Joel and Dena Gambord Nursing Scholarship

The goal of this scholarship is to attract and support high caliber nursing students who choose to complete their advanced nursing studies in the RN to BSN program at CSU Monterey Bay. In so doing, this merit-based program will provide CSU Monterey Bay and the College of Health Sciences and Human Services with the opportunity to ensure the development of high-quality nursing expertise in the region. The Scholarship fund provides financial support to eligible students for tuition assistance in the nursing program.
Scholarship finalists are selected on the basis of academic performance, financial need, demonstrated leadership and participation in community service in the healthcare field, work experience, passing an open book civics test, and a statement of career and educational goals and objectives.

Priority consideration will be given to working RN’s who want to receive their BSN.

A one-time, non-renewable, $10,000 Scholarship will be awarded.

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Criteria

Donor
Joel and Dena Gambord
Award
Up to $10,000
Deadline
07/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. How many times have you been awarded The Joel and Dena Gambord Scholarship?
  2. Do you hold an active unrestricted CA RN license?
  3. If you do not hold an active unrestricted CA RN license what do you have left to do and when will you receive it?
  4. What was the last year and semester you attended college?
  5. Please describe your community service experience that is in the healthcare field:
  6. What year and semester will you graduate?
  7. US Citizenship
    • Are you a US Citizen?
    • Please upload proof of US Citizenship. Birth certificates, US passports, naturalization certificates, and citizenship certificates are the documents that serve as primary proof of US citizenship.
  8. Thank you for your interest in a Joel and Dena Gambord Nursing Scholarship. The goal of this scholarship program is to attract and support high caliber nursing students who choose to complete their advanced nursing studies RN to BSN at CSU Monterey Bay. As part of the application process students are required to take a US Civics exam which gauges applicants understanding of United States history, government, and legal system. The exam is meant to be a tool to help students become more knowledgeable citizens and participants in our Democracy. Once you have submitted your application please reach out to Michael Castro at michaelc@cfmco.org and let him know you have applied to the Joel and Dena Gambord Nursing Scholarship. He will then send you a link to the US Civics exam. It is 50 open-book internet searchable questions. This exam must be submitted by Sunday, August 3rd 11:59 PM. Please check this box showing you understand and have emailed Michael.
  9. If you have not attended college within the past two years, please upload two letters of recommendation, preferably healthcare related. Letter 1.
  10. If you have not attended college within the past two years, please upload two letters of recommendation, preferably healthcare related. Letter 2.
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