Who Can Apply:
- 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.
Submission: To apply, tell us about yourself, how you plan to make a difference through your career, and what inspired you to pursue nursing.
Deadline: April 11, 2026
Amount: $1,600
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/gwendolyn-m-sanders-memorial-scholarship/
