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NURSE Corps Scholarship Program

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$1,626
Calendar Deadline:
April 24, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
1
Eligibility Criteria:
Financial Aid Status
Selected Major(s)
Current Year in School
Citizenship
Age
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Scholarship Description

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

  1. Visit the official HRSA website during the open application window
  2. Create an account and complete the online application
  3. Submit all required documentation including proof of citizenship, enrollment, and transcripts
  4. Review and accept the terms of the Nurse Corps service commitment
  5. 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.