The Dr. Martha A. Dawson Genesis Scholarship will support nurse leaders to continue their growth and development through formal education at the master's and/or doctorate levels. Candidates may be an RN seeking master's, DNP, PhD in leadership or EdD who are pursuing a role in leadership or administration. Applicants must have at least one full year of school remaining. Applicants must be a member of NBNA and a member of a local chapter (if one exists in your area). If a chapter does not exist within a 50-mile radius of the applicant's location, they may join NBNA as a Direct Member. Two letters of recommendation are required, the first letter must be from the Dean or Faculty Member from the applicant's school of nursing and the second letter must be from the NBNA Chapter President or Vice President. The following items may accompany the application in support of the candidate's eligibility and desirability. It may include documented evidence of: participation in student nurse activities, and involvement in the African American community, proven by letters, news clippings, awards, certificates. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Black Nurses Association Inc. for more information.