Thank you for applying for the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board's Investing in Pediatric Nursing Diversity RN Scholarship. The deadline to apply is February 3, 2023.
A core goal of PNCB's strategic plan is to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community to support a growing pediatric nursing workforce. See a current demographic profile of certified pediatric nurses.
About this scholarship:
This scholarship supports the education of an undergraduate nursing student who:
- Identifies with an ethnic or culturally diverse background, racial diversity, gender diversity, disability, or otherwise a member of a historically marginalized community and
- Is pursuing a degree to become a registered nurse and
- Has a strong interest in pediatric nursing for their future.
Additional qualification criteria:
- Acceptance into or current part-time or full-time enrollment in an accredited undergraduate nursing program.
- Must have an expected graduation date within four years or less.
- Must be in good standing academically, GPA of 3.0 to 4.0 (based on a 4-point system).
Please have the following ready for this application:
- Most recent unofficial transcript.
- 500-word essay related to your interest in pediatric nursing (details below in application).
- 1 letter of recommendation from a nursing faculty member. If you have been accepted into a program but not yet enrolled, a letter from a high school teacher or school counselor or employment supervisor will be accepted. The letter should address your passion for pediatric nursing, academic achievement, and work ethic.
The recipient will receive a scholarship of $1,500 to be used for educational expenses. The recipient must utilize the scholarship within one year of receiving the award. Any unused monies must be returned in a timely manner.
The recipient will be selected and notified in March 2023. PNCB employees and members of the Board of Directors are not eligible to apply.
The selected scholarship recipient will receive $1,500 without deduction or withholding and is responsible for any tax liability.
The selected recipient must be willing to provide a print quality/high resolution digital photograph and give permission to use his/her/their name and photograph for publicity purposes.