Tuition Scholarship

THE 2025 SDBNA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS CLOSED!

Please check back in spring for the 2026 Application.

The San Diego Black Nurses Association Scholarship is open to nursing students at all levels, including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to those pursuing a Doctorate in Nursing.

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited LVN, RN or graduate nursing program, with proof of enrollment.

  • Students in their first semester/quarter are eligible to apply as long as all application requirements are satisfied.

  • The following items must accompany the scholarship application.

  1. Official transcript demonstrating  a grade point average of 2.5 or better.

  2.  Two letters of recommendation from an individual knowledgeable about an applicant's personal and professional character (i.e. clinical instructor, mentor, or employer; sources cannot be not a family member).

  3.  A recent photograph MUST accompany the application.

  4. Upon receipt of scholarship, awardee must maintain chapter membership for at least one year and attend a minimum of four chapter events