New England Regional Black Nurses Association (NERBNA) Scholarships
New England Regional Black Nurses Association
A Boston-based organization offering multiple nursing scholarships across New England, including a Mary Eliza Mahoney award for high school seniors entering a baccalaureate nursing program.
Who should apply
New England high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing nursing, especially Black and underrepresented students committed to healthcare careers.
Eligibility
New England residents with a 2.7+ GPA and 6+ months of schooling remaining. Awards target high school seniors entering nursing, undergrad nursing students, LPNs, and CNAs; supports Black representation in nursing.
What you get
- Scholarship of $500–$1,500 depending on award (e.g., $1,000 Mary Eliza Mahoney for high school seniors)
What the application involves
- Online application plus a single-PDF package by email
- Two recommendation letters (one from faculty; none from family/friends)
- Two-page double-spaced essay
- Resume/CV, official transcripts, letter of intent, and honor-code form
- Acceptance/enrollment in an NLN-CNEA or CCNE accredited nursing program
Application tips
- The Mary Eliza Mahoney award is specifically for high school seniors entering a baccalaureate nursing program.
- You can be considered for multiple awards in one application.
- Line up a faculty recommendation early and keep the essay within two pages.
Good to know
Boston-headquartered. Several awards explicitly include high school seniors and entry-level nursing students.
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