The Melendez for Nurses Scholarship offers $1000 to undergraduate or graduate nursing students who are also primary caregivers for a family member with disabilities. Applications are due by June 17, 2026.
Jun 17, 2026
47 days left
$1.000
Award amount
481
Scholarship applicants
2
Requirements
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Status
Upcoming
Study levels
Graduate student, Adult / non-traditional student
Field of study
Education, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences
Number of awards
1
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
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Submit an essay between 400-600 words detailing how caregiving has influenced your nursing journey by June 17, 2026.
Amount: $1.000
Number of awards: 1
Payout: Not stated on the listing
The Melendez for Nurses Scholarship offers $1000 to nursing students who are primary caregivers for a family member with disabilities. Apply by June 17, 2026.
Information last verified Apr 26, 2026.
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