This scholarship was established in 2001 to honor Virginia Blount Johnson, a registered nurse and beloved community leader and healthcare advocate, who left her indelible mark on the Orangeburg community. In her memory and through this scholarship, many prospective nurses are receiving help in achieving their career goals.
Students applying for this scholarship must be pursuing RN credentials through an Associate or Bachelors program, or a higher nursing degree from an accredited program. They must be starting at least the second year of one of the programs listed above in the coming fall and have posted a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. It is required to be a resident of Orangeburg, Bamberg, Barnwell or Calhoun counties of South Carolina or be a resident of an adjacent county enrolled in an accredited program in Orangeburg County.
If you are a first-time applicant, your application must be accompanied by a short essay explaining why you should be chosen to receive the Virginia B. Johnson Nursing Scholarship, three letters of recommendation to include one from a former professor/teacher (in your major if possible) and another from someone who can speak to your service to your school or community. Letters of recommendation should contain the title of the originator and information indicating his or her relationship to you. The Selection Committee also requires a copy of your acceptance letter to the accredited nursing school/program you are attending and your most recent official transcript. Please note that no digital transcripts shall be accepted from the applicant; it must be an official, sealed copy from the school. The school may submit an official digital copy via email to us directly. All applicants should know that the Scholarship Committee will place increasing emphasis on academic achievement, and the minimum amount awarded to a recipient is $500.
