Pursuing a second career can feel daunting and overwhelming, with many people struggling to decide whether or not to return to school.

Pivoting career paths can be incredibly fulfilling, offering students the opportunity to discover new passions and pursue them later in life. Unfortunately, it can be particularly difficult for second-career students to find the funding they need to enroll in and complete their degrees, leaving many feeling stranded in their original positions.

This scholarship aims to support economically disadvantaged students who are going back to school for nursing.

Any Black/African American student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing who is at least twenty-one years old and may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they already have a bachelor's degree and if they demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be resilient, proactive, confident, and resourceful.

To apply, submit a three-to five-minute video essay giving an introduction to yourself and explaining what challenges you have faced that made you want to pursue nursing.

Submit a link to your video as a public YouTube link or a Google Drive link. Settings should be set to "public" or "anyone with the link can view." If we can't access your video, your application won't be considered.

Donor Profile: Amy Okeke

Amy Okeke

Donor since Mar, 2026

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Second Career in Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: Aug 2, 2026