Barbara Shay Memorial Nursing Scholarship

The Barbara Shay Memorial Nursing Scholarship is a merit-based undergraduate scholarship for students pursuing careers as Registered Nurses. This scholarship is specifically designed for students from Kofa High School in Yuma, Arizona, who are committed to entering the nursing profession. The scholarship requires applicants to maintain a GPA greater than 2.49 and attend either Arizona Western College or Northern Arizona University's Yuma Campus. Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation, ideally from a mentor in the nursing field, and complete an additional essay as part of their application. The scholarship is administered through the Arizona Community Foundation's general scholarship application platform.