pursuing a role in leadership or
administration.
DR. LOLA DENISE JEFFERSON SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

This scholarship is funded by Lola Denise Jefferson to support a generic BSN student who
is pursuing a nursing degree right out of high school. The scholarship is sponsored by NBNA
former First Vice President, Lola Denise Jefferson.
DR. DAISY HARMON-ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000

The scholarship is provided by Daisy Harmon-Allen, PhD, RN, the 13th President of the
Chicago Chapter National Black Nurses Association. The scholarship is in memory of her
mother, Mrs. Bonnie Harmon who was an elementary school teacher in Sallis, Mississippi.
The scholarship is awarded to an ADN nursing student.
DR. MILLICENT GORHAM SCHOLARSHIP - $4,000 (2 at $2,000)
This scholarship is provided by Sandra Evers-Manly, CEO, Black Hollywood Education and
Resources Center, in recognition of the work of Dr. Millicent Gorham, Executive Director,
National Black Nurses Association. The scholarship is awarded to a BSN nursing student.
DR. ERIC J. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

This scholarship is provided by Sandra Evers-Manly, CEO, Black Hollywood Education and
Resources Center, in honor of Dr. Eric J. Williams, the first male president of the National
Black Nurses Association. The scholarship is awarded to a generic ADN or BSN nursing
student.
JAYHAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

The JayHal Foundation Scholarship is provided on behalf of Reverend Deidre Walton, Past
NBNA President. The scholarship is provided to a generic associate degree or BSN
student who has at least one year left to graduate; shows evidence of community service;
and, has a GPA of 2.7 or above.
NBNA SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

This scholarship is in the memory of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and
all men and women of color who have died because of racism.
DR. KENYA WILLIAMS HEALTH POLICY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

This scholarship is provided by Kenya Williams, EdD, MSN, RN, RP, CAE, Deputy Executive
Director of the National Student Nurses Association; Past President of the Black Nurse
Association of Greater St. Louis.
Involvement in NBNA allows nurses to take full advantage of Health Policy Leadership
opportunities at local and national levels. This scholarship supports nurses committed to
health policy who are enrolled in a related master or doctoral Degree (DNP/EdD/Ph.D.)
program in any discipline, field, or profession from any school or program at an accredited
college or university. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who demonstrates
their potential to succeed in health policy at either the state or national level upon graduation
from their degree program; and, has a GPA of 3.0 or above. A personal statement detailing
the applicant’s interest in and commitment to health policy and how they intend to pursue
policy within their career must be submitted. This statement should be two pages (double-
spaced) in length. It should detail what experiences have directed you towards a career in
health policy and what your future career aspirations are.
The NBNA mission is “to serve as the voice for Black nurses and diverse populations
ensuring equal access to professional development, promoting educational opportunities
and improving health”.

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NBNA 2022 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

DR. LAURANNE SAMS SCHOLARSHIP - (4 $1,000 Scholarships)

NBNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,500

MRS. OLA LOFTON SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000

BAND-AID® BRAND BLACK HEALTHCARE HEROES IN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP -

MARGARET PEMBERTON SCHOLARSHIP - $3,000

NURSETHINK.COM SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000 (2 $1,000 Scholarships)

VITAS HEALTHCARE / ESTHER COLLIFLOWER SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

GEORGE E. MCGUIRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $5,000

When referencing to nursing...the profession of nursing and those entrusted as professional

This is an endowed scholarship.

DR. MARTHA A. DAWSON GENESIS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

DR. LOLA DENISE JEFFERSON SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

DR. DAISY HARMON-ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP - $2,000

DR. ERIC J. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

JAYHAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

NBNA SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

DR. KENYA WILLIAMS HEALTH POLICY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

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