Gwendolyn M. Sanders Memorial Scholarship
Gwendolyn M. Sanders was a beloved mother and wife who had a lasting impact on anyone she touched. She nurtured an atmosphere love, discipline, education, faith, love of God and service to others.
She had a 34-year career with AT&T, but always dreamed of becoming a Nurse. While raising her family and working full-time, she embarked on her dream of becoming a nurse by attending North Carolina A&T State University studying for a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She enjoyed attending a Historically Black College and University and was a proud Aggie. While attending NC A&T, she achieved academic honors along with ninety credit hours towards her bachelor’s degree. As life happens, her office closed, and she had to relocate to another city with AT&T.
Her plan was to retire, return to Greensboro NC, finish her degree, and enjoy a second career as a nurse. By the time she was able to retire, it would be impossible for her to continue her educational goal because she became a full-time caretaker to her husband until he passed away in 2019.
This scholarship seeks to continue Gwendolyn's legacy of love and service by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.
Any undergraduate student pursuing a four-year degree in nursing at a Historically Black College or University may apply for this scholarship if they have at least a 2.5 GPA.
To apply, tell us about yourself, how you plan to make a difference through your career, and what inspired you to pursue nursing.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your medical career. Was there something in particular (family dynamics, a desire to be in service to others, etc.) that made you want to pursue nursing?
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The application deadline is Mar 10, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 10, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 10, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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