Bonnie Fang Foundation Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Bonnie Fang Foundation
Overview
This scholarship supports full-time undergraduate and graduate nursing students enrolled in state-accredited programs in California or Nevada. Eligible applicants must have at least one year of school remaining and demonstrate financial need. Awards are administered by the Bonnie Fang Foundation (BFF) and are merit- and need-based. The program seeks recipients who will also contribute back to the nursing community through volunteer service.
Description: One-time scholarships are awarded annually to nursing students in California and Nevada to offset educational costs and encourage community engagement.
- For full-time undergraduate and graduate nursing students in CA or NV.
- Requires one or more years of study remaining.
- Combines financial support with an expectation of volunteer engagement.
Eligibility
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be free of federal judgments, liens, service commitments, or overdue federal debt. Enrollment must be in a state-accredited nursing program located in California or Nevada for the 2026–2027 academic year. Candidates must provide official transcripts, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5, and submit two letters of recommendation from nursing faculty. The scholarship evaluates submissions on merit and financial need.
Eligibility: Full-time nursing students in CA or NV, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, enrolled in 2026–2027 with ≥1 year remaining, GPA ≥3.5, official transcripts, and two faculty recommendations required.
- Citizenship or permanent resident status required.
- Program must be state-accredited and located in California or Nevada.
- Minimum GPA: 3.5; two letters of recommendation from nursing instructors.
Application Timeline
The application period opens September 1, 2026 and closes at 11:59 PM on the November due date. Applications are reviewed by the scholarship committee, and applicants advancing to the next stage will be notified during the first week of January 2027. Those advancing may be asked to submit additional materials. Final recipients for the 2026–2027 cycle will be notified by the end of February by email or phone.
Application Timeline: Open 1 September 2026; closed at 11:59 PM on the November due date; intermediate notifications in early January; recipients notified by end of February 2027.
- Application opens: September 1, 2026.
- Application closes: 11:59 PM on the specified November due date.
- Advance-stage notifications: first week of January 2027; recipients by end of February 2027.
Award Value and Terms
One-time scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded to one student in California and one student in Nevada each academic year. Payments are made directly to the recipient's school and applied to the student account to offset tuition, academic fees, books, supplies, and required equipment. Recipients are expected to serve as student ambassadors for BFF and contribute to the nursing community through volunteer work. The program maintains a nondiscriminatory selection process.
Award Value: $5,000 awarded once per recipient; funds paid to the school for direct application to educational expenses.
- $5,000 one-time award per state (CA and NV) each academic year.
- Funds applied directly to the student account for educational expenses.
- Recipients expected to participate in volunteer and ambassador activities.
How to Apply
Start the application through the online portal and follow all instructions and question prompts carefully to avoid disqualification. Applicants must read and check the release form box to acknowledge the terms. All submissions will be reviewed by the scholarship committee; advancing applicants may be asked for additional documentation. Incomplete or improperly completed applications may be disqualified.
Application Process: Begin online, complete all fields, attach required documents, agree to the release form, and await committee review and notification.
- Begin the application via the online button and follow prompts precisely.
- Attach official transcripts and two faculty recommendation letters.
- Check the release form box to grant required permissions.
Privacy and Use of Application Materials
By applying, applicants agree that BFF may use their name, photo, video, approved biography, and application responses on the foundation’s website if selected. Quotes and interview transcripts become property of BFF and may be published in whole or in part. BFF commits to maintaining applicant privacy and will not sell or distribute personal information. State-accredited nursing programs must be located in California or Nevada.
- Selection entails consent for BFF to use name, image, and approved materials.
- Interview content and quotes are owned by BFF and may be published.
- BFF will protect applicant privacy and will not sell personal information.