The Colorado Council of Black Nurses, Inc., has several scholarships for high school through college students in under-represented populations who are interested in or are pursuing the nursing profession. CCBN's robust Scholarship Program is a proven resource for nursing program completion, successful entry into practice, and preparation for graduate level education through:
- Much needed funding for traditional and nontraditional nursing students
- Funding for nurse pathway students pursuing the Nursing profession
- Mentoring and other wraparound support services,
- Opportunities for professional networking and community engagement
CCBN has awarded over $36,000 in scholarships over the past 5 years alone to students pursuing the profession of Nursing thanks to private donors, grants from organizations invested in student success and/or the mission of equitable health such as the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, Pfizer, and Connect for Health Colorado, and from donations and other supports from the CCBN membership.
Scholarships are available through CCBN to students in high school, technical school, and undergraduate programs appropriate to the nursing track. Application deadline for scholarships is July 1st annually.
Participation at the CCBN Scholarship Soirée, CCBN's annual scholarship award ceremony held yearly in October, is required for participants in the CCBN Scholarship Program.
For any questions or concerns please contact Kelci Boyard BSN, RN at scholarshipchair@ccbninc.org.
Please click on the appropriate scholarship category to apply. APPLICATIONS OPEN FEBRUARY 1st:
CCBN SCHOLARSHIPS Also see the 2020 SCHOLARSHIP SOIREE and 2021 SCHOLARSHIP SOIREE
Congratulations to New Graduates from Senator James Coleman and RALI CO
A Donation to the Scholarship Fund is Always in Order
The CCBN Scholarship Program Fund is the general fund for the Scholarship Program that is available to distribute monies across all education and education supports funding platforms offered through the Colorado Council Black Nurses Inc. Want to add a personal touch? Send a message with your donation as a Friend and Family Donor or as a Community Support Donor.