BWISE Scholarships
Award Criteria and Essay Prompts
Traditional Scholarship
Traditional Scholarship Prompt
Given the ongoing social and racial justice movements, discuss how your identity as an African American/Black woman has influenced your perspective on current events and inspired your academic pursuits. How do you envision using your education to contribute to positive change in your community and beyond? Essay must be 1500 words or less including any footnotes or bibliographic citations.
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- Award amount: $750.00 for 1 high school senior and 1 college student.
- Applicants must be African American and female.
- Applicants must reside or be a permanent resident in the state of Texas within Dallas or Tarrant counties.
- Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).
- Proof of acceptance to a college or university must be provided. Funds will be paid directly to recipient’s educational institution.
- Submissions will be reviewed and scored by the BWISE Scholarship Committee. Applicants GPA, community, and scholastic - involvement will be taken into consideration along with content/writing style of essay.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Deadline to apply is May 4, 2024.
- Award recipient will be notified prior to public announcement on June 15, 2024.
Traditional Scholarship Prompt
Given the ongoing social and racial justice movements, discuss how your identity as an African American/Black woman has influenced your perspective on current events and inspired your academic pursuits. How do you envision using your education to contribute to positive change in your community and beyond? Essay must be 1500 words or less including any footnotes or bibliographic citations.
https://forms.gle/Y8ypJLc3WphifwvL8
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Dr. Whitney Kirkpatrick Nursing Scholarship
Dr. Whitney Kirkpatrick Nursing Scholarship Prompt
Nursing is a noble profession that combines both art and science, encompassing compassion and intellect. At its core, it is rooted in profound respect for human dignity and an intuitive understanding of patients' needs. This foundation is complemented by rigorous academic learning, ensuring nurses possess the knowledge and skills to provide exceptional care. Choosing nursing as a career is a decision that brings both rewards and challenges. It is a path that demands dedication, resilience, and a genuine commitment to serving others. Nurses are entrusted with the responsibility of caring for individuals during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, and it is a privilege to be able to make a positive impact on their well-being.
In 1500 words or less, describe what nursing means to you and why you chose to pursue this profession.
https://forms.gle/nGoZw2S81iVvB9hd6
- Award amount: $1000.00 for 1 nursing student.
- Applicants must be female.
- Applicants must reside or be a permanent resident in the state of Texas within Dallas or Tarrant counties.
- Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher (4.0 scale).
- Proof of acceptance to a college or university must be provided. Funds will be paid directly to recipient’s educational institution.
- Submissions will be reviewed and scored by the BWISE Scholarship Committee. Applicants GPA, community, and scholastic - involvement will be taken into consideration along with content/writing style of essay.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Deadline to apply is May 4, 2024.
- Award recipient will be notified prior to public announcement on June 15, 2024.
Dr. Whitney Kirkpatrick Nursing Scholarship Prompt
Nursing is a noble profession that combines both art and science, encompassing compassion and intellect. At its core, it is rooted in profound respect for human dignity and an intuitive understanding of patients' needs. This foundation is complemented by rigorous academic learning, ensuring nurses possess the knowledge and skills to provide exceptional care. Choosing nursing as a career is a decision that brings both rewards and challenges. It is a path that demands dedication, resilience, and a genuine commitment to serving others. Nurses are entrusted with the responsibility of caring for individuals during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, and it is a privilege to be able to make a positive impact on their well-being.
In 1500 words or less, describe what nursing means to you and why you chose to pursue this profession.
https://forms.gle/nGoZw2S81iVvB9hd6
We look forward to your submissions! Email [email protected] with any questions.