The Bria T. Chism Foundation Scholarship

INVESTING IN THE BLACK COMMUNITIES OF TOMORROW

The Bria T. Chism Foundation Scholarship fund was established by the Bria T. Chism Foundation within the POISE Foundation in June 2021. The goal of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to nursing students with an interest in oncology or blood related disorders.

To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must:

  1. Be a nursing student attending an accredited nursing school, college or university located within a 50 mile radius of Kansas City, Missouri
  2. Have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA

Minority Students are strongly encouraged to apply

A minimum of one $500 scholarship to be awarded annually

The application period is open from: March 17 – May 18, 2025

To apply, click on the link below and select the Bria T. Chism Foundation Scholarship Fund application: