The Estelle R. Ford Future Nurses Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) to support African-American students who are pursuing a degree in nursing. The scholarship is named after Estelle R. Ford, who was a trailblazing African-American nurse and a founding member of the NBNA. The scholarship is intended to honor Ford’s legacy by supporting the next generation of African-American nurses and promoting diversity in the nursing profession.
The scholarship provides a one-time award of $5,000 to help cover the recipient’s educational expenses. Recipients are also invited to attend the NBNA Annual Institute and Conference, where they can network with other nursing professionals and attend educational sessions.