SCHOLARSHIP

CENTRAL FLORIDA BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

CRITERIA



·       Candidate must be an African American heritage/and or minority.

·       Must be a resident of Orange County, Polk County, Brevard County, Lake County, Osceola County, and Seminole County

·       Must currently be enrolled full time in an accredited nursing program (LPN, AD, BSN, MSN, PhD, and DNP).

·       In good scholastic standing at the time of application, maintained a cumulative GPA 2.5 or above.

·       Has a significant financial need

·       Must show participation and or involvement in community activities.

·      Recommend be a member of the CFBNA at the time application is submitted. (Ask for details).

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT $250 TO $1,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 1, 2009

Applicant must provide the following:

·       An official transcript from an accredited school.

·       Scholarship Application.

·       2 letters of recommendation, from supervisor at work, professor, minister, community leader.

·       Evidence of participation in or involvement in community service.

·       Essay on professional expectations, long term, and short term goals.

·       Please mail application and all supporting documentations all-together in No. 8 (8 1/2 x 11) brown envelope.

Nomination Process

·       Provide above list (1-6) by the deadline.

·       Must make a personal appearance at the CFBNA meeting in August for an interview.

·       Recipient must be present at the CFBNA Scholarship luncheon in September 26, 2009

Central Florida Black Nurses Association, Inc.

2009-2010 Scholarship Application

(Please print in ink)

Name ___________________________________________________

Current Address __________________________________________

Daytime Phone ______________ E-Mail ___________________

County __________ City ____________State ________ Zip _______

Social Security # ________________________

Student ID# _________________

Current School of Nursing Enrollment: ___________________________

School Address: ________________________ City ________________

State ________ Zip Code _________________

School Phone # ______________________ Advisor _______________

Expected Graduation Date _________________________

Degree Program ________________________ GPA ______________

Do you currently have a degree in another area? Yes ______ No _______

Do you currently have a Nursing License? Yes ______ No _______

Place of Employment ______________________________________

Occupation ________________________ Hours work per week _________

Are you head of household? Yes ________ No ________

Are you presently receiving financial aid? Yes ______ No __________

Source ____________________________________________________

Amount ______________________________

Source ___________________________ Amount ________________

References: Please provide 2 Names, addresses and telephone # below.

Please mail completed application form to CENTRAL FLORIDA BLACK NURSE ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 585142 ORLANDO, FL 32808

This form must be notarized

State of Florida

County of _____________________

I, ______________________________________on my oath say that I am a resident of the State of Florida.

I have continuously maintained my domicile and residency in the State of Florida since _____________ ___________ ___________.

Month Day Year

My permanent legal address is ____________________________________________

Signature of applicant ___________________________________________________

________________

Notary Signature

RETURN APPLICATION TO:

Central Florida Black Nurses Association

C/O Scholarship Committee

P. O. Box 585142

Orlando, FL 32808

Voice-mail: 407-975-5253