Why Become a 39 Daisies Sponsor
Investing in Diversity. Empowering Future Nurses. Transforming Healthcare.
Strengthen the Future of Healthcare
By becoming a 39 Daisies sponsor, you’re not just funding scholarships — you’re helping to shape the future of nursing. Your sponsorship directly supports minority students who are pursuing careers in nursing, ensuring that the healthcare workforce better reflects the diversity of the patients it serves.
A diverse nursing workforce leads to:
Improved patient outcomes through culturally competent care.
Greater trust and communication between patients and providers.
Reduced health disparities in underserved communities.
Demonstrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Sponsoring 39 Daisies positions your organization as a champion for equity, inclusion, and social progress. It shows a commitment to addressing systemic barriers in healthcare education and employment.
Your partnership can:
Enhance your company’s public image and brand reputation.
Strengthen community relations by supporting underrepresented populations.
Align with DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) goals and initiatives.
Build a Pipeline of Skilled, Diverse Talent
For hospitals, healthcare systems, and educational institutions, sponsoring 39 Daisies helps create a pipeline of qualified minority nurses ready to join the workforce. Sponsors gain access to:
Networking with emerging nursing professionals.
Opportunities to recruit scholarship recipients for internships or employment.
Collaboration with 39 Daisies on diversity-focused healthcare initiatives.
Gain Positive Brand Exposure
Sponsorship provides visibility and recognition across 39 Daisies’ national network. Depending on your sponsorship level, your organization can receive:
Logo placement on event materials, digital media, and scholarship announcements.
Public acknowledgment on 39 Daisies’ website, newsletters, and social media.
Opportunities to speak or present at 39 Daisies events.
Be Part of a Movement That Changes Lives
Each scholarship represents more than financial aid — it’s an investment in a student’s dream, a family’s hope, and a community’s health. Sponsors help remove barriers that prevent talented individuals from entering the nursing profession.
Your support empowers:
First-generation college students
Students from underserved communities
Future nurse leaders and advocates for health equity
ESTIMATED COST OF DEGREE LEVEL
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Programs are shorter and less expensive than degree programs. Vocational programs cost an average of $4,894 in tuition, and undergraduate programs averaged $6,920
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN): These programs, which typically take about a year to complete, are more affordable than bachelor's degrees. Vocational LPN programs cost an average of $16,761
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Average total program cost: Approximately $70,000 for a four-year program, but varies widely.
• Cost factors:
◦ Public universities generally cost less, ranging from around $22,390 per year (including living expenses).
◦ Private universities are more expensive, averaging between $27,770 and $52,850 per year.
◦ BSN programs are also available at community colleges for a considerably lower cost.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Average total program cost: Between $12,000 and $100,000 for programs lasting one to two years.
• Cost factors:
◦ Public university MSN programs averaged $10,150 in annual tuition and fees in 2022, while private non-profit schools averaged $18,000.
◦ The total cost of attendance, including living expenses, was significantly higher, at $25,460 per year for public programs and $33,620 for private non-profit ones.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Average yearly cost: Between $9,510 (for-profit private) and $25,290 (non-profit private) in tuition and fees.
• Total program cost: $63,570 to $172,280, typically for a program lasting two to six years.