2025 Scholarship Opportunities
The San Diego National Association of Hispanic Nurses (SDNAHN) is committed to supporting the next generation of nurses in San Diego County. Our scholarship program provides financial assistance to nursing students who align with our mission to advance healthcare and education in our community.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the 2025 SDNAHN Scholarship, applicants must:
✔ Be enrolled or accepted into a Vocational Nursing (VN), Registered Nursing (RN) Associate, Baccalaureate, Graduate, or Post-Graduate degree program in San Diego County. (San Diego County residents enrolled in an online or out-of-state nursing program are also eligible.)
✔ Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last year and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (must provide unofficial transcripts).
✔ Be a current SDNAHN member in good standing.
✔ Participate in at least two SDNAHN events:
- One general membership or board meeting
- One SDNAHN volunteer event during the application period.
✔ Submit one letter of recommendation from an employer or school representative.
✔ Scholarship recipients must attend the 2025 Scholarship Gala to receive their award.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a complete application package to be considered:
Required Documents
📌 SDNAHN 2025 Scholarship Application Form
📌 Statement of Purpose (See instructions below)
📌 Personal Autobiography (See instructions below)
📌 Headshot Photograph (See instructions below)
📌 Letter of Recommendation from:
- Employer (Manager or Supervisor) OR
- Nursing Program Dean/Director, Academic Advisor, Professor, or Instructor.
- The letter must be included in the application packet and sent directly to sdnahn@gmail.com.
📌 Unofficial Transcript(s)
📌 Proof of Enrollment (if not yet enrolled in classes): - Submit an acceptance letter on official letterhead from the Nursing Program Dean/Director.
- Include an unofficial transcript of previous coursework.
Submission Instructions
📩 Email the complete application packet to: sdnahn@gmail.com
📩 Email Subject Line: Last Name, First Initial – Scholarship Application 2025
- Example: Doe, J. – Scholarship Application 2025
📩 All required documents must be attached in ONE email.
Application Deadline
🗓 Deadline: Received by September 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PST)
❗ It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all materials are complete and submitted on time.
❗ Late, incomplete, or incorrectly addressed applications will NOT be considered.
❗ SDNAHN will not respond to inquiries regarding application status.
Applicant Notification
✔ Eligible applicants will be evaluated based on scholarship-specific criteria.
✔ All applicants will receive email notifications of recipient selections within one week after the deadline.
✔ Scholarships will be awarded at the 2025 Scholarship Gala.
For additional questions, please email sdnahn@gmail.com.
Celebrating 26 years of SDNAHN Scholarship Recipients!
