Birmingham Black Nurses Association, Inc. (BBNA), a chapter of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), is committed to excellence in education. BBNA offers continuing education programs for nurses, nursing students, and allied health professionals.  BBNA’s members also provide community-based health and education activities to underserved members in our communities.

Annually, BBNA awards scholarships to students in the nursing field. BBNA is now accepting applications for these scholarships. You must mail or email the completed application packet, so it is postmarked or emailed prior to or no later than March 15, 2025. If you are selected for a scholarship or award, you are expected to attend the scholarship and awards presentation event in May. All monies are applied to the student’s nursing school account; funds may be used for tuition, fees and/or books.

Please carefully review the scholarship requirements. Submit all required documents with your application packet.

Mail completed application packet to:

Birmingham Black Nurses Association, Inc.

Attention: Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 13856

Birmingham, AL 35202

Note: Official transcripts must be mailed to the above address or submitted via Parchment to [email protected].  Parchment is a service that allows an individual to request an electronic or digital copy of an official transcript.

Emailed applications must be submitted with the full and completed packet with all attachments: signed copy of application, essay & additional evidence (documentation) to: [email protected]

The Scholarship Committee will not review late or incomplete packets. For membership information, visit the website at www.birminghambna.org. If needed, this site also includes the scholarship requirements, application form, and essay guidelines.