Nursing Scholarships

Nursing Scholarships and Grants

In 2001 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services deployed a large stable of federal money that was dispersed among nearly 100 colleges and universities in the United States. The generous grants were administered to key nursing programs. Because of well-publicized reports, professional nursing organizations, such as the American Nursing Association (ANA) and other active political voices, many colleges and universities with nursing programs have built up generous scholarship and grant funds for both undergraduate and graduate nurses. Browse the list below to see these many scholarships available to nursing students. These websites also provide good resources for nursing scholarships and getting your nursing degree:

http://www.nursingscholarship.us/
http://www.discovernursing.com/scholarship-search
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/financialaid.htm

Undergraduate Nursing Scholarships

Undergraduate nursing programs include those for Licensed Practical Nurses (or Vocational Nurses), and Registered Nurses with either a 2-year or 4-year degree. Many vocational and technical or community colleges also feature Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs that are designed to train a basic, front-line nursing assistant work force.

Nursing Scholarships are available from Federal, state and private organizations for all types of nursing students, including minorities. Also, nursing students who can commit to service after graduation in a "medically underserved" institution or region may often have more scholarship funds available as more and more federal dollars are used to promote underserved areas. See the list below for more details.

Graduate Nursing Scholarships

The HHS grants a number of years ago were awarded to colleges and universities to address multiple needs. One of those goals of the grants were to increase nursing faculty to teach aspiring nurses, also to train nursing leaders for roles within the public and private sectors of health care. To these ends many graduate nursing programs work overtime to attract and engage undergraduates to pursue higher degrees.

Nurses considering a graduate program are eligible for Federal scholarships, loan repayment programs, state-funded programs and private scholarship funds. Specialties such as Critical Care, Gerontology, Oncology and Trauma Nursing all have professional organizations that support the education of their members, including lucrative scholarship and grant funds.

Studying Nursing

Nurses are the ones that most medical facilities cannot do without. Nurses support the general practitioners, physicians, dentists and surgeons, and provide hands-on care for the sickly and the injured. Their importance spans a great deal of other aspects that underlie most forms of medical treatment.

For the aspiring LPN/LVN or RN there are also many programs now designed to offer coursework that allows migration from one level to the next. For example, an LPN may pursue a program such as an LPN to RN; or an RN to BSN, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing – the four-year RN degree.

