MBNA Scholarships


Scholarship Application Information
  • Please keep all additional papers accompanying this application the same size.

  • Return all papers to:
    Mt. Baker District #1 Nurses Association
    Box 5787
    Bellingham, WA 98227
  • The deadline for receipt of application is
    Tuesday, April 14, 1998.

  • Recipients will be notified by mail by May 22nd, 1998.

  • Scholarship amount: up to $750.00

Regulations are as follows:
  1. Student must be accepted at or attending an accredited RN school of nursing or an accredited continuing education institution. This does not include any form of pre-nursing.

  2. Candidate must be from Whatcom County or have lived in Whatcom County for the past twelve months.

  3. Candidate must be in need of financial assistance to begin his/her nursing education to become a professional registered nurse or continue his/her nursing education.

  4. Scholarship award is also based on academic ability.

  5. Applicants may reapply yearly. Be sure to check the application deadline.

  6. Your application must include the following information. Presentation of material can be a deciding factor:

    1. The completed Personal Data form (2 pages).

    2. Transcript of previous school year or relevant transcripts of nursing education. A copy is acceptable.

    3. A copy of acceptance or verification by the school of nursing, community education program, or job retraining program.

    4. Written recommendation by a counselor, advisor, or teacher (not necessarily a nurse).

    5. One personal reference (not a relative) which should refer to the applicant's personality, personal integrity, and relationship to the applicant.

      All references and recommendations must accompany the application and not be sent separately.

    6. A brief (one page) narrative which includes the following:
      • Your professional and educational goals in nursing.

      • Your financial need. Please note any factors that might influence your financial support that is not otherwise reflected in the application, i.e. family medical expenses, support of others, etc.)