Nursing Scholarships
Nurses are in high demand, and practical students are getting the hint. According
to government records, registered nursing is projected to be the second most popular
new profession for students across the nation (as well as for those who bring their
experience from abroad). And things are only getting better. Nursing employment
is expected to increase at above-average rates until 2014 as the median age of nurses
increases. It’s not surprising; you can’t go wrong with a job where scrubs and gym
shoes are the norm.
Luckily for students interested in nursing, many organizations have created scholarships
aimed at helping students earn a nursing degree. There are hospitals that cover
portions of employee tuition, organizations that award grants galore and government
aid programs aimed at assisting future nurses in completing their education. There
is no shortage of financial aid opportunities available to nursing students. Just
seek and you shall find.
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AACN Educational Advancement Scholarship
Educational Advancement Scholarships advance the art and science of critical care nursing and promote nursing professionalism. The scholarships support AACN members who are registered nurses completing a baccalaureate or graduate degree program in nursing.
Award recipients receive $1,500 per academic year. The funds are made available in August through the financial aid office of the student's college or university. The funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies, as long as the recipient is continuously enrolled in a baccalaureate or graduate program accredited by the State Board of Nursing within the student's state. More
HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program
The Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP or "Nursing Scholarship") is a competitive Federal program, which awards scholarships to individuals for attendance at schools of nursing. The scholarship consists of payment for tuition, fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a monthly support stipend. In return, the students agree to provide a minimum of 2 years of full-time clinical service (or an equivalent part-time commitment, as approved by the NSP) at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. More
NAHN Nursing Scholarships
These awards are presented to NAHN members enrolled in associate, diploma, baccalaureate, graduate or practical/vocational nursing programs. Selection of recipients is based on current academic standing. Scholarship award recipients are a select group of Hispanic students who demonstrate promise of future professional contributions to the nursing profession and who have the potential to act as role models for other aspiring nursing students. To qualify for the scholarship award, the applicant must be currently enrolled in a school of nursing and be a United States citizen or legal resident of the United States. More
Nurses Educational Funds, Inc
NEF is a non-governmental source of funds for graduate nursing education – masters and doctoral degrees. To qualify for an NEF award, you must be
- a registered nurse
- enrolled in or applying to either a NLNAC/CCNE accredited Masters program in nursing, or, at the doctoral level, to a nursing or related program
- a member of a professional nursing organization
- a US citizen.
At the masters degree level, applicants will be supported for full-time study only.
NEF scholarships are competitive. More
Perinatal Nursing Graduate Scholarships
To recognize and promote excellence in nursing care of mothers and babies, the March of Dimes offers several $5,000 scholarships annually to registered nurses enrolled in graduate programs of maternal-child nursing. Scholarships are supported in part by educational grants from Pampers and Evenflo.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a registered nurse.
- Applicant must currently be enrolled in a graduate program in maternal-child nursing at the master's or doctoral level.
- Applicant must have at least one academic term to complete after May of the year in which the scholarship is awarded. More
Scholarships.com College Health Scholarship
Health is a topic of major importance in our society, and so is helping the dedicated, hard-working students interested in the field—regardless of their financial standing. If you are pursuing a career in health care, the Scholarships.com Health Scholarship can help you pay for college.
By providing a scholarship for students interested in medicine and health care, Scholarships.com hopes to make paying for college easier. Students who apply for our Scholarships.com Health Scholarship can bank $1,000 for school. More
Remember, you may qualify for other scholarships that have nothing to do with your major. Be sure to conduct a free college scholarship search at www.scholarships.com to find all the scholarships you can!