NBNA Ebi Porbeni Memorial Scholarship by Be The Match
National Black Nurses Association
Award: $5,000
Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
To support nursing student members interested in pursuing a career in hematology and/or oncology and to support diversity in the medical community. Qualifications: Applicants must be a member of NBNA and a member of a local chapter (if one exists in their area, if a chapter does not exist within a 50-radius of applicant's location they can join NBNA as a Direct Member); must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (LPN/LVN, ADN, RN-BSN, Generic BSN, Masters, Doctorate) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application; must have at least one full year of school remaining; NBNA member going back to school or who plans to be on faculty in a school of nursing; NBNA member going to become an LPN/LVN or RN (pre-licensure). Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the committee criteria. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online nomination form; official transcript(s) from an accredited school of nursing; two-page / 500-word maximum personal statement / essay; two (2) letters of recommendation (1) from Dean/Faculty member (must include enrollment and expected date of graduation), and (2) from chapter President/Vice President (validating the application information is correct); resume or CV (5-page maximum); letter from the registrar verifying enrollment and expected graduation dat; a clean/clear professional headshot; additional items to accompany the application in support of the candidate's eligibility and desirability may include documented evidence of: participation in student nurse activities, and involvement in the African American community, i.e., letters, news clippings, awards, certificates. Focus: Medicine; Nursing.