General Hospital #2 Perpetual Trust Fund

To provide scholarships for African-American students enrolled in the Registered Nursing program in any accredited school of nursing in the five county Greater Kansas City area (Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties in Missouri; and Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas) and in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Students eligible for assistance shall be:

1. Enrolled in the Registered Nursing Program
2. Show demonstrated financial need.
3. Continue to attend classes as a full time student
4. Submit a scholarship application on a form provided by the Foundation.

Application must include:

• Written essay regarding why you chose the field of nursing and what this award would mean to you.
• Transcript of academic standing including GPA
• Recent passport picture
• Two references from persons familiar with your academic performance.
• One reference from a non-related person who can comment on your maturity, motivation and commitment.

Scholarships will be awarded on a bi-annual basis and disbursed in one payment in either August or January. Minimum of $500 per year. Checks are made co-payable to the school of attendance and the recipient, and mailed directly to the school.