Scholarship Application FAQS

Here you'll find answers to commonly asked questions regarding our scholarship application process.  Start by selecting one of the links below. If you don't see what you need, contact us below.

  1. Who is this scholarship open to?
  2. How much is the scholarship?
  3. When is the application deadline?
  4. Do I need to provide proof that I am a US Citizen or Alien with US permanent resident status/Alien registration numbers?
  5. What does current classification mean?
  6. What is a statement of financial need?
  7. How do I send my video
  8. What happens next?
  1. Who is this scholarship open to?

    The BFF Scholarship is open to all full-time Undergraduate and Graduate nursing students enrolled in a state-approved associate or baccalaureate degree nursing program in the states of California and Nevada.*

  2. How much is the scholarship?

    A one time $5,000 Scholarship will be awarded to one (1) student in California and one (1) student in Nevada per academic school year.

  3. When is the application deadline?

    The application process opens September 2, 2024 and closes at 11:59 PM, December 31, 2024.

  4. Do I need to provide proof that I am a US Citizen or Alien with US permanent resident status/Alien registration numbers?

    Yes, it is required to provide a copy of your US citizenship or Alien with US permanent resident status/Alien registration numbers for scholarship consideration. This information can be uploaded using the link provided on the application form in section 5 titled "Please upload any additional supporting documents for your application".

  5. What does current classification mean?

    Please indicate if you are a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior nursing student at your school or program.

  6. What is a statement of financial need?

    In 500 words or less, please explain why you need this scholarship and how you would benefit from it.

  7. How do I send my video

    You can upload your video to the link in section 5 titled "Who or what inspired you to become a nurse?".

  8. What happens next?

    1. Your application will be evaluated by the Bonnie Fang Foundation Scholarship Committee
    2. Applicants advancing to the next stage will be notified during the first week of February 2025.
    3. Applicants advancing to the next stage will be asked to submit additional materials.

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First Name *
Last Name *
Country
Address Line 1 *
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *

By applying for the BFF scholarship, the applicant agrees to allow BFF to use their name, photo, video, an approved biography, and any question responses from their application materials on their website in the event they are selected. Quotes and/or original transcript from scholarship interviews are the property of BFF; BFF reserves the right to publish portions or full copies of the interview.

BFF promises to maintain the privacy of all scholarship applicants; their information will not be sold or distributed.

*State approved nursing programs/schools must be in the states of California and Nevada.