The Carmine Family Scholarship for Nursing Students

The Carmine Family Scholarship supports full-time students in the nursing program. One $500 award will be granted per semester.

Eligible applicants must:

  • Be fully matriculated at Hostos Community College for at least one academic year
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.7
  • Submit an essay (maximum 500 words) detailing a current challenge they are facing and how receiving this scholarship will benefit them and get them closer to their career goals.
  • Submit one letter of recommendation from a Hostos or CUNY faculty member, staff member, academic advisor or success coach

All applications and required materials must be submitted through the scholarship system by the set deadline for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
For assistance and for more information, contact the scholarship office at mesquilin@hostos.cuny.edu or at 718-518-4166.
THIS IS A ONE-TIME SCHOLARSHIP

Award
$500
Deadline
05/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please upload a copy of your unofficial transcript (must be downloaded from your CUNYfirst account, then uploaded on your application.)
  2. Please indicate your current credit hours.
  3. Are you currently enrolled at Hostos Community College?
  4. Please upload a recommendation letter from a faculty, staff or academic advisor/success coach within Hostos or CUNY. Letters may also be provided by employers, counselors, pastors, etc
  5. Is your cumulative GPA 2.7 or higher?
  6. Are you majoring in Nursing/Practical Nursing or have you already been accepted into the program?
  7. Please write and submit a 500 word max essay explaining a current challenge you are facing and how receiving this scholarship will benefit you and get you closer to your career goals.
  8. Please write a message of appreciation to the Donor
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