The Hyacinth Scarlett Music Memorial Scholarship

The Jamaica Nurses Association of Florida, Inc. (JNAF) in collaboration with The Hyacinth Scarlett Foundation has established The Hyacinth Scarlett Music Memorial Scholarship which provides scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students majoring in nursing, music, or a related field. Scholarships are awarded annually at JNAF’s annual Nurses’ Week Service.

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Scholarship Guidelines

All application materials should be submitted in one email to the following email address or fill out the scholarship submission form below:

HScarlettScholarship@gmail.com

Deadline is April 23rd of each year.

In order to apply, students must:

College Criteria:

-Be a current undergraduate or graduate student majoring in nursing, music, or a related field

-Write a one-page double-spaced essay demonstrating how they have used music (such as singing in a choir, playing an instrument, doing music therapy, etc.) to contribute to their community

-Must have a 3.0 overall GPA (must provide a copy of their transcript—unofficial transcripts accepted)

-Must have one letter of recommendation from a professor or director that can attest to their work in the community.

High School Criteria:

-Be a senior in high school pursuing studies in nursing, music, or a related field

-Write a one-page double-spaced essay demonstrating how they have used music (such as singing in a choir, playing an instrument, doing music therapy, etc.) to contribute to their community

-Must have a 3.0 overall GPA (must provide a copy of their transcript—unofficial transcripts accepted)

-Must have one letter of recommendation from a leader or director that can attest to their work in the community

Scholarship Submission Form

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Past Awardees

Here, we honor the students who have received our scholarships over the years. Listing their names celebrates their achievements and acknowledges the support that helped them grow and succeed.

2025 - MiKayla Hatfield - Major: Doctor of Musical Arts - Shenandoah University
2024 - Joel Brown - Major: Music - Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica
2024 - Hannah Franco - Major: Piano Performance - Oklahoma Baptist University
2024 - Romayne Mayne - Major: Vocal Performance - Southeastern Louisiana University
2023 - Abigail Jones - Major: Music - Florida Atlantic University
2022 - Shysha Hylton - Major: Nursing - University of Technology, Jamaica
2022 - Gabriel Ingram - Major: Nursing Midwifery - University of Technology, Jamaica
2025 - Saleche Buckley - Spanish Town High School, Member of The Salvation Army in Linstead, Jamaica
2022 - Shawn Gordon - Member of The Salvation Army in Linstead, Jamaica
2022 - D’Andra Gordon - Member of The Salvation Army in Linstead, Jamaica

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