Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
309
Days
January 31 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Dr. Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarship

Description

The Dr. Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarship is for African-American students with permanent residency in the District of Columbia or one of the adjacent counties of the State of Maryland. Applicants must be a sophomore, junior or first semester senior students in a registered National League for Nursing program. Two letters of recommendation are required, one from a current Faculty Member and one from current nursing Faculty Advisor or Designee. Applicants must provide documented evidence to add support for their desirability to pursue a nursing career, such as awards, letters and/or certificates. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of District of Columbia, Maryland
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Nursing
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: African

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
Contact bnaofgwdca@gmail.com
Tel: 202-291-8866 Address Post Office Box 55285
Washington, DC 20040