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May 2025 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to
Alana Nunez-Garcia recipient of our LA NAHN Spring Scholarship!

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Alana will graduate with her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from West Coast University later this year. Alana began her career in healthcare five years ago as an EMT and has worked as an LVN for the past three years in adolescent psychiatric care, substance use treatment, and home health. Her goal is to become a Nurse Practitioner focusing on public health and working to give back in underserved communities.

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Winter 2025 Eligibility Criteria 
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1. Good Standing

Must be in good academic standing with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.

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2. Enrollment

Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program or higher education nursing program.

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3. Membership

Must be an LA-Chapter NAHN Member. Click here to join!

Letter of Recommendation 
Required Documents

​When submitting the required,  please use the following in the subject line: "Scholarship Application - Your First and Last Name."​​

  1. Copy of CA driver’s License.

  2. Resume/CV

  3. Proof of enrollment to the college/university being attended.

  4. Copy of unofficial transcripts.

  5. Proof of current LANAHN membership (copy of paid membership invoice acceptable).

  6. Click here to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScc7ZBhSWnlj7-qYITmXJd1b51BMmc3Re8Nf95Rf5JVNjlYmA/viewform

  • A letter of recommendation must be submitted via email to:
    lanahn.membership@gmail.com
    Attn: Scholarship Committee

  • It must be from members of the academic community or nurse manager. The recommendation letters must be sent from a valid institution’s email address. The letter of recommendation should be a brief statement describing the student's character and motivation toward success.

2025 Winter Scholarship Essay Requirement

The essay must be typed and double-spaced and must not exceed the word count (500 words).

 

Please choose one of the following:

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1. What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing, and how does your cultural identity as a Hispanic student influence your passion for improving healthcare in your community?

 

 

2. Describe a significant health barrier you believe Hispanic patients face (such as language, access, or cultural stigma). How do you hope to address this barrier as a future nurse?

 

 

3. How do you envision using your nursing education and skills to advocate for health equity and improve long-term outcomes for Hispanic families and communities?

Writing an Essay
2025 Winter Scholarship Process
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  • The 2025 LA NAHN Winter Scholarship application process will commence on August 15th. All documents must be received by October  31, 2025

  • We encourage applicants to start preparing their materials  well in advance of deadline in order to allow for sufficient time to obtain letters of recommendation 

  • Scholarship awardees will be announced at our Annual Gala on Friday, December 12th.

  • Click here to apply- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScc7ZBhSWnlj7-qYITmXJd1b51BMmc3Re8Nf95Rf5JVNjlYmA/viewform

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