The National Black Nurses Association provides scholarships to students at all levels, including the Dr. Lauranne Sams Scholarship. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (LPN/LVN, ADN, RN-BSN, Generic BSN, Masters, Doctorate) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application. Applicants must have at least one full year of school remaining. Applicants must be a member of NBNA and a member of a local chapter (if one exists in your area). If a chapter does not exist within a 50- mile radius of your location you may join NBNA as a Direct Member. Two letters of recommendation are required, one from the Dean or Faculty member and one from the Chapter President or Vice President. Additional items to accompany the application in support of the candidate's eligibility and desirability may include documented evidence of: participation in student nurse activities; involvement in the African American community, i.e., letters, news clippings, awards, certificates; and evidence of being engaged and involved in local chapter and/or the National Black Nurses Association activities and programs. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Black Nurses Association Inc. for more information.