Bonta Family Nursing Student Award

Established by Dr. Diana M. Bonta, BS ’74 in 2024. Must be an undergraduate student majoring in Nursing. Preference will be given to *underrepresented students.

*For purposes of this scholarship, the term “underrepresented” is intended to refer to individuals who have been historically underrepresented in a particular field of study, profession, or educational pathway based on factors such as socioeconomic background (e.g. Pell eligibility), first-generation college status, geographic origin, educational access, AmeriCorps alumni status, veteran status, or other unprotected characteristics. This term does not establish preference based on race, sex, ethnicity, or any other protected classification under applicable federal or state law.

Award
Varies
Deadline
04/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you identify as a member of an underrepresented group based on one or more of the following criteria: socioeconomic background (e.g., Pell eligibility), first-generation college status, geographic origin (e.g., originating from a rural, inner-city, or federally designated underserved area), limited educational access, AmeriCorps alumni status, or veteran status? Note: In accordance with law, this definition does not include protected classifications such as race, sex, or ethnicity or any other protected classification under applicable federal or state law.