CFBNA Scholarship

Scholarship Requirements:

• Must be a member of CFBNA
• Be a resident of Orange, Seminole, Lake or Osceola County
• Accepted or currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program
• Have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or above
• Participation and/or involvement in at least two of CFBNA community activities or events.

Applicant must provide:

• A fully completed scholarship application
• Official transcript from an accredited school of Nursing (mailed to CFBNA & received by June 30th)
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (work supervisor, professor, minister, community leader)
• Evidence of participation and/or involvement in community service activities
• Essay: One (1) typed page max which may include your student nurse activities/projects; your ideas on improving the health status of African Americans, and your long/short term nursing goals.
• A professional 3×5 color head shot.

Additional requirement:

• Upon notification, personally appear for an interview on July 15, 2024
• Attend the scholarship and awards luncheon on Saturday, September 30,2024 (if selected as a recipient)
• If selected for a scholarship, recipient must submit a thank you letter to cfbnaoforando@gmail.com prior to receiving your check
• Sign a pledge to actively participate in CFBNA activities within 6 months of graduation
• Complete each of the following forms:

• Scholarship Application: Apply ONLINE
• Membership Application
• Participation Pledge
• Mail transcripts to – Central Florida Black Nurses Association, P.O. Box 585142, Orlando, Florida 32858.

COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

• An official transcript from an accredited nursing school.
• Completed scholarship application form.
• Provide 2 names, addresses, and telephone numbers of your supervisor at work, professor, clergy, or community leader, as a character reference.
• Complete application ONLINE and mail transcripts to – Central Florida Black Nurses Association, P.O. Box 585142, Orlando, Florida 32858.

SELECTION PROCESS

Provided that completed application, transcripts and references are received by the deadline date, the applicants chosen:

• Must conduct a personal and professional interview with the CFBNA Scholarship Committee, time and place TBA
• Must be a member of CFBNA
• Must be present at the CFBNA Scholarship Banquet