COUNCIL OF BLACK NURSES, LOS ANGELES, INC.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Welcome to the Council of Black Nurses Scholarship Program. Please
read the following information and follow the instructions as indicated.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
1. Enrolled in an accredited BSN, ADN or ADN to BSN program.
2. Completed at least on semester/quarter of the program during
which nursing courses are taken. LVN to RN 30 Unit Option program
students may apply during their first semester. Applicants must not
be in the last quarter or semester of the program.
3 Passing all courses as required by the college or university.
4. Demonstrate financial need.
5. Currently involved or have been involved in service to the African
American community (i.e., health fairs, church activities, senior center
volunteers, etc).
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS RANGE FROM $1000 TO $1500.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED (TYPED OR
PRINTED) AND RETURNED BY MAY 1ST OF EACH YEAR
I. Completed application.
2. Official transcript from previous semester/quarter.
3. The Report Of Work In Progress Form completed and signed by
the instructor of each course.(This form and application follow this page).
4. Three letters of recommendation with one from a nursing faculty
member, one from a community organization in which you are or have
been involved and one personal reference.
5. A personal profile about you, your long and short term goals, and a
statement of why you feel you should be a recipient of the scholarship
award.
ALL OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO QUALIFY
Mail documents to:
Scholarship Committee
Council Of Black Nurses
P.O. Box 88399
Los Angeles, Ca. 90009
Call 213-892-6939 for questions or clarification.
