In My Mother’s Name Scholarship
This scholarship was created in honor of Charmaine Roberts, a beloved mother, affectionately called Patsy.
She immigrated from Guyana and became a nurse as an adult learner. She loved being a nurse and would be pleased to help others reach their dream. The In My Mother’s Name Scholarship will support students of Caribbean descent who are passionate about pursuing a career in nursing.
Any undergraduate or graduate student of Caribbean descent who is also majoring in nursing is eligible to apply.
To apply, please answer one of the provided questions. You may answer via video response (2-3 minutes) or via written response. Video responses are preferred and will be given first consideration.
Please answer one of the following questions :
- Tell us about the moment when you knew you wanted to be a nurse ?
- What does being Caribbean mean to you and how will that shape you as a nurse?
- If your future patients could see this video what would you want them to know about who you are?
- What does care mean to you?
If you answer via video response: Please type "I submitted via video response" in the text box.
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The application deadline is Apr 11, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 11, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 11, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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