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Lidya Nansanja

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Bold Points

31x

Nominee

7x

Finalist

3x

Winner

Bio

I’m a curious and adventurous person who loves exploring new things, with a strong interest in different cultures and languages. I’m always eager to expand my knowledge in these areas. As a first-generation, independent student, I’ve learned the value of hard work and determination. Despite a demanding work-study schedule, I’ve remained actively engaged in community service. This year, I graduated with my associate's and bachelor's degrees in nursing and began my career as a registered nurse. I’m excited to share my journey as a new grad while promoting mental health within the field. Receiving scholarships would greatly support my journey as I prepare to enter a psychiatric nurse practitioner program after gaining experience in the field. It would help ease the financial burden, allowing me to focus more on my education and community involvement. I’m truly grateful to bold.org for this opportunity!

Education

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Delaware County Community College

Associate's degree program
2021 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • Minors:
    • Psychology, General

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
    • Psychology, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Travel nurse

    • CNA

      Agency
      2020 – 20244 years

    • Student Success Ambassador

      Delaware County community college
      2021 – 20232 years

    • Nurse Extern

      Mainline Health
      2022 – 20231 year

    • Patient Care Technician

      Penn Medicine
      2022 – 20242 years

    • Registered Nurse

      2024 – Present11 months

    • Mental Health Program specialist I

      Elwyn
      2021 – 20221 year

    Sports

    Track & Field

    Club
    2006 – 20104 years

    Awards

    • Second Runners up

    Research

    • Psychology, General

      College/Community Project in Uganda, and USA — Founder
      2019 – Present

    Arts

    • Dance Club

      Dance
      2005 – 2010

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      CASA- Voices for Children Coalition — Youth advocate
      2021 – 2023

    • Volunteering

      American Red Cross — Blood donor Ambassador, and Community outreach team member
      2022 – 2023

    • Volunteering

      Uganda Red Cross — Volunteer
      2015 – 2016

    • Volunteering

      Sanyu Babies' Orphanage- Uganda — Volunteer
      2015 – 2016

    • Public Service (Politics)

      Clarke International University-Uganda — Deputy Speaker, Student Government Association
      2019 – 2020

    • Public Service (Politics)

      Delaware County Community College — President, Student Government Association
      2021 – 2022

    • Advocacy

      National Alliance on Mental Ilness (NAMI) — Mental Health Advocate
      2021 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship