The National Association of Hispanic Nurses announces the award of $150,000 in scholarships to Arizona College of Nursing students pursuing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.
Students at campuses in Aurora, CO, Dallas, TX, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Hartford, CT, Salt Lake City, UT, Tampa, FL, Tempe, AZ, and Tucson, AZ, were among this year’s recipients. Scholarship recipients including first generation Americans, first generation college students, and healthcare workers continuing their educational growth in Arizona College of Nursing’s 3-year BSN program.
‘Together with NAHN, we are supporting the next generation of nurses by providing essential educational opportunities, access to mentorship, and scholarships,’ shared Arizona College of Nursing CEO, Jason E. Anderson. ‘We are proud to positively impact communities by building on partnerships that drive access in healthcare.’
‘At NAHN, we believe that investing in future nurse leaders is essential to building healthier Latino communities,’ said Veronica Vital, PhD, MSN, MLS, RN, President of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. ‘These scholarships from AZCN represent more than financial support—they reflect a commitment to cultivating the next generation of nurses who understand and champion the unique needs of the communities they serve.’
Arizona College of Nursing has partnered with NAHN for many years, covering the cost of NAHN membership for active AZCN students and funding the NAHN AZCN scholarship opportunities.
