The Kentucky Business and Professional Women’s Foundation is making a significant difference in the lives of aspiring nurses at Kentucky State University. Recently, three nursing students—Jasmine Ammons, Victoria Nicholson, and Brittany Lindsey—were awarded a total of $4,130 in scholarships from the foundation to help alleviate the financial burdens of their education.
This scholarship program is designed to support students facing non-traditional financial challenges, covering expenses such as equipment, transportation, and childcare. Victoria Nicholson, a 28-year-old nursing student and proud scholarship recipient, shared how this financial assistance has positively impacted her journey.
“As an untraditional student going back to school at an older age, I have had to maintain my full-time job while attending nursing school full time. This scholarship has had a positive impact on my life by relieving some of the financial hardships that have come along with this decision of going back to school,” said Nicholson. She emphasized how the funds will aid her in furthering her education. “This scholarship will help me further pursue my degree by allowing me to obtain new school supplies, and other things needed for this semester, as well as any additional costs such as gas. With my first clinical rotation being in Louisville, KY, it’s a bit of a drive. Thank you so much for gifting me the scholarship.”
Making an Impact
Since 2022, the Kentucky Business and Professional Women’s Foundation has granted over $16,000 in scholarships to KSU nursing students. Mary Ellen Broaddus, the program administrator for the School of Nursing, expressed deep appreciation for the foundation’s ongoing support. “Thank you for your work in letting the students in the School of Nursing know about this opportunity,” says Broaddus. “You have supported us for several years by informing us of the good work of the Kentucky Federation of Business and Professional Women.”
Established in 1984, the Kentucky Business and Professional Women’s Foundation aims to empower citizens of the Commonwealth pursuing higher education.
Sonia Sanders is KFBPW’s North Central Region Director. “KFBPW promotes women in the workplace through education and information. It is a powerful network of working women seeking to advance their career goals and establish rewarding careers such as those offered at KSU,” says Sanders.
For those interested in applying for the next round of scholarships, the deadline is October 15. To learn more about the opportunities available or to apply, click here.