Nursing Scholarships
Nurses are in high demand, and practical students are getting the hint.
Attending college for nursing can pay off big time. 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
scholarship opportunities aimed at helping students earn a nursing degree.
There are hospitals that cover portions of employee tuition, organizations that
award grants galore and federal
student financial aid programs aimed at assisting future nurses in completing
their education. There is no shortage of financial aid
available to nursing students. Just seek and you shall find. Conduct a free college
scholarship search to find more nursing scholarships
like those listed below to help you pay for school.
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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 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!