Up to $1,500 in Nursing Scholarships Available
Humboldt Health Foundation established a nursing scholarship in honor of Homer P. Balabanis, a Humboldt County champion for nursing workforce development and education, and key founding administrator at Humboldt State University.
A total of $5,000 is available for students from Humboldt County who are currently attending college or graduate school and are pursuing or intend to pursue a nationally accredited (CCNE or ACEN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing program or higher advanced nursing degree program.
Preference will be given to BIPOC students; students who have been accepted into or are currently enrolled in a BSN or higher degree nursing program; students who demonstrate dedication to underserved populations and rural communities and are interested in practicing nursing in Humboldt County after graduation.
How to Apply:
The Balabanis Nursing Scholarship is administered through Humboldt Area Foundation’s (HAF) scholarship program. The application is entirely electronic and will guide interested parties through a process of determining eligibility for all HAF scholarships that might be relevant for each applicant. The application period begins in mid-January and closes in early March.
For more information and specific deadlines, please click the following link to the HAF Scholarship Page.
Since its inception, Humboldt Health Foundation has awarded $4 million to improve the health of communities in Humboldt County through grants, nursing scholarships and assistance to low-income children and adults for health and dental care.
ABOUT:
Humboldt Health Foundation established this nursing scholarship in honor of Homer P. Balabanis, a Humboldt County champion for nursing workforce development and education, and key founding administrator at Humboldt State University.