Cuidado Casero Nursing Scholarship

To be eligible for any of the scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be enrolled in a nursing program within the Dallas-Fort Worth counties (please refer to the list of eligible counties).
Be proficient in speaking, writing, and reading both English and Spanish.
Hold U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or DACA status.
Demonstrate leadership, integrity, and passion at school, work, and in the community.
Maintain a strong academic record with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
Show financial need based on the applicant’s FAFSA Submission Summary (formerly the SAR).
Be accepted into a nursing program at an accredited community college or university within one of the eligible North Texas counties for the upcoming academic year.

Application Requirements:

Initial Submission:
Complete the scholarship application, postmarked by the April 30th deadline.
Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from eligible community leaders (e.g., high school principal, professor, employer, nonprofit executive).
Include a current resume detailing extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and any relevant certifications or awards.
Submit a 500-word essay explaining why you chose your career path in nursing.
Provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts. (The official transcript will be due if you are chosen as a semi-finalist.)
Phase 2 (Semi-Finalists):
Provide official transcripts certifying academic performance, to be submitted directly from the school to scholarships@ccfoundastion.us or in a sealed envelope.
Submit a copy of enrollment or acceptance into an accredited nursing program.
Provide documentation of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or DACA status (e.g., birth certificate, passport, or naturalization papers).
Semi-finalists will be interviewed in person by at least two members of the scholarship selection committee before finalists are selected.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. The application deadline is April 30th.

Contact Information: If you have questions about the application process, please contact the program administrator at 817-310-1102 or email scholarships@ccfoundation.us. Expect a response within one business day.