In My Mother’s Name Scholarship
In My Mother’s Name Scholarship
The In My Mother’s Name Scholarship offers $500 to support students of Caribbean descent pursuing a nursing career. The scholarship honors Charmaine Roberts, a nurse who immigrated from Guyana.
Apr 10, 2026
today
$500
Award amount
55
Scholarship applicants
3
Requirements
Quick decision
AI insightsBest for
- Students of Caribbean descent
- Nursing majors
- Undergraduate and graduate students
Key highlights
- Award amount: $500
- Deadline: April 10, 2026
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students of Caribbean descent majoring in nursing
Why apply
- Supports students with a specific ethnic and career focus
- Honors a legacy of nursing and education
- Relatively low competition with 55 applicants
Who can apply
- Must be of Caribbean descent
- Must be pursuing a major in nursing
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
_published
Study levels
college_3, college_4, graduate_student, adult_non_traditional
Number of awards
1
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Before you apply
AI guidanceThings to double-check on the official page.
Important checks
- Ensure you meet the ethnicity and major requirements
- Prepare an essay or video response addressing one of the provided prompts
Missing or unclear on the listing
- Provider URL
- Payout method details
Red flags
- Payout method not stated
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (2 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
AI guidanceListing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.
- Choose an essay prompt that best reflects your experiences and aspirations
- If submitting a video response, remember to type 'I submitted via video response' in the text box
- Keep your essay between 5 and 800 words
Key requirements (3)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Essay prompt: Please answer one of the following questions : Tell us about the moment when you knew you wanted to be a nurse ? What does being Caribbean mean to you and how will that shape you as a nurse? If your future patients could see this video what would you want them to….
- Race/Ethnicity: Caribbean descent Major: Nursing Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate.
- This scholarship was created in honor of Charmaine Roberts, a beloved mother, affectionately called Patsy. She immigrated from Guyana and became a nurse as an adult learner. She loved being a nurse and would be pleased to help others reach their dream.….
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Essay or written statement
- Video submission
Applying
Submit an essay or video response by April 10, 2026, to apply for the In My Mother’s Name Scholarship.
Award & payment
Amount: $500
Number of awards: 1
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
To remember our mother through her love of education and her passion for helping others.
Overview
The In My Mother’s Name Scholarship offers $500 to support Caribbean descent students pursuing nursing. Apply by April 10, 2026.
Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.