List of Nursing Scholarships

Scholarship & Link	Organization	Application Deadline	Award Amount	Notes
General Nursing Scholarships	NursingScholarship.US	Varies	Varies	Nursing Scholarships, Grants and Financial Aid Resources for Students
Long Term Care Nursing Scholarships	The National Foundation for Long Term Health Care (NFLTHC)	Varies	Varies	The scholarship fund was established in 1989 by AHCA and its former Chairman of the Board, James Durante of New York, to help combat the nation
Nursing Scholarship Program	US Department of Health and Human Services	14-May	Pays tuition plus stipend	In exchange for at least two years service at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses, the Nursing Scholarship Program pays tuition, fees, and a stipend.
Scholarships for disadvantaged students (SDS) Program	US Department of Health and Human Services	varies	varies	The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program provides scholarships to full-time, financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds, enrolled in health professions and nursing programs.
Army ROTC Scholarships	US Army	varies	full tuition	Army ROTC program offers two-, three- or four-year scholarships for undergraduate nursing students. Active duty service requirement after graduation for at least 3 years.
National Black Nurses Association Scholarship Program	National Black Nurses Association	15-Apr	$500 to $2,000	Provides various scholarships open to African American nursing students currently enrolled in a BSN, ADN, diploma or LPN/LVN nursing program. Must be a member of NBNA and have at least one full year of school remaining.
The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Scholarships and Grants	The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses	Varies	Varies, see website	Scholarships are offered that provide funding to support members in their pursuit of higher education, such as the Career Mobility Scholarship.
NAANA Scholarships	National American Arab Nurses Association	July 1, varies annually	$1,000	Offers various scholarships for current nursing students, practicing nurses, and students interested in pursuing a career in nursing.
National Student Nurses Association Foundation	National Student Nurses Association	Varies	Varies	Offers several scholarships for nursing students
The Nursing Scholarship Fund	State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI)	Varies	$5,000	The Nursing Scholarship Fund was created by the 1990 Indiana General Assembly to encourage and promote qualified individuals to pursue a nursing career in Indiana.
Nursing Student Loan	Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board		$250 - $3000	Available at Wisconsin colleges & universities which offer nursing degrees.
AANP Scholarship and Grant Program	American Academy of Nurse Practitioners	21-Oct	Varies	The program supports
Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Scholars Program	American Academy of Nursing	10-Jan	Up to $50,000 annually for two years	Provides pre-doctoral scholarships in gerontological nursing.
AAMN Foundation Scholarships	American Assembly for Men in Nursing	Varies	Varies	Provides scholarships for male students of all races and ethnicities who are seeking a pre-RN licensure or graduate degree in nursing.
Charlotte McGuire Scholarship Program	The American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)	Varies	Varies	Must be a current member of AHNA enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program related to holistic nursing
Chi Eta Phi Sorority Nursing Scholarships	Chi Eta Phi Sorority	Varies	Varies	The Sorority provides financial assistance to nursing students who meet established criteria as identified by the National Office. Awards are also made on local and regional levels.
ENA Foundation Scholarships	Emergency Nurses Association	Varies	Varies	Offers various undergraduate and graduate scholarships for nursing students who have been ENA members for at least one year.
ExceptionalNurse.com Scholarships	ExceptionalNurse.com	Varies	Varies	Offers various undergraduate and graduate scholarships for full-time nursing students with a documented disability
Indian Health Service Scholarships	Indian Health Service	Varies	Varies	Open to full- and part-time American Indian and Alaska Native students seeking an undergraduate or graduate education in the health care field. Must be a member of a federally recognized tribe and agree to serve one year in an IHS facility or other program serving Indian people for each year of financial support. Pre-nursing scholarships also available.
Nursing Service Scholarship	Kansas Board of Regents	1-May	$2,500 per year for LPN program; $3,500 per year f	Open to Kansas residents accepted or enrolled in a Kansas nursing program as a full-time student.
Graduate Nursing Scholarships	March of Dimes Foundation	January	$5,000	Open to RNs enrolled in master's or doctoral programs in maternal-child nursing.
State Nursing Scholarship and Living Expenses Grant	Maryland Higher Education Commission	Varies	Tuition and fees: up to $3,000 per year. Living Ex	Available to full-time and part-time students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate nursing programs in Maryland.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses National Scholarship Awards	National Association of Hispanic Nurses	15-Apr	$2,000	Open to NAHN members enrolled in accredited associate, diploma, baccalaureate, graduate or LPN/LVN nursing programs
McNeil Rural Scholarship	National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)	30-Jun	$10,000 to $20,000	Available to RNs accepted into a master's or post-master's pediatric nurse practitioner program.
Aetna/NCEMNA Scholars Program	National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations	Varies	$2,000 plus mentoring and other educational develo	Awarded to BSN and master's degree nursing students who are members of one of the five NCEMNA member associations: Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association, National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association, National Association of Hispanic Nurses, National Black Nurses Association and Philippine Nurses Association of American.
Nurses Educational Funds	Nurses Educational Funds, Inc.	Varies	Varies	For minority RNs enrolled in a master's or doctoral degree program in nursing.
Bachelors, Masters and Post-Masters Nurse Practitioner Certificate Scholarships	Oncology Nursing Society Foundation	Varies	$2,000 to $5,000	Available to students committed to a career in oncology nursing who are currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited BSN, master's or post-master's nurse practitioner certificate program; several of the awards are ethnic minority scholarships
DAR Scholarships for Medical School Students	Daughter of the American Revolution	Varies	$5000, awarded annually up to $20,000	Daughters of the American Revolution annually offers three scholarships for medical students

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