ABLE SCHOLARS

Advancing BIPOC Learning & Engagement

Nursing Progression Project
Funded by Human Resources & Services Administration

ABLE Scholars offers a community of support for students from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) backgrounds to progress from pre-licensure associate degree in nursing (ADN) programs to RN-BSN to Master of Nursing and the DNP or PhD particularly in the advanced practice areas of nursing education and public health. Our collective community network aims to build capacity with multicultural nursing organizations to mentor BIPOC students and nurses.

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^{Scholarship money ($5000/year) for Nursing programs at any UW campus}
^{(RN-BSN, MN, DNP, PhD)}

Typically awarded during Autumn quarter
Available through Autumn 2025

^{Community of Support}

Quarterly meetups with the ABLE community
Support and resources from the ABLE team
Monthly newsletter
Streamlined admissions process for the UWB and UWT RN-BSN
Workshops, faculty lectures, and more

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Wednesday, May 1, Caring for Communities: Nursing Careers in Population Health
9:00am – 1:00pm via Zoom
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/95K69C2

Building Your Professional Presence
12:00 – 1:00pm via zoom (https://washington.zoom.us/my/uwbprehealth)
Part 1: 5/17, Resumes, Cover Letters, and Personal Statements
Part 2: 6/14, Networks

Building Your Professional Presence Flyer

Saturday, May 18: WCN-Nurses of Color Coalition Symposium
11:30 am – 3:30pm
Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
Register: https://lnkd.in/gXPQmWkJ

ABLE Scholars Application

Apply to be an ABLE Scholar scholarship recipient with this short application.

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Deadline: May 6, 2024
Requirements: ABLE Scholars need to attend the Associate Degree in Nursing at Everett Community College, Shoreline College, Highline College or Tacoma Community College, and identify as Black, Indigenous, African, Latinx, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, or Native Hawaiian Heritage and with interest in applying to any University of Washington campus for the RN to BSN.