Eligible nursing students can apply to the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program. If accepted, we pay your tuition, fees, and other educational costs, along with a monthly stipend. In return, after you graduate, you work at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.
Scholarship Details
- Covers full tuition, required fees, and other educational costs
- Includes a monthly stipend for living expenses
- Recipients must work at a critical shortage facility after graduation
- Administered by the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident
- Must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited nursing degree program in the U.S.
- Must begin classes no later than September 30th
- Cannot have any existing federal judgment liens
- Must not have an existing service commitment
- Must not be delinquent on a federal debt
Application Process
- Visit the official HRSA website during the open application window
- Create an account and complete the online application
- Submit all required documentation including proof of citizenship, enrollment, and transcripts
- Review and accept the terms of the Nurse Corps service commitment
- Await notification of acceptance and award details
If you receive an award, you’ll get a monthly stipend, and you'll get your tuition, eligible fees and reasonable costs (includes books, clinical supplies/instruments, and uniforms) paid for. There continues to be a need for nurses throughout the United States. The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program helps address that issue.
