NAHN Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Introduction
Each year NAHN provides scholarships to active, qualifying members who will be enrolled in accredited nursing programs (LVN/LPN, associate, diploma, baccalaureate, or graduate level) for the upcoming 2025–2026 academic year. Award recipients are chosen for their potential to contribute professionally to nursing and to serve as role models for other students pursuing nursing careers.
General information about NAHN scholarships
- Application window: February 17 – March 21, 2025 (deadline: March 21, 2025).
- The number and variety of scholarships awarded annually depend on available funds in the scholarship pool. Members are encouraged to contribute to help sustain and grow future awards.
- Selection factors vary by award but typically include financial need, academic achievement, course of study, completeness of supporting materials, and any additional criteria specific to a particular scholarship. Detailed grant descriptions and eligibility rules are posted online.
Arizona College of Nursing (AZCN) – NAHN Scholarship
Purpose: This scholarship program was created to provide financial support to students from underrepresented minority groups in nursing. Students of Hispanic or Latino heritage are especially encouraged to apply. Recipients should demonstrate commitment to community service and an intention to extend that service through a career in nursing.
Award details
- Arizona College of Nursing will award up to $180,000 in NAHN-named scholarships to eligible undergraduate nursing students enrolled at AZCN campuses.
- Awards are structured as up to two tuition scholarships of $10,000 per eligible campus location, with total awards capped at $180,000.
- If a campus has remaining funds because no eligible applicant is identified or the committee does not select a recipient, those remaining dollars may be reallocated to fund a second eligible recipient at the same campus.
Eligibility
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be NAHN student members in good standing prior to the application deadline (March 21, 2025).
- Be currently enrolled students at one of the AZCN-eligible campuses:
- Arizona: Phoenix, Tempe, Tucson
- California: Ontario
- Colorado: Aurora
- Connecticut: Hartford
- Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, Tampa
- Ohio: Cincinnati, Cleveland
- Michigan: Southfield
- Missouri: St. Louis
- Nevada: Las Vegas
- Texas: Dallas
- Utah: Salt Lake City
- Virginia: Chesapeake, Falls Church
Required application materials
Applicants must submit all of the following:
- Resume or CV.
- Official or unofficial transcript demonstrating enrollment in a nursing program.
- Proof of current enrollment at Arizona College of Nursing.
- Evidence of community service involvement.
- A personal essay (maximum 500 words) addressing: How an AZCN–NAHN Scholarship will allow you to pursue your career goals, your area of focus, your financial need, and how you plan to improve health and social conditions in your community.
- One letter of recommendation from one of the following who can verify your NAHN membership, involvement, and community-impact activities: Dean, academic advisor, current faculty member, local NAHN Chapter President, National NAHN Board Member, or Student Nurses Association (SNA) Advisor.
Selection and award
Recipients are selected by a scholarship committee using the criteria noted above and any scholarship-specific requirements. Awards are announced in accordance with NAHN and AZCN timelines; applicants should monitor the online scholarship portal for updates and final decisions.
Contact and additional information
For complete grant descriptions, eligibility details, and application instructions, refer to the NAHN scholarship web page. Members are also encouraged to donate to the scholarship fund to help increase future award opportunities.