Melendez for Nurses Scholarship
College is hard enough, but being a primary caregiver while being a full-time student is an amazing triumph and a significant responsibility that not many peers share.
It takes great sacrifice and selflessness to serve as a caretaker, especially during school. College often brings with it many social gatherings, career opportunities, and extracurricular offerings that many students take advantage of. Students with familial obligations often have to forego many of the social elements of school and have to carefully manage their time to fulfill their academic obligations while being a reliable source of care for their family.
This scholarship seeks to support students who are devoted to their studies while taking the time to care for members of their families.
Any undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing nursing may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have a family member with disabilities and if they assist in their caretaking. However, low-income applicants are preferred.
To apply, tell us how having a family member with disabilities has impacted you and how it has influenced your journey in nursing.
Tell us how having a family member with disabilities has shaped you as a person and how it has led to your journey in nursing.
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The application deadline is Jun 17, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jul 17, 2026.
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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 Jul 17, 2026. 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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