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Dr. Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarship

Black Nurses' Association of Greater Washington, D.C. Area
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/21/2025
Closes: 1/22/2026

The Dr. Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to Black nursing students from the District of Columbia, or Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Howard, Montgomery, or Prince George's counties, Maryland. Community college students, college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors seeking a professional certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree are welcome to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.80 GPA
  • Resident of District of Columbia, or Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Howard, Montgomery or Prince George's counties, Maryland
  • Community college student, college sophomore, junior, or senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Studying nursing
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • African American or Black
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MD, DC
    • County: Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's
    Intended Area of Study
    Nursing
    Minimum GPA
    2.8
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

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