Our Nursing Scholarships/Awards/Hardship Grant
The Nurses for Our Future Scholarship/Awards support undergraduate students.
Massachusetts Nurses Honor Guard Ann O’s Watch Award Application established in memory of Ann Philomena O’Flaherty, continues to support BHSON students who demonstrate excellence in elderly care and financial need. The application for this $2,500.00 scholarship will be available in April 2026.
A very special thank you to Jean Gouveia, Dean of Students, and Jeannie Gonzales, Financial Aid Director.
2025 recipients of the Ann Philomena O’Flaherty Award, which supported undergraduate nursing students at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (BHSON):
Samantha Melberg — $2,500.00
Brittany Powers — $1,000.00
Nathan Rodriguez — $1,000.00
Update on the Nurses for Our Future Scholarship
We invite you to check back soon for the latest updates on our Nurses for Our Future Scholarship program. We proudly distribute these awards annually to support CNA’s undergraduate, and graduate students, and empower the next generation of caregivers through vital awards, grants and educational funding
Bridge of hope for our community with our Emergency Hardship Grant
We are committed to supporting our community during times of sudden financial crisis. Through our charitable funding, we provide financial assistance to nurses. The demand for hardship support remains high, with applicants often experiencing acute distress. Those experiencing financial hardship are also more likely to leave the profession prematurely, when Massachusetts is already facing a critical workforce shortage. If you need temporary financial assistance, you may qualify for our Hardship Grant. What it covers: Short-term financial relief for essential expenses. How to get details: Write to help@nurseshonorguardma.com for full program guidelines. How to apply: We will provide the next steps upon your inquiry.