Scholarship Undergraduate

Dr. Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarship

Black Nurses Association of Greater Washington

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
43
Days
January 31 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
Apply Now
What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Proof of achievements
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
Apply Now
Save
Dr. Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarship
Apply Now
Save
Apply Now
Save

Description

The Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Johnella Banks, DNSc, RN, an associated professor of nursing at Howard University College Nursing. Applicants must be a sophomore, junior, or first-semester senior student in a registered nursing or practical nursing program. They must have a permanent residence in the District of Columbia or one of the eligible counties in Maryland and Virginia. Applicants must submit at least two, but no more than four letters of recommendations from unrelated persons. Individuals completing and signing the letter of recommendation may include a current or former nursing faculty or advisor, employers, religious leaders, or professional colleagues who can address the applicant's scholarship ability and potential, leadership skills and qualities, adaptability and flexibility, and character. Applicants must also provide evidence of any scholastic achievements, community service, honors received, awards, certificates of recognition, and/or letters recognizing or commending their actions that support their nursing career. 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
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Nursing
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: African

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Proof of achievements
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
Contact bnaofgwdca@gmail.com
Address P.O. Box 55143
Washington, DC 20040